With most of the country in a deep freeze, deicing your airplane is of paramount concern as even a light coat of frost can reduce lift as much as 40%. These photos were taken earlier this month at Clover Park Technical College in South Hill, Washington, just east of Tacoma. The area received a few […]
What’s next for PiperSport?
The news yesterday that Piper Aircraft Inc. is terminating its business relationship with Czech Republic-based Czech Sport Aircraft to market that company’s Light Sport Aircraft under the PiperSport name may worry some PiperSport owners, but Piper officials say they are intent on working out a deal so those owners will continue to get the service […]
Now that’s a cross country
Paul Leadabrand, owner of the Boise, Idaho-based Stick & Rudder Aviation, is flying a factory-built Kitfox S-LSA to the Jan. 20-23 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. The 2,100-mile flight will be flown VFR, of course, using only a Dynon SkyView and an iPad for navigation. Paul says, “since I will have come all […]
SkyVision Xtreme debuts ADS-B display
Now available is SkyVision Xtreme’s new ADS-B traffic and weather display, with 3D traffic, subscription-free weather, and control inputs for the UAT (Universal Access Transceiver). The “Xtreme Vision” display system can collect and display all information provided by the ADS-B system (through connection with an ADS-B UAT). This information includes highly accurate traffic, allowing it […]
NVG online course developed
Members of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently developed an online course for the FAA Safety Team titled Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). According to course content creator Pat Knight, who is a Master Instructor and Designated Pilot Examiner, operational use of NVGs should be undertaken only after pilots have received extensive ground […]
Lower life insurance rates for CFIs
Daniel Insurance has secured an A+ rated carrier that will no longer charge the extra premium on life insurance because you are a flight instructor and, if you qualify medically, will offer their best rate class at Preferred Plus. This equates to a 60% savings or more, according to company officials. Many risks in the […]
Special deals for the Super Bowl bound
Avfuel-affiliated FBOs in the Dallas area are offering incentives to pilots who are flying in for the Super Bowl, slated for Feb. 6. at Dallas Cowboy Stadium. The following Avfuel-branded FBOs in Texas are offering incentives to their aviation customers: City of Mesquite, Mesquite (HQZ): 6 AVTRIP points/gallon. Valid until 2/28; Bonus top-off promotion: 12 […]
Fuel exhaustion ends flight
This January 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: Titusville, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The Cessna was on final approach to land at the end […]
Refining Remos
With new opportunities, there are new possibilities and new challenges. Both appeal to Gretchen Jahn, former CEO of Mooney Aircraft, as well as former general manager of New Zealand’s Alpha Aviation. In July, Jahn became the Chief Operating Officer of Remos Aircraft. When General Aviation News caught up with Jahn at AirVenture, she had been […]