EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The “Mystery Box” from last year’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander. The contents of the “Mystery Box” — […]
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Hydroswing to provide doors for hangars at KSDM
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Hydroswing North America has been selected as the sole source of hangar doors at KSDM. In 2013, the San Diego City Council approved a redevelopment of Brown Field Municipal Airport in Otay Mesa, involving more than $1 billion in planned improvements over the next 20 years. Metropolitan Airpark, a four-phase commercial development, will cover […]
Custom Aircraft Cabinets expands metal fabrication capacity
SHERWOOD, Ark. — Custom Aircraft Cabinets (CAC) has expanded its metal fabrication capabilities. The CAC Component Fabrication Department now consists of more than 7,500 square feet of equipment, company officials noted. This expansion provides the ability not only to supply build-ready components to both the cabinet and upholstery shops, but has been designed as a “stand-alone” […]
Poor fuel management by Beech pilot
The pilot of the Beech Bonanza was on a cross-country flight that was supposed to take one hour and 50 minutes. At the start there were about 30 gallons of fuel in each wing tank, of which 27 gallons were usable fuel per side, which should have been enough fuel for the length of flight. […]
Picture of the day: Three amigos
Dale Andersen sent in this photo, noting, “three amigos landing on a dirt road in San Luis Obispo County, Calif.”
NBAA joins lawsuit to preserve GA access to East Hampton Airport
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined a federal lawsuit and is considering additional measures to ensure that general aviation pilots continue to have access to New York’s East Hampton Airport (HTO). According to NBAA officials, town officials are poised to implement a set of noise and access restrictions that the association has warned are […]
Boldmethod launches iOS app for VFR charts and publications course
Boldmethod has launched its first iOS app for its VFR Charts and Publications Course. The app lets pilots use the VFR Charts and Publications course on their iPad and iPhone, both online and offline. The app is free to download, and can be accessed by anyone who has purchased the VFR Charts and Publications course […]
SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair deemed a success
Officials with JSfirm.com reported that the second annual SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair held April 22 at the Florida Air Museum during the SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In was a success. Recruiters from 15 companies were on hand to speak with the more than 500 pre-registered job seekers about career opportunities ranging from pilots and flight operations […]
Planning underway for ASCEND Aviation Summer Camp
Planning for A.S.C.E.N.D. — Aviation Summer Camp: Exploring New Dimensions — has begun in North Carolina. This is the fifth year of the program, a week-long day camp that immerses campers in all aspects of aviation, for hobby or career. It is based at the EAAgles Nest, the home hangar of EAA Chapter 1083 at the […]