The United States Air Force Thunderbirds military jet team will return to Sun ‘n Fun in 2010. The Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo is slated for April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. “Sun ‘n Fun is honored and excited to hear that the world recognized military jet team – […]
FRG hosts Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony
Some 400 people participated in Pearl Harbor memorial ceremonies Dec. 7 at Republic Airport (FRG) in New York, as five survivors of that attack were honored at the American Airpower Museum by members of the Air Force Association and the US Navy. The highlight of the hour-long program included the blessing of the roses by […]
Washington Aviation moves to AWO
After almost seven years at the Smokey Point Gateway Center, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is moving its offices to the Arlington Airport (AWO). The move is an opportunity for WSDOT to partner with the city of Arlington to share office space at the airport, according to WSDOT officials. The new office will […]
State Tax Guide for GA to be released
Conklin & de Decker is releasing the new 2010 State Tax Guide for General Aviation in January 2010. The guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states and addresses the sales and use taxes applicable to aircraft sales, ownership, leases, parts, and labor. In 2009 several states implemented […]
Cobham DACS receives TSO
Cobham’s Digital Audio Control System (DACS) has received Technical Standards Order (TSO) certification from the FAA, a milestone that approves the manufacture of DACS for installation on certified aircraft, according to company officials. This is in addition to achieving European Technical Standards Order (ETSO) in September of this year. With installations completed and certified by […]
Bird-B-Gone publishes new catalog
Bird-B-Gone, Inc. has just published a new catalog for commercial, industrial, and residential use. The full-color 49-page catalog includes a series of new products, including the “Avian-Plus” Bird Hazing System. The catalog features more than 100 products to help solve virtually any type of pest bird problem. To receive a copy of the new catalog: […]
GE’s M601 engines for agconversions
Cascade Aircraft Conversions has signed a contract to purchase GE’s M601 turboprop engines for its conversion supplemental type certificates (STCs) on Thrush and Air Tractor 300, 400 and 500 series agricultural aircraft. Located in Washington State, Cascade has been serving the agricultural aviation industry for more than 35 years. For more information: GE.com/Aviation or CascadeAircraftConversions.com
Fuel exhaustion gets student pilot
This December 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 152; Location: Fort Worth, Texas; Injuries: None; Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot reported that prior to departing his home […]
Turbulence ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Make sure your seatbelt is fastened tightly as turbulence is expected in 2010. Once again the FAA will be working under a temporary extension. Presidential and Congressional interests have been focused on reforming healthcare, so subjects like reauthorizing a government agency are getting short shrift. When Congress does get around to the […]