The aviation community faced many challenges in 2009. The TSA’s controversial Large Aircraft Security Program proposal, the aircraft emissions proposals introduced in the U.S. and overseas, continuing concerns over user fees as part of FAA reauthorization, and ongoing work to preserve access at local airports were just a few of the issues confronting the industry. […]
Copperstate Fly-In DVD released
Sunburst Video Productions has released a DVD of the 2009 Copperstate Fly-In at Casa Grande Airport in Arizona. The DVD is $15, plus shipping and handling. Several short preview clips have been placed on the company’s website. For more information: SunburstVideo.us
Sporty’s spots trends in flying
Sporty’s officials report that by studying the company’s sales history, they can spot trends in general aviation early. So what do Sporty’s officials expect to see going into 2010? Pilots are flying “smarter,” which means less. But they still want to stay current, so they’re getting more interested in continuous home learning. If they can’t […]
Find a five-star FBO
Pilots can now rate their experiences at FBOs with GlobalAir.com’s new five-star rating system. The system does not permit comments. However, rating scores will be averaged on the site, ranking from one to five stars. Users can rate an FBO on whether it has clean facilities, gives quality customer service, has competitive fuel prices and […]
Duncan Aviation launches e-mail newsletter
Duncan Aviation has repackaged its technical newsletter, Duncan Intelligence, in an e-mail/online format. Now delivered monthly, subscribers get instant access to more information relevant to the operation of business aircraft, including technical tips about specific airframes (Falcons, Hawkers, Challengers, Learjets, Citations, Gulfstreams, Embraers, Astras, and King Airs) or engines (TFE731s, CF34s and Pratt Whitney models), […]
Foundation opens 2010 scholarship program
Applications are now available online for scholarships from the Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) Foundation. For full-time students, scholarships are available to Georgia high school graduates enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and technical schools in fields of study related to aviation, including aeronautics, maintenance, management, operations and engineering. Continuing education scholarships are available to GBAA […]
Museum program chronicles the journey of the Lockheed Super-G Constellation
With its curvaceous fuselage and triple tail, the Lockheed Super-G Constellation is one of the most distinctive airliners in history. The Museum of Flight in Seattle took delivery of its rare “Connie” in September 2009. The story of this aircraft will be told in a Jan. 9 program by Bob Bogash, a museum volunteer and […]
Hobart debuts spool gun
Hobart Welding Products has introduced the DP 3545-20 Spool Gun for aluminum and other soft alloy wire welding. The DP 3545-20 plugs directly into Hobart’s IronMan 230 MIG welder’s wire drive system without the need for tools and uses .030 to .047 in. aluminum, steel and stainless steel wire, with a wire speed range of […]
Scud run turns deadly
This December 2007 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 Cherokee Six. Location: Warrens, Wis. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had logged 456 hours, but did […]