Aviation training pioneer Paul Sanderson died Oct. 23 of natural causes at age 86. He was the founder of Sanderson Films, a Jeppesen heritage company, and father of modern multimedia flight training programs. “We have lost a visionary, a pioneer and a dear friend to aviation,” said Mark Van Tine, Jeppesen president and chief executive […]
San Diego museum selects Class of 2009
The San Diego Air & Space Museum will honor national and international air and space legends at its 46th Hall of Fame Induction and Gala Nov. 21. Each honoree was selected for their historic contributions to aviation, space, or aviation technology, according to museum officials. The Class of 2009 includes: Sally Ride, first woman in […]
Gulf Coast states create Aerospace Alliance
A new alliance between four states — Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana — has been formed to attract aviation and aerospace jobs to the region. The Aerospace Alliance establishes each state’s Gulf Coast region as part of a “world class aerospace and aviation corridor,” according to lawmakers. “The formation of this alliance demonstrates a growing […]
Texas university launches aviation program
Next year, the University of North Texas will become the first Texas public college or university to offer a bachelor of science in aviation logistics. The program, which will be offered by the UNT College of Business, will begin accepting students next fall. UNT’s program will give students the education and the experience needed to […]
Mid-Continent partners with AeroMech on new emergency power supply
Mid-Continent Instruments is partnering with AeroMech Inc. in the certification of the new MD835 Emergency Power Supply. This teams Mid-Continent’s lithium battery with AeroMech’s expertise in the development of avionics STCs, including a number of complex RVSM certifications for fixed-wing aircraft, according to Mid-Continent Instruments officials. “The MD835 features Lithium Nanophosphate technology, something never-before used […]
High Flow Remote Oxygen Regulator debuts
Aircraft operators requiring high oxygen flow rates have had few choices in regulators, and those choices came with long delivery lead times. To solve the problem, Aerox has added a High Flow Remote Regulator to its regulator line-up, stocked and ready for immediate delivery. According to Lloyd Boston, president of Aerox, “customer requests indicated that […]
RANS names S-19 Venterra
RANS has officially named its S-19 model the Venterra. “Sales of the kit have been exciting, and we now have over 100 planes under construction around the world. We should see several flying in the next few months,” said CEO Randy Schlitter, noting the kit has been in production since late 2008. RANS originally decided […]
Strong winds, poor control prove fatal
This October 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 A36. Location: Glenpool, Okla. Injuries: 5 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had logged 1,500 hours, including 200 hours […]
Welcome to the GAFuels Blog of GAN
What & Why – GAFuels is your source for up-to-date information concerning fuels for sport aviation. The primary focus is on: Availability of 100LL Progress on finding a replacement for 100LL Availability of Mogas Influence of ethanol production mandates on Mogas availability Effects of ethanol-blended Mogas on aircraft and their engines Efforts by various organizations […]