King Schools has released a “RNAV-1 and -2” online pilot course. “This course provides all the general information required by AC 90-100A for pilot training and authorization for commercial operators, and is valuable to anyone planning to fly RNAV routes in the United States,” said John King, Co-Chairman of King Schools. “Delivering these courses over […]
Ross Aviation adds to its FBO network
Ross Aviation has acquired the assets of the FBO formerly operated by Ronson Aviation, Inc. at Trenton Mercer Airport in West Trenton, New Jersey. For the time being, the FBO will continue to operate as Ronson Aviation. This acquisition extends the Ross Aviation family of FBOs into the Northeast and broadens the company’s reach to […]
Duncan Aviation launches ‘chrome-free’ paint process
Duncan Aviation has launched a new green initiative with the introduction of its “chrome-free” paint process, which will be phased in at its Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich., paint facilities during fourth quarter this year. Duncan Aviation partnered with Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings and Pantheon Enterprises to develop a new chrome-free paint process. Duncan Aviation […]
GlobalAir.com adds business directory
The Airport Resource Center, hosted by GlobalAir.com, now includes a tab for pilots and flight departments to find all companies on a particular airfield with one click of a mouse. The feature is powered by the GlobalAir.com aviation directory, which includes links and descriptions to thousands of services and companies. “Once again, we listened to […]
Wrong part contributes to off-airport landing
This October 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: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3. Injuries: None. Location: Rialto, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot performed a preflight inspection of the company […]
Flying right seat with Freud
By STEVE BILL HANSHEW, For General Aviation News A psychologist would have a field day with most pilots hanging around the lounge. Pilots are goofy when they’re bored. I suppose it’s a mental safety valve of sorts where, after hours of being serious, they fill the urge to cut loose with a sophomoric little Johnny […]
Romance in the air
Last weekend’s Fall Color Flight aboard EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor is one Jill Bowers will never forget. That’s because her boyfriend, Paul Reynebeau, proposed by asking EAA staffers to place a message on the taxiway at Wittman Regional Airport: “JILL, WILL U MARRY ME? -PAUL”. Read the full story here. (She said yes, by the way).
Europe delays action on “Third Country” regulations
The European Union Commission (EUC) decided in a closed-door meeting to delay action on the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) recommendations to restrict acceptance of pilot and aircraft certificates issued by third countries. This gives persons living in Europe but operating on certificates issued by other countries, including the FAA, at least three more months […]
Lake Hood Seaplane Base: The center of Anchorage general aviation
Activity at Alaska’s Lake Hood Seaplane Base continues to buzz like a beehive, according to a recent blog post by Rob Stapleton at AlaskaDispatch.com. Lake Hood is the largest and most heavily populated seaplane base in the world. Over 1,000 aircraft, mainly general aviation, use the facility year-round, Stapleton reports, noting those who are lucky […]