Readers of General Aviation News know that ethanol is bad for planes, so we thought this study would be of interest: Long heralded as a green alternative to fossil fuel, corn-based ethanol has become a costly distraction that chiefly benefits corporate, political and lobbying interests rather than the American public, the environment, small farmers and […]
Master Instructor Program revised for glider instructors
Master Instructors has revised its Master Instructor Continuing Education Program to improve participation by glider instructors. An advisory committee of five Master CFIs who also were experienced glider instructors developed a number of glider-specific recommendations that have been incorporated into the Master Instructor application package, according to program officials. “Although numerous glider instructors have earned […]
Applications available for Angel MedFlight scholarship
Arizona aviation students can now apply for the 2011 Angel MedFlight Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation.Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance will award this college scholarship in August and the recipient will receive $3,000 toward his or her tuition for a relevant program at an Arizona college or university. All entries must be postmarked by June […]
Crownair Aviation celebrates 60th anniversary
Crownair Aviation in San Diego is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Since 1951, Crownair Aviation has provided customers with aircraft maintenance, avionics and fuel. The key to Crownair’s longevity and reputation is the experience and expertise of its employees, according to company officials, who note that Crownair’s team of professionally trained technicians have over […]
AeroCharts.com releases AirportZulu app
AeroCharts has released AirportZulu, a new app that allows iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users to manage multiple time zones based on more than 25,000 airport locations worldwide. AirportZulu features include full-time display of the current UTC/GMT time with preferences to display of 12 and 24 hour times, day and date. Local times are display […]
Custom hours extended at OPF
Miami Executive Aviation at Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) is expanding the hours that U.S. Customs operates on the field. Previously only available until 9 p.m., the airport can now accept international aircraft arrivals until midnight year round. “After 13 years in business, we’re very excited to have the led the way once again to […]
Naval Aviation Day at Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight in Seattle launches its celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 100th year of aviation May 14 with a full day of special activities sponsored by Honeywell. Events include lectures, a panel discussion with World War II navy fighter aces, vintage navy aircraft flights and fly-in displays. The programs at 9 a.m. and […]
Failure to refuel bites pilot
This May 2009 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: None. Location: Opelousas, La. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: When the commercial pilot departed, the plane had approximately 15 gallons […]
Damn tornadoes
But the damage brings out the best in people Tornadoes take on many forms, and are different beasts to different people. At the recent Sun ’n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., the tornado was called an EF1. If you are John Burton, president of Sun ’n Fun, the tornado that hit LAL on March 31 […]