For many years, non-residents of Florida were staying away from the Sunshine State during the first six months of ownership of their aircraft because of the sometimes misunderstood and confusing use tax statute and the threat of receiving a use tax bill upon returning home. That will soon change. With the governor’s signature, a new […]
Cherokee’s 50th celebrations continue with fly-in and poker run
Piper Aircraft and GATV are hosting a Fly-In and Poker Run to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Piper Cherokee. The event will be held Saturday, May 15, at the St. Lucie County International Airport (KFPR) in Ft. Pierce, Florida, starting at 9 a.m. The celebration will include a poker run with stops at Stuart […]
Twin Otter component center network grows
Viking Air of Victoria, BC, Canada has appointed Team JAS of Jacksonville, Florida, and Universal Avionique Inc. of Miami, Florida, as the first two Factory-Endorsed Component Centers (FECC) in the Twin Otter Series 400 and legacy de Havilland Canada aircraft support network. The companies were selected for the FECC program due to their long-standing history […]
Home sim debuts
King Schools and Redbird Flight Simulations debuted a home aviation simulator, the Redbird TD, at Sun ‘n Fun. “This home simulator will really keep you sharp,” said John King, co-chairman of King Schools. “Unlike other desktop models, the TD desk-mount places the yoke and controls under the table, achieving the feel of a real cockpit […]
Tickets on sale for N.Y. Red Bull Air Race
Tickets are now on sale for the 2010 Red Bull Air Race New York, which is being held in Liberty State Park in Jersey City June 19-20, with planes flying over the Hudson River. In the Red Bull Air Race, 15 pilots race against the clock for the fastest time through an aerial race track […]
Salary survey published
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has published its 2010 annual survey report of general aviation service employee compensation. The report includes salaries and benefits for pilots, line-service personnel and maintenance technicians. Compensation is broken down by geographic region of the country, the company’s gross sales, the size of the town or city in which […]
FlightSafety to build new facility in Oklahoma
FlightSafety International will build a new flight simulation equipment design, manufacturing and support facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin this spring and is expected to be completed in 2011. The building will include a dedicated area for component manufacturing, final assembly, and shipping and receiving. It will […]
Poor approach equals poor landing
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: None. Location: Vandenberg, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While on final approach, the pilot noted that the airplane was […]
The death of Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense in general aviation. It will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to not fly into a storm, life isn’t always fair, and maybe it was pilot error. Common Sense lived by simple, sound principals, including “follow the manufacturer’s […]