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 […]
Sweden’s Hjelmco Oil in center of European unleaded initiative
While the future of 100LL and its proposed replacement remain unclear in the U.S., Europe will have solved the problem by the end of 2011, according to Lars Hjelmberg, founder and CEO of Sweden’s Hjelmco Oil. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just issued Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) Number 2010-31, clearing Hjelmco’s unleaded avgas […]
FAA to restrict A&P recognition
The FAA has issued a policy intended to clarify the definition of ”actively engaged” for purposes of issuing and renewing A&P Inspector Authorizations. The new policy proposes to clarify the term ”actively engaged” by saying it means “exercising the privileges of an airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate in the maintenance of civil aircraft. Applicants who […]
Gulfstream expanding Savannah facilities
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will expand its Savannah facilities through a $500 million, seven-year plan “to ensure that the company is well-positioned to meet future demand for business-jet aircraft and support services,” company officials said today. The growth is expected to result in 1,000 additional jobs, an increase of more than 15% from current Savannah employment […]
Tecnam P2006T achieves full FAA certification
The FAA has issued a type certificate for the Tecnam P2006T Next-Generation twin. “We see the Tecnam P2006T Next-Generation twin as a real game changer,’’ said Phil Solomon, CEO of Tecnam North America. “With eight dealers in place throughout the USA and other applications in process, the achievement of full FAA certification allows us to […]