In a tough job market for the aviation industry, demand for one niche is booming: crop-dusting, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal. The story notes: Pilots are drawn to crop-dusting not only for the money, but also for the chance to be their own bosses and to do the kind of low-altitude […]
Attempt to avoid mud damages plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
‘Max Trescott GPS Guides’ for iPhone
Half of GPS users surveyed said they have difficulty getting a GPS to do what they want. Using flight plans and finding infrequently used pages were the most common issues. Author Max Trescott has launched “Max Trescott GPS Guides” for the iPhone. In partnership with Hilton Software, the initial release includes applications for the Garmin […]
NPR hatchet job
The National Public Radio show All Things Considered discussed uncontrolled airspace following the Hudson River midair from last weekend. (Read transcript or listen to FAA: Midair Collision Mirrors Other Near-Misses from Monday, August 10). Author Frank James wrote on “the two-way blog“ to follow up the radio interview. To say it was less-than-stellar is an […]
New York Post: Why the FAA fails
Robert Poole Jr., writes an interesting story in the New York Post (August 11) on why the FAA fails (as it relates to the Hudson River midair). Better yet, he TRIES to explain why the FAA fails. From the story: Everyone recognizes that airspace above and around major airports must be controlled, but GA groups […]
Midwest LSA Expo gathers more positive press
The Mt. Vernon (Illinois) Register-News reports planning for the October 1-3 Midwest LSA Expo is proceeding nicely. The Expo is a collaborative effort that has brought together several disparate area organizations. [Chris] Collins [Mt. Vernon Outland Airport airport manager] said the Expo, which will be held Oct. 1 through 3, has been a joint effort […]
C-210 upgrade from Sierra Industries
The Sierra Super Centurion (SSC) combines state-of-the-art avionics with, Sierra’s R/STOL, gear door conversion and a custom single-piece panel, to offer a complete 21st century transformation of the classic Centurion. Sierra’s “Fly-Thru” maintenance program can help minimize down time by providing a loaner aircraft while the SSC modifications are performed. Depending on aircraft condition, typical […]
A promise kept
At Oshkosh in 2003, General Aviation News met Tim Garrett, an aerospace engineer from Indianapolis and a private pilot who has Multiple Sclerosis. Hanging out at the Zenith Aircraft Co. exhibit, Garrett told us his dream was to build his own airplane and fly it to the big show. His plane, a Zenith 601 XL, […]
The Dirty Bird Award
Most of the time airplanes at AirVenture are judged on the authenticity of restoration and cleanliness. Taigh Ramey, a vintage aircraft restorer and judge at last month’s show, decided to go to the other extreme with his newly-acquired Beechcraft C-45G. “We thought we’d go after the coveted Dirty Bird Award,” he said. Ramey recently bought […]