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: Kitfox. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Boulder, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had recently purchased the airplane and was attempting to […]
The Price Is Wrong
Allow me to pontificate. As a full-time, dedicated, hustling, busy aircraft broker, I have come to certain conclusions about aircraft valuation, which I am happy to share with you.
E15: Let the lawsuits begin!
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. Few proposals from the EPA have generated broader opposition than increasing the allowable limit on […]
Graves to co-chair House GA Caucus
U.S. Representative Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.) revealed last week at AOPA’s Aviation Summit in Long Beach, California, that U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-Mo.) will take over as co-chair of the House General Aviation Caucus starting in January 2011. The news was welcomed by the industry’s alphabet groups. “NATA is thrilled that Congressman Graves has been chosen […]
N.H. pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes plane
Yorke Brown, a scientific and engineering consultant from Etna, N.H., is the winner of the 2010 Fun to Fly Sweepstakes Remos GX light sport aircraft. AOPA President Craig Fuller announced this year’s sweepstakes winner Nov. 12 during AOPA Aviation Summit in Long Beach, Calif. “The day you give away an airplane is a very good […]
Pilot Training Reform Symposium slated
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will chair a national symposium, Securing the Future of General Aviation through Pilot Training Reform, next year. Scheduled for May 4-5, 2011 in Atlanta, the symposium will feature break out sessions, an industry leadership panel, and a keynote address on the importance of training on safety, product […]
Baron owner wins Wipaire floats
Congratulations are in order. Dan T. of Escondido, Calif. won a set of Wipline 2100 Floats from Wipaire. The winning entry was pulled by FlightPrep‘s Audrie Crane (see below) on November 13 at the AOPA Aviation Summit. The float giveaway is valued at $28,000-$31,000 “depending on installation equipment,” noted Wipaire’s Charlie Wiplinger. Since the winner […]
Pennsylvania invests $10 million in airports
Seven airports can make upgrades and safety enhancements with the aid of a $10 million state investment from PennDOT’s Aviation Capital Budget/Transportation Assistance Program, Governor Edward Rendell announced last week. The program is funded through state capital bond dollars in the General Fund budget. The grants, which are authorized by the General Assembly, are administered […]
Avfuel scholarship winners named
Avfuel Corp. has announced the winners of its annual AVTRIP Scholarship. Pilots George Hoyt and Sage Santangelo have been awarded scholarships for demonstrating excellence in general and business aviation, acute interest in the well being of the industry, and a vision of how they will use scholarship funds to further their aviation careers/hobbies. Texas resident […]