ZD Publishing, Inc. has added new “pilot-friendly” manuals for the Garmin GPSmap 696 and G900X to its inventory. The manuals make it easy for newcomers to learn all the facets of their units, according to author John Dittmer. “Now that you have made a considerable investment in a navigation tool and information source, learn easily […]
Northland AMT program takes flight
The AMT program at Northland Community & Technical College, which has three campuses in Minnesota, has taken new flight with a new director, Scott Fletcher. “We know that the aviation industry is dynamic and constantly evolving,” Fletcher said. “Focusing on such will allow for us to be proactive in the development and implementation of new […]
Mid-Continent Instruments offers face-to-face customer service
Pat Napolitano has returned to Mid-Continent Instruments as an outside sales representative. Napolitano will directly support Mid-Continent’s 45-year history of providing responsive, one-on-one customer service. He will enhance communication and further cultivate relationships through face-to-face, on-site visits with friends and customers. With more than 20 years of experience and a strong aviation background, Napolitano’s expertise […]
A nice tribute to Harrison Ford
The June 29 issue of All Things Aviation includes a nice tribute to Harrison Ford, best known to the general public as an actor but well known to general aviation as a pilot and current leader of the Young Eagles program. “Harrison Ford has taken flying the way it should be taken, in baby steps,” […]
Do you know these things?
US News posted an article on June 29 entitled “10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Federal Aviation Administration.” While many readers of General Aviation News may know most of those things, it’s nice that US News is interested in educating the general public about aviation. On the other hand, read on. All of us […]
ISU team second in all-women Air Race Classic
Indiana State University aviation team members Jessica L. Campbell and Victoria Dunbar placed second over-all in the recent 2,359-nautical-mile, all-women Air Race Classic, taking the top collegiate honors. First place over-all went to Kelly Burris, an attorney from Michigan, and Erin Recke, who finished “just 0.933 ahead of us, so just one point separated first […]
Poor repair leads to poor landing
The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
NY lawmakers seek to save Airpower Museum
A senator and congressman are trying to save the American Airpower Museum, located in a hangar at Republic Airport on Long Island, according to a June 29 Newsday report. The museum is imperiled by a plan to build a safety apron at the end of a runway to give planes more space to stop in […]
Celebrate freedom to fly on Fourth of July
This Independence Day, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is encouraging everyone who already knows the freedom of the skies to share the experience with someone who doesn’t. “We want you to celebrate your freedom to fly by introducing it to others,” said AOPA President and CEO Craig L. Fuller on June 29. “Leonardo da […]