The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., recently honored volunteers Alan Wright, Larry Rolfe and Ryan Knapp with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Wright and Rolfe received the award in the adult category, while Knapp took the honor in the youth category. “All three volunteers exemplify the essence of volunteerism,” said Tamra Stafford, Air Zoo […]
Recreational Aviation Foundation puts out ‘Help Wanted’ sign
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, has launched a search for the organization’s first executive director. The RAF’s mission is to keep the legacy of recreational aviation strong by preserving, maintaining and creating public use recreational and backcountry airstrips nationwide. “This is our next logical step,” said John McKenna, president. “The organization […]
Belite introduces two new instruments
Belite Aircraft has updated several of its avionics and is also offering two new instruments: A solid state gyro-based Turn Rate Indicator, designed as an IFR backup instrument for experimental aircraft; and a new Air Speed Indicator with a greater speed range. Belite’s new battery backup version of the Turn Rate Indicator utilizes a solid […]
AEA rolls out red carpet in Reno
The Aircraft Electronics Association is rolling out the red carpet for attendees of its 54th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in March at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., with lower hotel room rates; a $175 discount for early bird convention registration; and by giving attendees and exhibitors the weekend off. AEA […]
Cross-country ends in bounce
This December 2008 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 Seneca. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Folkston, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor stated that following an uneventful cross-country flight, […]
Restoring a special B-17
By BILL WALKER, For General Aviation News The man was in his 80s, too frail to lift himself through the door of the iconic aircraft being restored in the gallery of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, Ga. “What if he hurt himself?” someone asked. “The museum might be liable,” someone else worried […]
Is ethanol on the run?
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer and aviation journalist. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “Ethanol on the Run”, a […]
Setting the record straight
FlightPrep has been in the news lately about enforcing its Online Flight Planning Patent. Some of the news has been wrong, according to company officials, who sent an open letter to the aviation community to clarify information. The letter states: Stenbock and Everson, Inc., or FlightPrep as people know it today, is a small company, […]
Want to live like the Lears?
Bill Lear Jr.’s last residence at Spruce Creek Fly-In in Florida has been put for sale by his widow, Brenda. There are plenty of photos of the hangar home online, which should give you a chance to see how the other half lives. Check it out at 1780doolittle.com