The Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA) will hold its Ninth Annual AZBAA Aviation Benefit & Reception on March 26 and 27 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship endowment for students pursuing careers in business aviation. For more information: AZBAA.org
Failure to remove snow kills two
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: Beech 200. Location: Salmon, Idaho. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot removed the airplane from a heated hangar and […]
Will my engine benefit from new technology?
Q: The O233 LSA engine uses the new E-mag electronic ignition that they say advances the timing to 38° BTDC, much like other systems. Does this much spark advance also have Lycoming’s blessing for the O320 and O360? I realize that the spark advance is rpm and manifold pressure controlled. LYLE FORSGREN, via e-mail A: […]
Airport uses billboards to boost business
Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) recently launched an estimated $25,000 outdoor advertising campaign designed to promote the airport and the benefits of general aviation. The outdoor sign campaign is a cooperative effort of Signature Flight Services, Atlantic Aviation, Priester Aviation and the airport, according to a story at Journal Online. The campaign’s theme is: “Time: The […]
Insurance agency helps fund safety quizzes
The AOPA Insurance Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, recently presented a check to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation to help develop and distribute the foundation’s safety quizzes, available online free of charge to all pilots. “The safety quizzes are an easy, but important, tool for pilots to increase […]
Sonex jet runs engine for the first time
The SubSonex, a jet-powered homebuilt aircraft being developed by Sonex Aircraft, LLC, completed its first engine run last week at the company’s Oshkosh, Wisconsin, headquarters, according to a report at EAA.org. Sonex Founder John Monnett, who said the aircraft features a new Czech-built engine that has shortened the development time frame of the aircraft, was […]
Looking back at the year in business aviation
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 […]