Aerosim Flight Academy in Sanford, Florida, has obtained Title IV funding, which means it can offer many types of federal loan and grant programs, including Pell Grants, Parent Plus Loans, and Stafford Loans. Aerosim is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The academy is also a provider of FITS training, the […]
Poor maintenance contributes to accident
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: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Sheridan, Wyo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the preflight inspection the pilot noticed a small amount of […]
A flying library
By MICHAEL COHEN, For General Aviation News I wish I could fly all the time, but weather and finances won’t let it happen. Happily, for those times that I have to be flying an armchair, there is a large library of books by aviation’s greatest, and these pilots write so well that reading them is […]
Newest LSA: DirectFly Alto
Corbi Air, Inc. of Ohio and DirectFly s.r.o of the Czech Republic have received ASTM conformance verification of the DirectFly Alto Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA). Alto enters the LSA market as a purpose-built LSA, tailored at the factory for flight training, according to company officials. Standard equipment includes a Mode S transponder, internal corrosion […]
Alphabet groups welcome plan to expand tax benefits
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association welcomed a proposal, announced last week, that would give U.S. companies tax benefits to help preserve manufacturing jobs, while allowing companies immediate access to the benefits of business aircraft. “NBAA is pleased that the administration and congressional leaders are considering additional ways in […]
Crews make progress for GA at new airport
General aviation pilots wanting to fly out of Florida’s new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport will soon be getting their wish, according to at WJHG.com, which notes that the transition from the old airport to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport angered some general aviation pilots due to the slow pace for development of services […]
Field of Dreams: 9N1
LETTER TO THE EDITOR I really enjoyed the article about Van Sant Airport (Fields of Dreams: Saved but not immune from the times). I flew there in my Cessna 170B back in the early ’70s. At that time, the Smella family ran the operation. I got my first taste of soaring there and got my […]
New FBO at EXX offers special fly-in packages
Davidson County Airport (EXX) in Lexington, North Carolin,a is under the direction of a new FBO. Karel Van Der Linden replaced former FBO operator Everette Tate after buying out Tate and Carolina Aero Services, LLC. Van Der Linden will operate under the name Fly High Lexington, LLC. Previously, Van Der Linden served as vice president, […]
National Hall of Fame names Class of 2011
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has named its Class of 2011, which includes the late Capt. Iven Carl Kincheloe, Jr., USAF, a Korean War double ace and record setting Jet Age test pilot hailed as “The First Man in Space;” Col. Charles Edward McGee, USAF (Ret), Tuskegee Airman and fighter pilot with 409 […]