EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Too many people look at aviation today within a narrow scope, while it is actually an amazing expression of our freedom, according to Jack Pelton, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Pelton commented for the annual observance of National Aviation Day, which is held each Aug. 19 to […]
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Congressional GA Caucus continues to grow
The number of General Aviation Caucus members in the U.S. House and Senate is approaching all-time highs. “The good news is that we’ve built the GA Caucus in the House back up to 248 members,” says National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Vice President for Government Affairs Dick Doubrava. He pointed out that after the mid-term elections […]
National Aviation Day to honor Bob Hoover
WASHINGTON D.C. — Bob Hoover will be recognized today, Aug. 19, for his contributions to aviation for this year’s National Aviation Day event at the U.S. Capitol. The event, beginning at 7 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol’s Visitor Center Theater, will showcase a documentary highlighting Hoover. The film also includes Sean D. Tucker and Harrison Ford. Ford, who […]
Free admission to Florida Air Museum for National Aviation Day
LAKELAND, Fla. — In honor of National Aviation Day today, Aug. 19, SUN ‘n FUN is offering free admission to Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum. Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum, the official aviation and education museum of the state of Florida, is the main hub of several aviation learning centers on the SUN […]
Museum slates Seaplane Homecoming
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. — On Sept. 19, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State will pay tribute to the Father of Naval Aviation in its annual Seaplane Homecoming. The event honors Glenn H. Curtiss, the first man to take off and land on water in an airplane. Curtiss inspired […]
Blocked pitot tube contributes to crash
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll in Mackinac Island, Mich., the Cessna 182T visually appeared and felt to be accelerating normally, but the airspeed indicator never increased above 40 knots. He aborted the takeoff when the plane was halfway down the runway. He used brakes to decelerate, but the 182 was skidding on the […]
Picture of the Day makes a global connection
Star Novak, a frequent contributor of photos to General Aviation News, found a photo from this year’s AirVenture that immediately caught her eye and we ran it as the Picture of the Day, with a plea to help find the woman in the photo. With some help from Brian Krause, Star was able to track […]
Is unleaded avgas coming to an airport near you?
By DEAN BILLING. Perhaps you noticed the announcement that Swift Fuels made at AirVenture 2015, which was also carried by General Aviation News. Swift Fuels has begun distributing 94 MON, unleaded aviation fuel to several airports and has begun a program to distribute it throughout the U.S. Airports currently carrying the new 94 MON unleaded […]
World Heritage Air Museum opens at KPTK
WATERFORD, Mich. — The World Heritage Air Museum (WHAM) has opened its new headquarters and flight operations base at a renovated hanger at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK). The hangar will be home to several rare vintage jets from around the world where visitors can get an up close view and learn more about the aircraft and the […]