After almost seven years at the Smokey Point Gateway Center, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is moving its offices to the Arlington Airport (AWO). The move is an opportunity for WSDOT to partner with the city of Arlington to share office space at the airport, according to WSDOT officials. The new office will […]
State Tax Guide for GA to be released
Conklin & de Decker is releasing the new 2010 State Tax Guide for General Aviation in January 2010. The guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states and addresses the sales and use taxes applicable to aircraft sales, ownership, leases, parts, and labor. In 2009 several states implemented […]
Cobham DACS receives TSO
Cobham’s Digital Audio Control System (DACS) has received Technical Standards Order (TSO) certification from the FAA, a milestone that approves the manufacture of DACS for installation on certified aircraft, according to company officials. This is in addition to achieving European Technical Standards Order (ETSO) in September of this year. With installations completed and certified by […]
Bird-B-Gone publishes new catalog
Bird-B-Gone, Inc. has just published a new catalog for commercial, industrial, and residential use. The full-color 49-page catalog includes a series of new products, including the “Avian-Plus” Bird Hazing System. The catalog features more than 100 products to help solve virtually any type of pest bird problem. To receive a copy of the new catalog: […]
GE’s M601 engines for agconversions
Cascade Aircraft Conversions has signed a contract to purchase GE’s M601 turboprop engines for its conversion supplemental type certificates (STCs) on Thrush and Air Tractor 300, 400 and 500 series agricultural aircraft. Located in Washington State, Cascade has been serving the agricultural aviation industry for more than 35 years. For more information: GE.com/Aviation or CascadeAircraftConversions.com
Fuel exhaustion gets student pilot
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 152; Location: Fort Worth, Texas; Injuries: None; Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot reported that prior to departing his home […]
Turbulence ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Make sure your seatbelt is fastened tightly as turbulence is expected in 2010. Once again the FAA will be working under a temporary extension. Presidential and Congressional interests have been focused on reforming healthcare, so subjects like reauthorizing a government agency are getting short shrift. When Congress does get around to the […]
Marathon recreational fuel suited for aircraft
Marathon Oil Co. is marketing a 90 octane unleaded non-ethanol gasoline as a recreational fuel for boats. We believe this fuel to be perfectly suited for use with 87 octane auto fuel STCs. In some locations it is one octane point higher, 91 octane. 91 octane is suitable for use with all auto fuel STCs. […]
‘Build-a-Pilot’ scholarship winner earns private ticket
On Dec. 2, Rachel Conklin earned her private pilot certificate, becoming the first pilot “built” by the “Build-a-Pilot” Scholarship Program created by EAA Chapter 1280 in Newburgh, N.Y. The scholarship was created in 2007 to assist a talented and dedicated young person in becoming a pilot, according to chapter officials. The winner of the partial […]