The Bahamas government has instituted new aviation taxes: $50 for arriving private aircraft and $75 in and $75 out for commercial operators. This tax, labled a “processing fee” for General Declaration forms, also applies for technical fuel stops. “Departure taxes do not apply for a fuel stop, although I received reports this year of some […]
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Flying for Panama’s underdogs
How did the search for GPS units, cameras and chance encounters on the streets of Bozeman, Montana, help indigenous people trying to protect their land in Panama? Click here to read how Lighthawk, an environmental group that uses volunteer pilots, helped these people.
Landmark Aviation begins operations at GRR
Landmark Aviation has officially begun operations at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, through the acquisition of the assets of Northern Air and The Grand Rapids Air Center. “Landmark is excited to be expanding its footprint into Michigan,” President & CEO Dan Bucaro stated. “We look forward to working with the […]
Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing now available
The July/August 2013 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on airman preparedness. Articles explore procedures, techniques, and equipment that can help you stay ahead of the aviation safety curve and prepare for the unexpected. Among the feature articles in this issue include: “What Would MacGyver Do?” – a look into aviation survival equipment (p. 10); […]
Poor approach dings Super Cub
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Cordova, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoff and landings. The first two approaches and landings were uneventful. During the third landing, the approach was not stabilized. Instead of going around, he attempted to extend the approach down the runway. The […]
Declare your independence: Fly cheap
There are two kinds of GA pilots in the world. The first group is the experienced pilot who wants to continue flying as often and for as many years as possible. A major deterrent to meeting that goal is cost. Renting an airplane at $100 an hour or more is difficult for many of us. […]
EAA petitions federal court on ATC charges
The Experimental Aircraft Association(EAA) filed a petition July 3 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, asking the court to review and provide relief from payments demanded by the FAA in relation to air traffic control services at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. In its petition, EAA asks the court to stop […]
‘Lark of Duluth’ replica certified airworthy
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Aviation Institute’s replica of the world’s first “commercial” airplane, The Lark of Duluth, has received an FAA Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate, clearing the institute’s locally built aircraft for flight. Duluth Aviation Institute’s Board of Trustees President Sandra Ettestad, stated, “January 1, 2014 marks the 100-year anniversary of commercial aviation. It is […]
Grand re-opening of 3D movie theater next week at Museum of Flight
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight’s William M. Allen Theater re-opens July 6 after extensive renovations and technical upgrades. Celebrating the grand opening, the theater will be among the first in the country to premier “Fighter Pilot 3D: Operation Red Flag,” the 48-minute Stephen Low Company and K2 Communications documentary adventure in 3D, with a […]