Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC) in Milwaukee will receive $750,000 in improvements in 2011, according to a story at BizTimes.com. The work, which includes repaving the terminal parking lot, upgraded lighting, performing environmental engineering to extend one of Timmerman’s runways, and removing obstructions, is designed to attract more GA activity — and jobs — the […]
Bahamas Challenge unveiled
PilotMall.com Inc. has launched a new program challenging pilots to fly to 12 of the 20 airports of entry in the Bahamas during 2011. All participants will receive prizes along the way, such as hats and t-shirts. Every pilot that completes the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an […]
West Star app now available
West Star Aviation has released its free iPhone app, “Experience On Call.” The “Experience On Call” app provides direct access to a directory of professionals at West Star, whenever support is required. It is designed to be user-friendly, and the option to then contact those professionals immediately from the application enables users to get the […]
MGL Avionics introduces new headset
MGL Avionics has introduced the MGL Avionics MGL-880 Aviation Headset. The headset is manufactured to MGL avionics’s own specifications by one of the world’s largest headset manufacturers, according to company officials. It is matched for use with the MGL V10, but suitable for use with any intercom or transceiver. Features include: High class anthracite look, […]
Piper exec to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Piper Executive Vice President Randy Groom will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Dec. 9. Groom joined Piper Aircraft in June as Executive Vice President, after serving as founder and president of Groom Aviation. His aviation experience includes senior executive positions with Hawker Beechcraft […]
Gulfstream PlaneAdvantage course debuts
FlightSafety International has introduced the new Gulfstream PlaneAdvantage course for pilots of Gulfstream GIV, GV, G350, G450, G500 and G550 aircraft. The course will enable pilots to experience and understand the outer limits of the flight envelope of their Gulfstream aircraft, according to FlightSafety officials. The course is designed to instill confidence in the capability […]
Pilot dies after plane hits power lines
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 172. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Lompoc, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, who had logged about 793 hours, was […]
Going home
Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport in Georgia. Last post I regaled the world with the great flying weather during the first part of October in the southeast. Two fly-ins, two weekends of travel and two Luscombes keeping […]
GPS Direct?
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. Again, consumer electronics will be king this holiday shopping season, driven by vast leaps in features and […]