You can help define user needs from NextGen by answering Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC) project survey. The survey is one component of an intercollegiate research project being performed by the University of North Dakota, the University of Alaska and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. One of the necessary first steps in implementing the NextGen […]
Meet the Fleet
One of the best parts of attending a fly-in like Sun ‘n Fun is the opportunity to see rare and unusual vintage aircraft. This year a 1930s-era Consolidated YPT-6A Fleet made the show for the first time. The airplane, painted brown and COME FIND ME yellow, rocked gently in the wind that blew across the […]
Sneak Peek: May 25 issue online
The May 25, 2010 digital version of General Aviation News is now available.
Wipaire’s Single Point Fueling System now G1000 compatible
Wipaire, Inc. has received certification of its new Single Point Fueling System for the Cessna Caravan. The G-2 edition of the Single Point Fueling System is now fully compatible with the Garmin G1000 and features precise electronic fuel level monitoring, company officials said. Wipaire’s Single Point Fueling System G-2 is compatible with the Cessna 208 […]
Aviation-inspired musical takes flight
Take Flight, a new musical with music by Academy Award winner David Shire, lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr., and book by Tony Award winner John Weidman, is now playing at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, through June 6. The show blends fact and fiction to tell the interweaving stories of three pioneers […]
National Hall of Fame presenters unveiled
Presenters for the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 2010 Enshrinement ceremony include two men who have flown to the moon; a legendary air show performer, and one of Ohio’s political native sons. On July 17, 2010, the National Aviation Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2010 in black-tie ceremonies at the Dayton Convention […]
40,000 participate in International Learn to Fly Day
More than 40,000 people. Nearly 450 events nationwide. Those kinds of numbers alone made EAA’s inaugural International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, May 15 a tremendous success. More importantly, though, the initiative introduced thousands of people to general aviation, through flights in GA aircraft, ground school seminars, and meetings with pilots, instructors, and other […]
Fargo Jet Center wins ‘Business of the Year’
Fargo Jet Center Inc. has won the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce “ChamberChoice Award” for Business of the Year. President of Fargo Jet Center Inc, Jim Sweeney said, “It’s an honor just to be nominated for Business of the Year. Winning the award is a tremendous feeling!” The ChamberChoice Award recipients were chosen from 90 nominated […]
Grand opening Saturday for Florida airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), the first commercial international airport to be built in the U.S. in past 15 years, begins operations Sunday, May 23. To celebrate, a ribbon-cutting grand opening celebration will be held this Saturday, May 22, starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public, and will feature live […]