The Senate formed the General Aviation Caucus Sept. 28 to “work with pilots, aircraft owners, the aviation industry, and relevant government agencies to ensure a safe and vibrant environment exists for GA in our country.” According to a report at AOPA.org, Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) will co-chair the caucus. The House […]
ChartDealer.com debuts
ChartDealer.com has launched its new website to help thousands of businesses affected by NACO’s new Chart Agent Policy. Beginning Oct. 5, NACO will no longer serve chart agents that ordered less than $5,000 a year in aeronautical charts. This change in policy will affect the majority (93%) of aeronautical chart sellers, pilot shops, flight schools, […]
Nusil expands line of ice-phobic coatings
NuSil Technology, a manufacturer of silicone-based materials for the aerospace, aircraft, electronics and photonics industries, has added four new products to its line of ice-phobic coatings. Ice build-up can cause major safety concerns, serious problems across many industries, and subsequently great economic impact. Ice-phobic coatings are commonly used on aircraft wings, control surfaces, and engines. […]
A day in the life of a GA airport
Recent articles published by “USA Today” have been highly critical of the federal government for its funding of local airports that don’t offer commercial air-carrier operations, so EAA decided to showcase the day in the life of a typical GA airport: Padgham Field (35D) in Allegan, Michigan. It’s story illustrates the importance of local community […]
Two win Pathfinder Awards
Each year, The Museum of Flight in Seattle honors Pacific Northwest individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the aerospace industry with its annual Pathfinder Award. The 2009 honorees, Dr. James Joki and John Roundhill, will receive their awards at an Oct.10 banquet. Joki was a NASA engineer, contributing to the development […]
Goodyear’s newest blimp pilot takes flight
Nathan Brooks has become the newest blimp pilot for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. following his check flight at the company’s Airship Operations facility in Carson, California. Brooks, 29, joins Pilot-in-Charge Jon Conrad, Assistant Pilot-in-Charge Matthew St. John and Senior Pilot Kristen Davis as pilots for the California-based “Spirit of America” airship. According to […]
Aviation greeting cards debut
StonehouseCollection.com, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based greeting card retailer, has produced a line of aviation greeting cards for military and general aviation pilots and enthusiasts. The line includes holiday cards, birthday cards and note cards featuring colorful and humorous aviation themes. “We’re located just down the street from one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation,” […]
MaxDim solution for AD approved
The FAA has awarded Seaton Engineering an AMOC (Alternate Method of Compliance) for the Cessna AD 93-24-15 that utilizes the Seaton Engineering MaxDim Dimmer control 9100-001-A as “Termination Action for AD 93-24-15” and to fulfill the requirements of the AD. This AD addresses certain models of Cessna aircraft and rheostats that possibly cause in-flight fires, […]
Warbird and Classic Aircraft Fly-In slated
Fox Stephens Field (KJXI) in Gilmer, Texas, and the Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum will host a Warbird Air Meet and Classic Aircraft Fly-In Nov. 7 to celebrate Veterans’ Day. The 10th annual family-oriented event runs from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. Admission is free. Gates open at 9 a.m. Gilmer’s Fox Stephens Field […]