From air races to commuting for business, Joyce Wilson flies high By AMELIA T. REIHELD, For General Aviation News When it comes to sheer unadulterated joie de vivre, or perhaps more specifically, joie de voler (joy of flying), Joyce Wilson is in a class by herself. She got an early start on her flying lessons. […]
GA groups cross fingers for FAA reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of general aviation groups here are quick to praise the speed with which Congress is moving to give the FAA its first long-term authorization since 2003, while at the same time crossing their fingers that differences between Senate and House bills won’t again prevent agreement on a bill that both Houses […]
Seven entries for EAA’s Electric Flight Prize
Initial applications the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize at EAA AirVenture 2011 are filtering in from innovators ready to showcase their advancements in electric flight, according to EAA officials. AirVenture 2011 attendees will have an opportunity to witness the future of electric flight on display and in action through this contest, which will highlight an array […]
Extreme Aerosports new US agent for Sbach
Extreme Aerosports of Corvallis, Ore., has been named US agent for XtremeAir’s Sbach series of aerobatic aircraft. Pilots can choose between the single seat Sbach 300 or the two seat Sbach 342 models. Both are fully capable of aerobatic competition in the “unlimited” class. The two seat model also doubles as a speedy cross country […]
GA Training Symposium to feature top experts
More than two dozen industry experts have agreed to share insights and recommendations during the upcoming GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium, according to officials with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). Panelists include: Jim Lauerman, President, AVEMCO Insurance Co. Dr. William Rhodes, Managing Member, Aerworthy Consulting LLC John King, Co-Owner, King Schools, Inc. […]
Greenspace returns to Sun ‘n Fun
When you think of “environmentally friendly products and services,” aviation may not be the first industry that comes to mind. But Sun ’n Fun and the Lindbergh Foundation are working to change that with the return of an exhibit area known as “GreenSpace.” The GreenSpace exhibit will again have a prominent location at this year’s […]
MatchBox unveils new line of electronics
MatchBox Aeronautical Systems unveiled a new line of aviation electronics designed and engineered by pilots for pilots at last month’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. With its engineering and manufacturing facility based in Palm Coast, Florida, (XFL) MatchBox set its mission goals on delivering a host of electronic accessories for all pilots whether […]
Goodyear updates tire care manual
Goodyear’s Tire Care & Maintenance Manual has been updated with the latest information to help aircraft owners and other individuals responsible for tire maintenance get the optimum performance from their bias or radial aircraft tires. The manual contains information designed not only to teach how to properly operate and maintain aircraft tires but also demonstrates […]
Hawker Beechcraft launches mobile support vehicles
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is augmenting its existing service and support resources with the addition of new dedicated air and ground mobile support vehicles. In addition, the company is leveraging its team of technicians, field support and management personnel to form a Global Experience Team (GET). “Throughout the year, we will be introducing […]