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Kentucky Airport Challenge slated

By Janice Wood · February 1, 2011 ·

The first-ever Kentucky Airport Challenge: Passport to Kentucky is set to take off this summer. The Kentucky Airport Challenge will encourage pilots to fly to participating general aviation airports, during June and July, for Kentucky General Aviation Appreciation Month, according to a report at ISurfMuhlenberg.com, which notes that pilots who participate will receive a passport, […]

HelpFourPaws uses GA to rescue animals

By Janice Wood · February 1, 2011 ·

HelpFourPaws, an animal transport rescue organization, based at Florida’s Saint Augustine Regional Airport (SGJ), rescued more than 770 animals last year. This year, the group hopes to double that number, according to Elliot Mintzer, executive director. Mintzer has been named to the organization’s 2011 Board of Directors, along with: Kathryn Mackenzie, Vice President; Barry Ford, […]

First-ever SOAR Key West this Saturday

By Janice Wood · February 1, 2011 ·

The first-ever Southernmost Openhouse & Aviation Review (SOAR) Key West is being held at Key West International Airport (EYW) on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9-4. This free to the public, family-friendly aviation event is being produced by a new not-for-profit organization called Friends of the Airport. SOAR will include static display aircraft to check out, […]

ASA’s 2011 Catalog available

By Janice Wood · February 1, 2011 ·

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) has released its 2011 catalog, which includes descriptions, part numbers and pricing for the company’s complete product line, such as textbooks for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, test preparation books and software, FAA handbooks, pilot supplies, flight simulation and tutorial software, eBooks, mobile device apps and more. The full-color […]

Runway stunt kills two

By NTSB · February 1, 2011 ·

This February 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Tallahassee, Fla. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who held an ATP certificate, had previously […]

First flight for Onex

By Janice Wood · January 31, 2011 ·

The number one prototype of Sonex Aircraft’s new Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft made its first flight Jan. 27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Piloted by Sonex General Manager, CEO, and Onex designer Jeremy Monnett, the AeroVee-powered N111NX made an extensive flight orbiting the field. “The airplane is sweet,” commented Jeremy Monnett upon landing. […]

Senate starts action on FAA reauthorization

By Charles Spence · January 31, 2011 ·

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Passage of the reauthorization bill for the FAA cannot be delayed any further, Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Monday, calling its passage “essential” after 17 temporary extensions. He brought the bill up as the first item on the Senate’s agenda in the 212th session of Congress. Reid, Senate Majority Leader, three other […]

Cessna wins environmental award

By Janice Wood · January 31, 2011 ·

Cessna Aircraft Co. was named the winner of a 2010 Clean Air & Sustainability Award during the City of Wichita’s Regional Energy Summit last week. Cessna was selected by Wichita and the Metro Air Quality Improvement Task Force for its efforts to improve and preserve air quality in the four-county metro area and for incorporating […]

Sporty’s debuts Plates app

By Janice Wood · January 31, 2011 ·

Sporty’s has partnered with ForeFlight to produce a new Plates app for the iPad. With Plates, pilots can carry every US approach plate on every flight, and save more than 90% off the price of paper charts, Sporty’s officials said. Both Sporty’s and ForeFlight were founded by pilots for pilots, so the companies focused on […]

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