HomebuiltHELP has introduced a new video DVD series that provides a step-by-step building demonstration of the Van’s Aircraft RV-12 kit. “Building your Van’s RV-12 Empennage/Tailcone” is the title of the first in a series of DVD presentations that will aid the kit builder in the construction of Vans’ popular light sport aircraft kit, company officials said. […]
Museum lecture profiles icon Kelly Johnson
The Dec. 11 lecture at Seattle’s Museum of Flight features retired Boeing engineer Bob Bogash presenting the story of Kelly Johnson, one of the most influential aeronautical engineers in aviation history. The program profiles the Lockheed manager and engineer who was involved in the design of dozens of aircraft, including the Model 10 Electra, P-38 […]
Dennis Kaney joins Dallas Airmotive
Dennis Kaney has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, as regional engine manager representing Honeywell TFE731 and APU products as well as Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 engine services. Kaney will cover the Northeastern USA, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine. […]
Landmark acquires UGN FBO
Landmark Aviation has acquired the assets of DB Aviation at Chicago’s Waukegan Regional Airport (UGN). “DB Aviation will be a great addition to our network, and will expand our presence in the Midwest,” said Dan Bucaro, Landmark’s President and CEO. “We are looking forward to being a part of the community and providing general aviation […]
Failure to follow instructions proves fatal
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 206 Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kalkaska, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot received an instrument rating about 10 months before […]
NATA chief: ‘We’re all in this together’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “We’re all in this together.” That was the message from James Coyne, president of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Nov. 30 when he met with news media for a look at the issues facing GA in the coming months. Coyne noted that in spite of the many problems general aviation now […]
Second thoughts on ethanol
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. In the rapidly-developing debate over future aviation fuels, Mogas is gaining in popularity, as seen […]
Bahamas Habitat pilots help fight cholera
Bahamas Habitat is continuing its efforts in Haiti, as volunteer pilots transport water filtration systems that are being installed and implemented along with partner organization SIFAT (Servants in Faith and Technology) to provide access to clean drinking water to fight the cholera epidemic. The non-profit organization is also looking for more volunteer pilots to help […]
NBAA slates webinar on progress of ‘No Plane No Gain’
As the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign approaches its two-year anniversary, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen will host a live, interactive webinar detailing the campaign’s progress and achievements on Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. EST. The No Plane No Gain campaign, jointly hosted by NBAA and the General Aviation […]