U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.), a long-time general aviation pilot, says the FAA “must justify continuance of the Washington, D.C., ADIZ” before his Environment and Public Works Committee will reauthorize it. Inhofe told a gathering at AirVenture that he has called a Sept. 12 meeting which top FAA, Defense Department, Department of Homeland Security […]
Highlights from AirVenture 2006
From Light Sport Aircraft to Very Light Jets and all that lies between could be found at this year’s AirVenture. On the LSA end of the spectrum more than 30 manufacturers and importers displayed their models on the LSA Mall near AeroShell Square, while the VLJs dominated the exhibit areas surrounding AeroShell Square. For warbird […]
“We listened” Changes in medicals in spotlight as FAA adminstrator meets Oshkosh crowd
“We got to this place because when you spoke, we listened.” That was the message from FAA Administrator Marion Blakey during her annual “Meet the Administrator” forum at AirVenture last month. She was referring to last year’s forum, where she said she “took a lot of heat” when the subject turned to medicals. “Truth be […]
Lindbergh Foundation, Lycoming award grants
The Lindbergh Foundation and Lycoming Engines have established a grant program for people whose research projects “will advance aviation technology and balance it with the care and protection of our environment,” the two organizations announced during AirVenture 2006. Lindbergh Grants are made in amounts up to $10,580 – the cost of building the “Spirit of […]
World’s only flyable B-29 needs help to return to flight
The Commemorative Air Force’s B-29 “Fifi” – the world’s only flyable B-29 – has been temporarily grounded by engine problems. To return the rare airplane to flight, the B-29/B-24 Squadron (the group within the CAF tasked with the responsibility for maintaining and flying the plane) needs to raise at least $3 million to custom fit […]
What is provisional certification?
When most of us think of an airplane as certified, we mean full certification. However, before the FAA issues a full type certificate a manufacturer may apply for an interim, “provisional” certificate which, in essence, is design approval. It imposes certain time and operational limitations, but allows the manufacturer to begin pilot training, conduct demonstration […]
Other Oshkosh 2006 News: Sportplanes.com will sell Remo G-3 in US
Sportsplanes.com will sell the Remo G-3 in the U.S. Manufactured in Germany, the high-wing LSA is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912S. For more information:
Other Oshkosh 2006 News: Flight Design has delivered more than 600 CT’s
Flight Design has delivered more than 600 CTs since the model’s introduction in 1997. Nearly 100 have been registered as special light-sport aircraft in the USA. The all-composite, two-place CT is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912S engine and equipped with a BRS parachute as standard equipment. For more information: 860-963-7272
Other Oshkosh 2006 News: Aircraft Spruce will open Canadian warehouse
Aircraft Spruce, which has warehouses in Corona, Calif., and Griffin, Ga., will open a Canadian warehouse in Toronto. The company will begin taking orders in September through its partnership with Kit Plane Builders, a company that offers builder’s assistance. For more information: