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New features added to Sporty’s Deluxe Timer

By Janice Wood · September 26, 2010 ·

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

By Janice Wood · September 26, 2010 ·

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

By Janice Wood · September 26, 2010 ·

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

By NTSB · September 26, 2010 ·

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

By Janice Wood · September 23, 2010 ·

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 […]

A history of the Cherokee

By General Aviation News Staff · September 23, 2010 ·

The most-produced version of the Cherokee through the years has been the PA-28-180/-181 series. Well over 10,000 have been built.

It’s show time for the Midwest LSA Expo

By Dan Johnson · September 23, 2010 ·

Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. The second annual Midwest LSA Expo is set to launch. The exhibitor count is up from last year’s inaugural event, according to main organizer Chris Collins. Print and web publisher Roy Beisswenger has organized a slate of forums, including […]

Does Obama recognize the value of aviation?

By Charles Spence · September 23, 2010 ·

Charles Spence is GAN’s Washington, D.C., correspondent. Some Washington aviation groups are expressing cautious optimism over the President Obama’s proposed $50 billion stimulus plan, hoping that including aviation in the proposal could mean an indication of the administration’s greater recognition of the value of flight. The proposal would provide funds for roads, rail, and runways. […]

27K upgrades funded by recovery act

By Janice Wood · September 23, 2010 ·

The FAA celebrated the completion of an upgrade at Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport (27K) in Kentucky, paid for with $3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. “Airport Recovery Act projects are helping boost local economies all across the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “The Recovery Act is helping us keep our […]

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