LSA America now produces the Allegro in Littleton, N.C., and despite Czech-based Fantasy Air’s ceasing manufacturing several years ago, Allegro did well enough in the first couple years to still retain the #14 rank on our LSA sales leaders. Exciting as this now-Made-in-the-USA story may be, this article has a different focus. I want to […]
Iowa GA Rally Aug. 17
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association will hold an Iowa General Aviation Rally Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations Center at the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids. The rally will highlight the importance of the general aviation industry in Iowa. Confirmed speakers include: Pete Bunce, President & CEO […]
Back pay for FAA?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) today introduced the “Furloughed FAA Employees Compensation Act” (H.R. 2814) that would grant the U.S. Secretary of Transportation the authority to pay the salaries of those federal employees who were furloughed during the partial shutdown of the FAA. The shutdown began at midnight on July 22 and […]
GA expo slated for Abu Dhabi
The first general aviation exhibition in the Middle East is slated for March 6-8, 2012, in Abu Dhabi. Located in the heart of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi Air Expo will feature everything from ultralights to transcontinental jets, including an array of services such as flight schools, equipment, and financing, […]
Warbirds flock to BVS
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” and B-25 Mitchell “Maid in the Shade” from the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Washington state, offering rides and tours Thursday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 14. The restored World War II bombers will give the public […]
Updated website offers information for avoiding midairs
Recent midair collisions involving general aviation aircraft have highlighted the need for pilots to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. A partnership between the FAA and the Department of Defense (DOD) has paved the way for the development of SeeAndAvoid.org, an website about the subject. The updated SeeAndAvoid.org website is now hosted on […]
Air racing flies into the future
A new city center air race has been launched: The Sky Challenge Air Race, which uses new technology to allow high-speed aerobatic aircraft to fly against each other through a computer-generated course. “We’ve invented an interactive digital course for the planes to fly though,” said Sky Challenge CEO Peter Newport. “This solves all of the […]
Evolution Software Version 2.3.1 launched
Aspen Avionics has received FAA TSO and STC approval of Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software for Aspen’s flight display product lines. This latest software release adds many features and refinements to both Evolution Primary and Multi-function Flight Displays, and expands the number of supported third party interfaces with the new ACU2 analog converter option, according to company […]
Monterey Jet Center to host kick-off to Auto Week
Monterey Jet Center at California’s Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) will once again play host to Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival, the private kick-off party for Monterey Auto Week beginning Aug. 17. This is the 12th year that McCall has held the exclusive event at the Monterey Jet Center facility. Hosted by McCall Events, Inc., a marketing […]