Aerosim Flight Academy’s training fleet of Cirrus SR20s has surpassed a milestone, logging more than 100,000 flight hours, according to officials at the Sanford, Fla.-based school. The academy first introduced the Cirrus SR20 in 2006 and now operates a fleet of 32 aircraft at four locations for primary and advanced flight training. Aerosim Flight Academy […]
Fling into Spring at ISM
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) will host its “Fling Into Spring” barbecue for aviation enthusiasts of all ages and their families Saturday, Feb. 19. Attendees will have opportunities to view static aircraft displays and speak with FAA-certified instructors about how to become a licensed sport pilot. Discovery […]
Bahamas Day to feature FAA safety seminar
Showalter Flying Service’s Bahamas Day, a free event that will take place Feb. 19 at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida, is geared towards pilots who want to fly their aircraft to The Bahamas, as well as for non-pilots who desire information on charter flights, accommodations, and activities. This event, which takes place annually at […]
Women pilots to be celebrated
Celebrate 100 Years of Licensed Women Pilots and the first annual Women of Aviation Worldwide Week March 13 at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) in Wisconsin when Am I High Aviation presents a day at the airport watching free movies filled with aviation adventure and $20 rides. Born in Michigan in 1875, Hariette Quimby […]
Southeast Aviation Show slated at GMU
The South Carolina Aviation Association’s Southeast Aviation Show will be held at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will provide pilots from around the southern region a showcase of the latest products on the market, according to organizers, who note the event is open to anyone interested in aviation. There will […]
Icy runway compromises go-around
This February 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: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Steamboat Springs, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot stated he obtained a full weather briefing […]
How long can Jet A be stored?
The main concern with Jet A is the water phase. In all large storage tanks, water is present or will form due to condensation.
Will Congress finally pass FAA reauthorization?
Or is 18th temporary extension imminent? WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has been operating on temporary extensions of authority and financing since 2007 when the Republicans last controlled the House of Representatives. Although both the Senate and House passed reauthorization bills each year, the two sides of Capitol Hill could not agree on issues, leading […]
Signs point to rebound
For GA’s airplane makers and many aviation subcontractors, the protracted decline in business could be reaching an end, according to a story in the Wichita Business Journal, which quotes aviation analyst Brian Foley: “This is the year that general aviation’s pessimism bubble will burst. We think it’s time we’ll start to see some rebound.”