The latest issue of FAA Aviation News focuses on Light Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilot, including training tips and maintenance requirements. The online edition is available at FAA.gov/news/aviation_news FAA Aviation News is the safety policy voice for the non-commercial general aviation community. The magazine’s objective is to improve safety by: Making the community aware of […]
Frasca receives ACONE Cabot Award
Rudy Frasca, the founder and CEO of Frasca International, recently received the 2009 Godfrey L. Cabot Award from the Aero Club of New England (ACONE). He was recognized for his lifelong achievements and innovative developments in flight simulation and received the award from John G.L. Cabot (shown in center of photo), the grandson of ACONE […]
Preserving the voices of history
The San Diego Air & Space Museum (SDASM) has joined with five other San Diego museum partners for a collaborative oral history project to record the area’s rich aviation history before these stories are lost forever. The other five museums include the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, the USS Midway Museum, the Flying Leatherneck Museum, the […]
University adds G1000 training suite
Kansas State University Aviation has acquired a Garmin G1000 integrated avionics training suite for the university’s avionics maintenance students and professional pilot degree programs. “This educational training equipment will advance our avionics program to the next level and improve an already-superior hands-on experience for our K-State professional pilot students,” said Dr. Kurt Barnhart, head of […]
Last big splash of the season
Fantasy of Flight is inaugurating a new event in September: Fantasy of Flight’s Last Big Splash, slated for Sept. 26-27. The event will feature seaplanes in action at Lake Agnes, which is next to Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. The event is free with paid admission to Fantasy of Flight. For more information: […]
GA consulting firm launched
Lindsey McFarren, a former staffer for the National Air Transportation Association and Transportation Security Administration, has launched McFarren Aviation Consulting (MAC), which will focus solely on the GA industry. McFarren has hands-on experience in the GA industry as a flight instructor, then by owning a small flight school before working with a large fractional management […]
Lakebed landing goes bad for student
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
GAN to produce Offical Program for Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In
General Aviation News has been selected by Colorado Sport Aviation to produce the official program for their 30th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In. It will be held at their new venue at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver, Colorado, August 22-23, 2009. There will be exhibits featuring aircraft manufacturers & aviation vendors, aircraft judging, aviation […]
P-51B replica to star in July 4th parade
The Oakland Aviation Museum will tow a P-51B replica through the Alameda, Calif., 4th of July Parade. Riding in the cockpit will be Tuskegee Airman 1st Lieutenant Le Roy Gillead. After the parade, the museum is hosting a 4th of July Hangar Jam and BBQ from 2 p.m. to 6 pm. Alameda band LBL Rhythm […]