The National Business Aviation Association has scheduled a regional forum March 11 at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. The regional forums are single-day learning and networking experiences for regional business aviation communities, according to NBAA officials. The Van Nuys Regional Forum, hosted by Maguire Aviation and TWC Aviation, will provide attendees with practical […]
Wicks debuts new catalog
Wicks Aircraft Supply will begin distributing its new 2010 catalog at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida, slated for April 13-18. For the first time, the catalog, which is nearly 30% larger, is free. This year there are hundreds of new products listed in a special New Products section. Builders will have […]
USAIG expands claims staff
The United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) has expanded its claims staff with the addition of two attorneys in its New York home office and Atlanta locations. In New York, Sherry Ortiz has been appointed claims attorney in the airlines/central claims office, while David Seiler has been appointed vice president, claims attorney to its Atlanta […]
Loss of engine power, soft field a bad combo
This March 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: North American T-28D. Injuries: None. Location: Sherman, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While in cruise flight at 3,000 feet AGL the airplane’s […]
Aventura lives up to its name
“Once you get out onto the water, you won’t want to come back,” warned Bob Boswell, chief pilot and manager of Aero Adventure, Inc. He gives this good-natured warning to all who are considering becoming owners of the Aventura II, a boat-hulled amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. The name means “adventure” in Spanish. The “two” monicker […]
LSA grabs 25% of GA sales
It has to get better! According to GAMA, the organization that represents the Type Certified aircraft world, “2009 worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes declined for a second year in a row with a total of 2,276 units delivered, a 42.6% decrease over the previous year’s total of 3,967 airplanes.” However, GAMA numbers include twins […]
Inside the PiperSport
Want an upclose look at the new PiperSport LSA? Check out this video on YouTube.com
Fresh faces the future of aviation
Get them while they’re young. That is the key to the future of aviation, according to the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA). Speaking at a symposium on the next generation of aviation professionals, hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization, IAOPA General Secretary John Sheehan said, “Growing aviation professionals should start […]
SAFE launches membership drive
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has initiated an incentives-based membership drive where SAFE members are being tasked with recruiting new members. The goal of the Member-Get-a-Member campaign – dubbed The GAME PLAN – is to add 500 new members to the organization’s ranks before AirVenture in July, officials say.According to SAFE Chair […]