The Flying Musicians Association has established a Corporate Membership level for companies who would like to affiliate and support the organization’s efforts and goals. The first corporate member is Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label. “Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label are proud to be a corporate member in FMA. Our first artist, Bradley Leighton, is a […]
Carb ice brings down plane
This July 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: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Surfside, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was used to tow banners. During the […]
The ‘Appleization’ of aviation
The new CEO at LoPresti Aviation, Rj Siegel, is shaking things up a bit. He wants to “Appleize” LoPresti, which means introducing the Apple concept of products to the aviation company. For Siegel, who was on the original Mac development team at Apple and was instrumental in the aviation applications of the iPod, it’s a […]
Showing off G100UL
The movers and the shakers of GA are descending on Ada, Okla., these days, as concern about a replacement for 100LL heats up. One of those potential replacements, G100UL, is being developed by Ada-based General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI), which recently hosted AOPA President Craig Fuller, as well as Cessna President Jack Pelton. Other heavy-hitters […]
How important is 100 octane to GA?
In the ongoing debate the elimination of 100LL, a statistic that’s often thrown around is that 70% to 80% of the existing fleet could operate on existing fuels, while only 20% to 30% of the fleet require 100 octane fuels. But what GA needs to remember is that those 20-30% buy a majority of the […]
New CFI insurance program from SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educator‘s (SAFE) flight instructor liability insurance program will debut during AirVenture. The launch of this program fulfills a key promise made during the organization’s founding in 2009. The program offers extensive coverage for CFIs, including online applications and the ability to finance premium payments. A discount is also available […]
Wicks adds Power Flow system to catalog
Wicks Aircraft Supply has added Power Flow Tuned Exhaust Systems for the Cessna Skyhawk and Cardinal to their list of products for GA aircraft. Power Flow’s system replaces a stock exhaust unit with an FAA certified, performance enhancing asset. The design enables the engine to breathe better and develop closer to its actual rated horsepower, […]
Combs to speak at AirVenture
Michael Combs, who has flown a Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft over 13,400 miles as part of his “Flight for the Human Spirit,” will speak at AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh, Wis., next week. When Combs completes “The Flight for the Human Spirit,” he will have flown more than 20,000 miles and landed in all 50 […]
Fond du Lac plays host to auction
Flight Level Aircraft Auctions will host an aircraft auction at the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin airport (KFLD) on July 29 and 30. Flight Level held its first auction at Sun ‘n Fun in April. As of now, the website shows 17 aircraft registered for the upcoming auction.