Popular Mechanics writer David Moland asks, “Who’s Klling the Electric Plane?” According to Moland, “The FAA decrees that LSAs be powered only by reciprocating engines, a measure intended to keep high-powered turbine engines out of the hands of novice sport pilots.” Read the complete story and the large handful of comments here.
Pilots ‘N Paws 5,000 takes off
A nationwide effort to save 5,000 animals kicked off Sept. 12, with the Pilots ‘n Paws 5,000. The non-profit organization hopes to connect 5,000 animals in need of rescue with GA pilots to take them to new homes by Sept. 20. If you’d like to volunteer, find out more at PilotsNPaws.org.
Planning continues for Fly-In Musicfest
The Flying Musicians Association’s first major event, the Fort Worth Spinks Fly-In Musicfest, is slated to take off Nov. 7. Flying musicians from around the country will showcase live music on two stages. National names, as well as local talent (from pros to talented schoolkids), will provide nonstop entertainment, according to association officials. The Fort […]
Asset management programs debut
Royal Palm Aviation, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida, has introduced new aviation asset management programs to help financial institutions and private aircraft owners address the problem of neglected parked, non-flying aircraft. The management programs include aircraft inspections, acquiring and scheduling crews, negotiating insurance procurements, hangar acquisitions, aircraft detailing, long-term preservation, maintenance and remarketing for aircraft […]
Cessna 120/140 convention slated
The 34th Annual International Cessna 120/140 Association Convention is slated for Oct. 14-18, 2009 at Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA) in Gulf Shores, Alabama. In previous years, there have been up to 100 Cessnas flying in for the event. Some of the many activities at this year’s convention will be a tour of the Teledyne Continental […]
Distraction results in bad landing
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Strong survive tough economy
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON We continue to see the effects of the last year of economic turmoil in LSA market shares. An updated ranking of market share shows the top 20 (of 70 total) producers still represent almost 90% of total SLSA registrations. (For the record: Registrations on the FAA’s database are not the same […]
The Land of Perfect
SHORT FINAL By DEBORAH McFARLAND Like many aviators, I spend some of my free time cruising various aviation forums, and from past experience, I have learned to take what I read with a grain of salt. Recently, however, it has been kind of difficult to ignore some of the nonsense that makes its way to […]
Going after Joe Six-Pack
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: Ben Sclair’s Touch & Go column, “Let’s attract the money,” in the April 3 issue: Though I find much of what you say accurate, I don’t think it entirely covers or tenders a plan to fix the problems. As a longtime stakeholder, airport and flight school owner/operator, providing a number […]