Dr. Louis Hanson, a family physician in Durham, Maine, and his 1946 Stinson Voyager will be featured in an upcoming documentary film about Aviation Safety Resources (ASR), a Long Island-based company founded by Dario Manfredi, the son of the Stinson’s original owner. The mini-documentary, being produced by veteran New York filmmaker Kai Simonsen, will highlight […]
New leaders for GAMA
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected John Rosanvallon, president and CEO of Dassault Falcon and executive vice president of civil aircraft for Dassault Aviation, as GAMA’s chairman for 2011. Rosanvallon previously served as GAMA’s vice chairman of the board and chairman of GAMA’s Security Issues Committee and its […]
Avidyne, Frasca deveop R9 sim
Avidyne Corp. has partnered with Frasca International, Inc. to develop two Cirrus SR22 Flight Training Devices (FTD) featuring Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 (R9) integrated flight deck system. The first R9-equipped FTD, which was recently delivered to Western Michigan University, provides a simulator for primary and advanced training on the Avidyne R9 Flight Deck for Cirrus […]
Jeppesen teams with Flyvie
Jeppesen and Flyvie Inc., a developer and manufacturer of video capturing and debriefing systems for the aviation industry, have entered into a strategic relationship to develop and introduce a video flight recording and debriefing solution for general aviation training. The new flight capture solution combined with Jeppesen’s aviation training programs and course materials will create […]
AOPA introduces Lifestyle Collection
For years, members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have supported the association, not only with their dues, but by using and buying AOPA Member Services and Products such as the AOPA credit card, car rental discounts, and travel services through Orbitz. Now AOPA is expanding these offerings and organizing them into the […]
Reeder Flying Service joins Avfuel network
Reeder Flying Service Inc. at Joslin Field in Twin Falls, Idaho, has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs. Operational since 1941, the FBO at TWF offers helicopter charter, helicopter maintenance, aircraft sales and aircraft parts sales. Reeder Flying Service now honors the AVTRIP program with point awards to participating pilots. It also offers Avfuel Contract […]
Tecnam North America takes over parts
Tecnam North America in Ashland, Va., has assumed responsibility for the sales and distribution of Tecnam parts throughout North America. For more information: Tecnam.net, 888-359-4682
Get-there-itis kills two
This November 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: Beech Debonair. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Homosassa Springs, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who held multi-engine and instrument ratings, had […]
Change is afoot at the GA Caucus
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. In all the hubbub that filled our televisions and newspapers following Election Day, there was very little said about the General Aviation Caucus. That’s no surprise really. Most Americans […]