On Feb. 27, Zero Gravity Corp.’s G-FORCE ONE will take off from McCarren International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, offering customers the chance to defy gravity. ZERO-G, the only FAA-approved provider of commercial weightless flights, will offer LAS customers: Pre-flight training; private transportation to/from McCarran Airport; ZERO-G flight suit and patch; post-flight re-gravitation party; weightless […]
Low-level bank bends wing
This February 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: Piper Seminole. Injuries: None. Location: Cahokia, Ill. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A pilot was receiving instruction from a MEI. After completing several […]
Changes to Sport Pilot finalized
The FAA has announced changes to the Sport Pilot regulations, addressing issues the agency says have arisen since it first issued the rules for Light Sport Aircraft in 2004. The amendments, which become effective April 2, also will bring Sport Pilot ratings more in line with requirements for other ratings, according to FAA officials. The […]
Good works, good PR
General aviation proponents, national and local, are far more aggressive now than in the past seeking and getting favorable news reporting, giving many in the industry reason for optimism. Helping to get this more favorable reporting is the dedicated work of general aviation interests in rushing aid to Haiti for earthquake relief. General aviation is […]
Study predicts 2010 rebound for U.S. aerospace industry
A new study by the Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership (CAAL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide predicts that the aerospace industry will recover in 2010 — and the rate of recovery could be relatively quick. In fact, the study, titled the Aerospace Economic Report and Outlook for 2010 (the AERO 2010 Report), goes even further […]
Flying to Vancouver Olympics?
To help those planning to fly to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the National Business Aviation Association has provided a new On-Demand Education resource focused on airspace, airport access and security issues. The 30-minute audio briefing and accompanying slide presentation features discussions by Steve Whynott of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Jennifer Holmes […]
Another proclamation in support of GA
In 2009, proclamations began emerging from statehouses, including those in Georgia and West Virginia, about the value of general aviation to transportation and economic activity in the states. Another proclamation — this time from Hardin County, Kentucky — was added to the list late last month. The proclamation states: “The state of Kentucky and Hardin […]
Flying a new fuel
Has General Aviation Modifications found the replacement for 100LL? It’s developing a new fuel called G100UL and AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a sneak peek last week in a test flight. The new fuel is made entirely of petroleum components using what GAMI’s George Braly describes as well-known refining techniques, Bertorelli reports. Find out more here.
A super surprise for Super Bowl Sunday
Michael Graves thought the highlight of his day was going to be having a few friends over to watch the Super Bowl. Little did he know AOPA had other plans. Graves is the winner of AOPA’s 2009 Let’s Go Flying sweepstakes grand prize, a 2005 Cirrus SR22. “Unbelievable! Awesome!” the 55-year-old Grass Valley, Calif., resident […]