WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has selected three additional airport projects for funding, paid for with more than $2.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars that became available because of airport projects that came in under budget nationwide. “With these additional Recovery Act dollars, we can provide a bigger boost to economic growth […]
NJ governor sets ‘Aviation Awareness Day’
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has issued a proclamation designating Sept. 29, as “Aviation Awareness Day,” to highlight the value of general aviation to the Garden State. The decree is the first such recognition by New Jersey in recent memory, according to officials at the National Business Aviation Association. The proclamation notes that New Jersey’s […]
SHA to sell Aveo lights
South St. Paul, Minnesota’s Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) has formed a dealer partnership with Aveo Engineering for Aveo’s line of aircraft lighting products. SHA, which is also the type certificate holder for Navion Aircraft, can also install Aveo lighting.
Charity tournament raises scholarship funds
Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc., recently sponsored its Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $28,000 for the St. Louis Metro Airborne Law Enforcement Foundation and the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Scholarship Foundation. The tournament, at the Falls at Turtle Creek Golf Club in O’Fallon, Mo., attracted more […]
AvTurf debuts
AvTurf LLC has developed and patented an artificial turf system for airports, that can replace the natural turf groundcover at an airport to control erosion issues, reduce the debris-causing effects of jet blast, deter birds and animals, and stabilize runway/taxiway shoulders and infield islands. It also enhances visibility to pilots on approach, reduces maintenance needs […]
2.5 million flight hours…and counting
Since production began eight years ago, Centurion diesel aircraft engines have logged more than 2.5 million flight hours. “Approximately 1.5 million flight hours were logged by the Centurion 1.7,” said Jasper Wolffson, CEO of German-based Centurion Aircraft Engines. “Its market launch in 2002 was the catalyst for developing alternative propulsion systems for small aircraft and […]
Red Canoe’s Boeing collection takes off
Toronto-based Heritage Clothing Company Red Canoe expands into new territory with its 15-item Boeing Heritage Collection, produced in collaboration with The Boeing Company and The Boeing Store. The Boeing Heritage Collection creates vintage inspired products based on real heritage brands and their stories: from North American Aviation’s P-51 Mustang to the storied history of the […]
WACO training available
WACO Classic Aircraft Corp. now offers VFR Flight Review for WACO owners. Available exclusively through WACO Classic Aircraft, owners can now receive VFR Flight Review training from factory certified WACO pilots. The program includes a number of flights over several days, and covers a variety of situations. Pre- and post-flight ground instruction is also included. […]
Pilot loses control in IMC
This September 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 Bonanza. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Carlsbad, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had received his instrument rating two months before […]