The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer and aviation journalist. Dear Administrator Babbitt: I know that the FAA is working diligently with the EPA and […]
‘Sitting on our assets’
A Congressional committee that oversees the Department of Transportation says billions of dollars of taxpayer money can be saved by making a few changes. In a report titled “Sitting on our Assets,” Republican members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee cite areas where there is the potential for savings of a quarter of a […]
Electric Flight Prize competitions at AirVenture 2011
Three flight competitions and an electric aircraft innovation award will showcase electric flight during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011. Cash prizes totaling $60,000 will be awarded to winners in each category, as well as an Overall Electric Flight Competition. Prizes and support for the competition come courtesy of four companies that are active in the sport […]
Cessna debuts Citation Ten
Cessna Aircraft Co. has launched the Citation Ten, a larger, advanced version of the Citation X. The new bizjet, which also marks the debut of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite, features more powerful and more efficient Rolls-Royce engines, according to Cessna officials. “The launch of the Citation Ten is an example of our commitment, repeated […]
5,000 Young Eagles take the next step
About 5,000 EAA Young Eagles have enrolled in the Next Step program and are pursuing an interest in aviation beyond a first flight, according to officials with EAA and Sporty’s. Through the Next Step program, young people flown through the EAA Young Eagles program now have a clear pathway to participation in aviation, from a […]
New tower planned for FDK
More than $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars will be used to build a new air traffic control tower at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) in Frederick, Md. “General aviation plays such an important role at all levels of our nation’s economy,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Recovery Act projects are helping […]
Air BP Aviation Services’ Mike Delk retires
As the general aviation community assembles in Atlanta for the 63rd National Business Aviation Association Meeting & Convention, one of the industry’s leaders is marking a milestone. After 40 years with the company his father founded as Valley Oil Co., which today is Air BP Aviation Services, Mike Delk has announced his retirement. While the […]
King Schools releases new RNAV course
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 […]