The Fresno Fashion Fair Mall in California will host an unusual display in its center court this week – an airplane. To reach a new audience, Central Valley Sport Planes Inc., located at Fresno’s Downtown Chandler Airport, is partnering with T-Bird Aviation and Remos Aircraft to display a new Remos LSA (pictured) at the mall’s […]
Georgia governor to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will be the featured guest speaker for the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for July 16. Perdue, a commercially rated pilot, will discuss the new Aviation Authority Program. Also scheduled to speak is aviation veteran Lance Toland who serves as chairman of the board of the Georgia […]
FAA issues new advisory circular for vintage aircraft
In a move intended to help keep vintage aircraft safely maintained, restored and flying, the FAA has issued Advisory Circular AC 23-27, Parts and Materials Substitution for Vintage Aircraft. The publication gives guidance to both owner/restorers and FAA aviation safety inspectors when collecting information needed for an FAA approval when parts or materials used in […]
Resolution would honor GA
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) has introduced a resolution in the House to recognize the contributions of the general aviation industry to the United States. Noting the many services GA provides – from aiding law enforcement to providing access to small communities – H. Res. 508 also encourages GA activities, according to a report by By […]
Cessna and Piper associations plan annual pre-AirVenture gathering
The Cessna Flyer Association and Piper Flyer Association are inviting all Cessna and Piper pilots to fly into Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ) in Waupaca, Wisc., for the associations’ Annual Gathering. The Gathering will be held the weekend preceding EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-26, at the groups’ headquarters, better known as “The Blue Hangar.” “This will […]
Youth Aviation Adventure teams with FAA
The Youth Aviation Adventure program reached another milestone when it recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the FAA, establishing a collaborative effort to promote aviation with young people across America. The ceremony took place at FAA headquarters, in Washington, D.C. Signing on behalf of the FAA was Paula Lewis, Assistant Administrator for Regions and […]
A deadly combination
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a potentially deadly combination. A Purdue University study of 10 Indiana GA airports found that animals can gain easy access to runways and infield areas, increasing the likelihood of planes striking those animals. Animal strikes received national attention in January. Commercial pilot and Purdue alumnus Charles “Sully” Sullenberger […]
South Carolina county seeks ways to make its airport fly
The Horry County Department of Airports is looking for suggestions on how to attract traffic and revenue to the Conway-Horry Airport. The department decided in June that it would continue to run the airport’s FBO and fueling operations until the economy picked up and better proposals for taking over the operations would come in, but […]
‘Close Calls – Lessons to Live By’
In an upcoming pilot safety series on DVD, “Close Calls – Lessons To Live By,” aviation masters Bob Hoover and Wayne Handley reveal the wisdom gained from their combined 50,000 hours of flying experience, often in extreme conditions. Each of them shares how they survived in-flight emergencies by applying simple safety principles. Using actual crash […]