The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114. If you speak with any of the thousands of pilots who have enjoyed the benefits of autogas since the […]
Cirrus cleared in Lidle crash
After a four-week trial and and a short period of deliberation, a jury found that Cirrus Design Corp.’s SR20 aircraft did not cause the 2006 fatal accident that claimed the lives of New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle and certified flight instructor Tyler Stanger. “Our hearts are with the Lidle and Stanger families who are […]
Simple oversight kills two
A special report from the Air Safety Institute reveals how something as simple as not completing a checklist can result in a fatal accident. The report analyzes a 2009 accident of a Siai-Marchetti SF-260, which lost power on initial climb-out from Santa Monica, Calif., killing the 1,600-hour pilot and his passenger. The report by By […]
Viking receives Production Certificate for Twin Otter Series 400
With the first five aircraft completed and another 10 in final assembly, Viking Air of Sidney, BC, Canada has now received Transport Canada final “Production” approval for the manufacture of the Series 400 Twin Otter. This manufacturing certificate is an approval to manufacture duplicate products under the Transport Canada type design (type certificate), allowing Viking […]
Oregon airport institutes user fees
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) has initiated new user fees for GA aircraft, according to a story at KCYB.com, which notes that small aircraft will be charged $10 to $25 to land, taxi and park on the ramp. Five and six passenger planes will pay about $150, while corporate jets that carry nine to 15 […]
Ranger Airfield Fly-In this weekend
Ranger Airfield’s Fly-In & Airshow No. 4 is slated for May 27-29. The air show is a fundraiser to help keep F23 open, organizers said, noting there is some information pilots need to know before they fly in: Rwy 1-19 is now 3,415 feet. The Texas Department of Transportation approved the extension mid May. Visit […]
Integra 406 GPS ELT TSO approved
Kannad Aviation has obtained TSO approval for the Integra 406 GPS Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). This certification means the Integra 406 GPS ELT can now be sold, installed and certified on aircraft throughout America. The new Integra 406 GPS ELT offers an internal GPS and a 406MHz integrated antenna. This internal antenna offers a unique […]
Wright named GM at Landmark Aviation-SDL
Matthew Wright has been named General Manager at Landmark Aviation-SDL this week. He will oversee both FBO and MRO operations at Arizona’s Scottsdale Airport. Wright comes to Landmark from Atlantic Aviation, and is currently a member of the Arizona Business Aviation Association. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San […]
Robins Olds memoir released
Just released is a paperback version of “Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds.” The book, compiled and edited by his daughter, Christina, and an Air Force colleague, Ed Rasimus, distills the reams of material he left when he died in 2007. Robin Olds was a 5-year-old Air Corps brat who knew he […]