Pilots in eastern Washington are celebrating a victory in the fight to keep Vista Field Airport (S98) open. According to John Dobson, president of the Washington Pilots Association, efforts to keep the airport from being shut down for redevelopment got a boost after the November election. “Five airport friendly candidates were elected to seven positions […]
FAA reauthorization hits another snag
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has had its problems getting reauthorization on track. To keep the agency in business, Congress has passed yet another temporary extension, something that has been going on for more than two years. Even some Senators are getting fed up with the delay, with 35 of them signing a letter to […]
Want to share your hangar?
By JOHN SCHUSSLER for General Aviation News Rental hangar tenants sometimes ask their landlords if they can sublease hangar space to someone else. Maybe a second airplane will fit in the hangar or the airplane will be gone several months and someone else wants to use it during that time. The landlord usually says “no.” […]
Oshkosh to celebrate Cherokee’s 50th anniversary
One of the iconic general aviation airplanes of the past half-century, the Piper Cherokee, will be honored this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, at Wittman Regional Airport July 26-Aug. 1. The four-place, low-wing airplane has been a staple at general aviation airports since its introduction in 1960. The original design has undergone several evolutions since […]
Delivery positions for MySky MS-1 available
MySky Aircraft, Inc., developer of the MS-1 second-generation Light Sport Aircraft, is now accepting orders for the new airplane. The first deliveries of production models are expected in November 2010. Built in the USA, this new all-composite LSA entrant has a fighter-style bubble canopy and side stick control. The MS-1 Mentor model comes equipped with […]
Protect your logbook and stay organized
For most pilots, their logbook is more than just a record of flights, it is a collection of flying memories. Now Sporty’s offers a variety of ways to protect and organize your logbook with its Flight Log Case/Organizers. These organizers are available in two sizes, and in leather or fabric. Two see-through vinyl pockets provide […]
FAA approves Runway Visual Range system
The FAA has approved Vaisala AviMet PC-Based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system for airports across the country. Runway Visual Range is a calculated assessment of the distance that a pilot can see down a runway. Prevailing weather conditions have the most impact on RVR, but ambient light levels and runway light settings also play an […]
First Landings now Remos service center
First Landings Aviation, a Sport Pilot flight school based at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Florida, has earned a Remos Service Center designation. To earn this designation, First Landings Aviation attended a Remos specific Aero Technical Institute maintenance course in Sebring, Florida. The course focused on both Remos airframes and the Rotax engine, company officials […]
Fatigue contributes to fatal crash
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: Cessna 182. Location: Woodland, Ala. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student launched for a night flight. A […]