The Sky Arrow has become the first LSA produced for the U.S. market with a disabled pilot option. Manufactured by Iniziative Industriali Italiane (3I) in Italy, the Sky Arrow’s disabled pilot option allows pilots who cannot operate the rudder pedals with their feet to apply yaw input with a left side-stick that also includes a […]
Hurriance Katrina delivers $44 million to Gulfport Biloxi
Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport in Mississippi, one of the airports damaged by Hurricane Katrina, will receive $44 million to repair its terminal building, taxiways, cargo facility, general aviation facility, and rental car facility. The FAA is not requiring the airport to provide any matching funds to qualify for the grant, allowing for faster repairs as […]
Cessna exploring LSA
Cessna is exploring the idea of producing a Light Sport Aircraft. Earlier this month, company officials said they are studying the feasibility of adding an LSA to the Cessna line up. Cessna plans to unveil a proof of concept aircraft at EAA AirVenture next month. The idea is to get feedback from the aviation community. […]
GA contributes more than $150 billion to U.S. economy
A new study demonstrates GA’s value to the U.S. economy, pegging its contributions at more than $150 billion. The study, commission by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), shows that GA’s contribution is significantly higher than past estimates, indicating its increasing role as a provider of […]
Under construction: Airparks as a way to save airports?
I moved to the Tacoma, Wash., area in 1970 and almost since that first day I can remember threats being sounded about Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW). The airport is located in the county across a bridge from the City of Tacoma, very close to the small community of Gig Harbor. Because the airport is owned […]
Outstanding service should be recognized, revisited
I commend GANews for publishing unsatisfactory business practices by FBOs as reported in Mark Grady’s column (Bad Business: Are some airports hurting GA?, Jan 20 issue). However, I agree with Bruce Webbon as stated in his letter (Outstanding service should be recognized, March 10 issue), when exceptional service is received it should also be recognized. […]
Researching accidents at Chapel Hill Airport
Regarding your follow-up to the letter by Mr. Morrow regarding the closure of Chapel Hill’s Horace Williams Airport (A better use for Horace Williams Airport land? May 5 issue), you stated that “We can only wonder at the basis for the statement that ‘most of us as residents of Chapel Hill regard the airport as […]
Another suggestion for troubleshooting
I enjoyed reading Paul McBride’s article on the problem the fellow has with high EGT (Ask Paul: Is it a sticking valve? An induction leak? May 5 issue). You have some very good tips there. However the one suggesting using a soap solution around the intake area while the engine is running seems a little […]
Tell us the solution
Ben Visser’s article, Can you hear me now? Are cell phones bad news around fueling operations? (May 5 issue), is very timely with the new Light Sport Aircraft. I just purchased a Tecnam Bravo. The reason is that the Rotax engine really does not like leaded fuel and the manual says to use premium auto […]