One of the highlights of my summers is a trip to Oshkosh, Wis., for the annual AirVenture show. The best parts of the show are seeing what is new and catching up with old friends. Since I have been going to this show for about 30 years, I have noted a lot of changes. I […]
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New report: Sequestration will ground aviation
A study released by the Aerospace Industries Association and Econsult Corp. estimates that budget cuts to FAA operations as a result of sequestration could cost up to 132,000 aviation jobs, sap $80 billion a year from the nation’s gross domestic product, and strip almost 2 billion pounds of freight capacity out of an air cargo […]
PAMA partners with RepairAPlane.com
By DALE FORTON. The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) has entered into a strategic partnership with RepairAPlane.com, a new website designed to match general aviation aircraft owners with qualified A&P mechanics and certified repair stations throughout the country, including paint, interior and avionics shops. At RepairAPlane.com, aircraft owners post needed repair or upgrade work for […]
Shadin Avionics sells 600th fuel flow system
Shadin Avionics recently delivered its 600th fuel flow system to Air Tractor, which manufactures agricultural aircraft. Air Tractor also announced that Shadin Microflo-L fuel flow systems will be standard on all aircraft deliveries going forward, Shadin officials said. “Shadin Fuel Management systems have a long history of saving aircraft owners money and reducing pilot workload,” […]
New features for Garmin Pilot app
Garmin has unveiled new features and capabilities for the Garmin Pilot app, including support for the GDL 39 portable ADS-B receiver. When paired with a GDL 39, Garmin Pilot can display subscription-free weather and ADS-B datalink traffic information. “Garmin Pilot now offers more valuable, safety-enhancing information than ever before,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president […]
STC approval for Aspen Avionic’s Connected Pilot
Aspen Avionics has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of Connected Pilot, the first in the series of the company’s Connected Panel product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. Leveraging Aspen’s Approved Model List, Connected Pilot is available to owners of more than 900 makes and […]
Shady Acres to celebrate 50th anniversary
Shady Acres (3B8), a residential airpark in Spanaway, Wash., will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a fly-in on Sept. 1. Call Judy Scott at 253-219-7980 for more information.
AOPA adds fourth flight training scholarship
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has added the Jimmie Allen Flying Club Flight Training Scholarship as the fourth award to its Flight Training Scholarship Program. The new scholarship, donated by AOPA member Sarah Wilson who pilots the 1929 Jimmie Allen Stearman Speedmail, will award $5,000 to a student pilot working towards an initial sport, […]
Too much brake for grass landing
This August 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Buena, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot decided to fly to a grass strip […]