The Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA) recently hosted its 34th Annual Memorial Open, raising nearly $25,000 for the Wings of Hope Medical Relief and Air Transport (MAT) Program. The MAT is the only free air ambulance service in North America, according to association officials. Wings of Hope began this program in 2003 to […]
September declared General Aviation and Community Airport Month in Maryland
Governor Martin O’Malley’s has signed a proclamation declaring September “General Aviation and Community Airport Month” in Maryland. “I am pleased to recognize this vital system of community airports and aircraft that contributes $2.1 billion in to our local economy and creates nearly 6,800 jobs to our state,” said O’Malley. “It’s important that we continue to […]
Career fair cancelled
An Aviation Career Fair due to take place Oct. 2 in Orlando has been cancelled due to low ticket sales, according to organizers. For more information: AviationCareerfairs.com
iChart app turns the iPad into an EFB
FlightPrep has released iChart for the iPad, an app that allows pilots to turn their Apple iPads into Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), giving them access to Sectionals, Terminal Area Charts (TACs), Low Enroutes, and Approach Plates. iChart gives pilots an easy and straight-forward chart management solution for the cockpit, according to company officials. By placing […]
New features added to Sporty’s Deluxe Timer
You’re flying an airplane, not baking a cake, Sporty’s officials point out, which is why Sporty’s Deluxe Timer was designed specifically for pilots with two goals in mind: To be simple to use and easy to read in flight. Based on customer feedback, Sporty’s has added features to the Deluxe Timer, including a dedicated zero […]
POWs tell tales of survival at Living History Symposium
World War II Prisoners of War will make history books come to life as part of Fantasy of Flight’s newest installation of its Living History Symposium Series. “Airmen in Captivity: The POW Experience” features former POWs willing to share their stories of courage. This is the first time the Polk City, Florida, attraction has offered […]
Experience “The Sound of Silence” with The Hush Kit
Vantage Plane Plastics is introducing the new “The Hush Kit” insulation. Available for Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and Mooney aircraft, the Hush Kit utilizes Armacell (Ensolite) GIC soundproofing/insulation, which has excellent vibration damping and noise absorption capabilities, according to company officials, who note Ensolite provides the best value in the market today with its thermal qualities […]
Cessna loses power at low altitude
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: Cessna 152. Injuries: 2 Serious. Location: Carlsbad, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: On a flight earlier in the day the pilot reported […]
Celebrating the Cherokee’s 50th
This year marks the 50th birthday of the Piper Cherokee. The Cherokee first flew in January 1960, and received its type certificate in October of the same year. Cherokee owners throughout the country have been celebrating the golden anniversary throughout the year, with a variety of events. For example, Piper Aircraft launched the Cherokee Heritage […]