Aviation organizations from around New Jersey took exhibits to the State House in Trenton during General Aviation Awareness Week, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition-New Jersey, which was held May 18 through May 22. The event demonstrates the value of general aviation to the state and its communities. MAAC-NJ’s display was set up in Goldfinch […]
June 1 TSA security deadline stands
During a May 27 conference call with aviation industry organizations, the Transportation Security Administration reaffirmed the June 1 deadline for final implementation of its controversial Security Directive 1542-04-08F, commonly referred to simply as 8F, which would require background checks and photographic identification for any pilot needing unescorted access to airports serving commercial airlines. The general […]
Cessna slates Flight Instructor Safety Stand Down
Cessna Aircraft Co. has received FAA approval for its flight instructor safety stand down, a first for any aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The safety stand down is a training seminar designed for flight instructors, flight instructor candidates and commercial pilots who may have an interest in becoming flight instructors. The course serves as an […]
Aerocet composite floats earn STC
The FAA has issued an STC for PA-18 SuperCubs on Aerocet 2200 straight aircraft floats. “We have had a substantial number of requests for Aerocet to fill this void in our product line,” said Matt Sigfrinius, Aerocet’s general manager. “We have listened to the pilots and have delivered a product that we are confident will […]
Fly Away updates free downloads
Fly Away Simulation, an online source of flight simulator news, downloads and information for the Microsoft Flight Simulator Range, has just updated its download section, featuring many new add-ons for the FS range. Fly Away Simulation have been online for more than eight years providing the add-ons and news for the flight sim industry. It […]
Aviation biofuel proven in tests, but is there enough?
Initial flight tests have found that jet fuel partly made from camelina, algae or other biological feed stocks can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes by more than 50%, doesn’t affect performance and presents no technical or safety problems, a top Boeing official said on May 28. “It meets all jet fuel requirements and then […]
Aircraft ban at North Las Vegas defeated
“Whether you fly light general aviation, business, or experimental aircraft, you are welcome to fly into Nevada’s North Las Vegas Airport. State legislators made that clear May 26,” said a May 28 news release from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Instead of banning experimental and “high risk” aircraft from the airport, as originally intended, […]
Agcat goes down
The partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason.
Flying Friendly
A meeting about “Flying Friendly” and noise abatement will be held May 30 at Graham Aviation Services at Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) McNary Field in Oregon. The meeting, which begins at 9 a.m., will cover the airport’s officials Fly Friendly/Noise Abatement policy to which all pilots should adhere. Keeping the neighbors friendly to aviation creates […]