Casio America Inc. introduces the G-Shock G-Aviation (GW3000). An evolution to the company’s G-Aviation collection, the GW3000 provides a bigger case, at 52mm, with high contrast markings. Taking design cues from aircraft flight panel indicators, the new G-Aviation features a triple layered dial and frame display structure that gives the watch face a three-dimensional feel […]
Hiller Group tapped as Chevron distributor
Effective June 1, the Hiller Group will become Chevron’s sole branded distributor of Chevron aviation fuels for general aviation in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Hiller/Air Petro will market under the Chevron and Texaco brands in these 13 states. The company will also continue to offer its other marketing […]
Pilot flies into ice
This May 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: Cessna 182. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Black Hawk, Colo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had filed and activated an […]
What’s holding up FAA reauthorization?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House and Senate once again are trying to resolve sticky issues to pass a FAA reauthorization bill before the latest extension expires on July 3. Staffs from both sides of the hill continue to meet, with much going on behind the scenes. Several issues remain to be settled, but the biggest […]
Oakland Aviation High School faces closure
The board of directors of the Oakland Aviation High School (OAHS) has given the school staff until May 10 to reach its target enrollment of 150 students. The school’s current enrollment is at 117, which includes 35 students who graduate in June, leaving 82 returning students. A recruitment effort is running strong and has brought […]
FAA launches digital NOTAMs
The Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is the first in the nation to deliver digital notices to airmen (NOTAM). NOTAMs provide computer-generated safety information to pilots and air traffic controllers about conditions at an airport, such as construction and hazards. Atlantic City started using the new system April 20. “Digital information management is key to […]
Hawker Beechcraft hiring
Hawker Beechcraft uttered two words last week that haven’t been used by Wichita’s business jet builders for some time: “We’re hiring.” According to a story in The Wichita Eagle, Hawker Beechcraft plans to add more than 100 engineers by the end of the year, including 60 in the next three or four months. It also […]
U.S. sweeps international art contest
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) announced the 2010 International Aviation Art Contest winners recently in Naples, Italy, and U.S. students swept the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place honors in the Junior Category for students ages 6-9. This year’s theme “Flying with the Sun” garnered participation from several countries, including China, Czech Republic, France, India, Japan, […]
Precision Aircraft named sponsor of The Green Flight Project
Bye Energy, Inc. has added Precision Aircraft & Engine Services, Inc. as a sponsor of The Green Flight Project. Launched earlier this year, the project involves developing an electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system (EHPS) for aviation. The initial objective of the project is to design and integrate a proof of concept EHPS into a Cessna […]