The FAA has determined that a city ordinance banning jets from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in California “unjustly and unreasonably” discriminates against certain aircraft. City officials are expected to appeal the FAA decision. If the decision is not reversed, the city will likely file an appeal in federal court. Santa Monica officials contend the […]
Prominent advocate for aviation educators joins SAFE
Silas “Cy” Peterson has joined the Society of Aviation & Flight Educators. A retired Northwest Airlines pilot from Northfield, Minn., Peterson has long been actively involved with aviation education. He served as NAFI treasurer from 1990 until retiring from the board in 2004. For more information: SafePilots.org.
Dynon software upgrade now available
Dynon Avionics, Inc. has released software version 5.1 for its EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) and EMS (Engine Monitoring System) products. The software upgrade is available free to all existing EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100, FlightDEK-D180, EMS-D10, and EMS-D120 customers and will ship with new instruments. Dynon Avionics EFISs are installed in thousands of aircraft and are used […]
U.S. Customs Inspection Station open at Capital Region International Airport
A new United States Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station opened at the Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, Mich, May 26. The new $4.3 million, 17,500-square-foot facility is located at the east end of the main terminal. The Capital Region International Airport is the only international airport in Michigan outside Detroit with a […]
Poor approach leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
The Hangar
By DEBORAH McFARLAND My friend, Bob, at the Tom B. David Airport in Calhoun, Ga. (CZL), has been trying to explain to some folks in his town about the ambiance that can be found at the airport. Trying to describe the nuances of aviation to non-aviators can be a tricky business. In particular, Bob would […]
Gathering Foundation launches Web site
The group that put together the enormously successful Gathering of Mustangs & Legends in 2007 has become a foundation to “preserve the legacy of the remaining vintage fighter aircraft throughout the world by sustaining their history and contribution to aviation” and launched a new Web site at www.gatheringfoundation.org. Most of the information at the Gathering’s […]
Congress congratulates AOPA on 70th anniversary
Rep. Charles Dent (R.-Pa.) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives on May 21 congratulating AOPA on its seventieth anniversary and commending the association for its works on behalf of general aviation. “As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure and Homeland Security committees, I have greatly enjoyed working with AOPA to advance general […]
New low-cost glass panels from Dynon
Dynon Avionics, Inc. has released two new EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) products. The EFIS-D6 and EFIS-D60 offer modern glass panel avionics at the cost of $1,600 and $1,900. These basic, more affordable versions of Dynon’s best-selling primary flight displays are designed for pilots who want to save panel weight, space, and installation time compared […]