Atlantic Aviation Nashville, the newest facility in the company’s FBO network, is now open at Nashville International Airport (KBNA).
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EAA Air Academy revamped
Registration opens Sept. 3, 2024, for the EAA Air Academy, the longest running youth aviation residence camp in the world, which will enter 2025 with an updated focus and more opportunities for young people engaging with the world of flight, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Fuel Level Computer introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced its Fuel Level Computer (FLC), which helps aircraft owners calibrate irregular or circular fuel tanks, “providing a linear fuel level from a fuel tank that is in no way linear,” according to company officials.
Hyperbole and hokum in the air
A well-managed traffic pattern can handle a dozen aircraft or more at one time without undue risk to safety or efficiency. Plug one ego-driven pilot into that scenario and things can get really exciting, really fast.
Safety alert advises multi-engine pilots when to feather prop if one engine loses power
Once a propeller’s speed drops below the range at which start locks engage, feathering is not possible. “The resulting windmilling and parasitic drag are almost invariably followed by loss of control with fatal consequences,” NTSB officials said.
Garmin introduces new mode controller for GFC 600 autopilot
The new controller contains a larger, sunlight-readable display that provides more than double the usable screen area compared to the previous mode controller, according to company officials.
Celebrating the T-34 and its most famous air show pilot
A program themed on the 75th anniversary of the Beech T-34 Mentor trainer drew a crowd at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 — or was it to see Julie Clark, the T-34’s most famous air show pilot?
Florida International Air Show wins accolades
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) has named the Florida International Air Show one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2024.
Study shows KLEX economic impact tops $700 million
But officials note that the benefits of Blue Grass Airport go beyond the jobs and economic output attributed to it.