GippsAERO, the Australian based manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan utility aircraft, has appointed Muncie Aviation as its authorized dealer for the midwestern United States. Muncie Aviation, in operation since 1932 and based at Muncie Airport (MIE) in Indiana, is a long established sales dealer for high-performance turboprops, turbocharged and piston aircraft, and provides maintenance and […]
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Socata North America honors two long-time employees
SOCATA North America has honored the two most senior employees at DAHER-SOCATA’s U.S. subsidiary, celebrating their careers that span more than 20 years of service. The two employees are Kam Phongsavath, who is SOCATA North America’s Director of Quality Control; and Scott Ross, Shop Manager at the company’s Repair Station. The combination of their careers […]
IMC Clubs names Busch VP
IMC Club International has named Tim Busch of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as Regional Vice President of its Central Region. “I want to welcome Tim to the IMC Club’s leadership team,” said IMC Club’s President Radek Wyrzykowski. “His experience and aviation achievements are really impressive. It is a pleasure to see him able to provide such […]
Student pilot lands with tailwind
This April 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Hampton, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was landing at his home airport at the […]
Familiar frame, different name
For some planes, it’s the (air)frame, not the name, that sells it. Such is the case with the Polish-built AT-4, an airframe that was introduced to the American market a few years back as the Gobosh 700. Gobosh, which stands for Go Big Or Stay Home, went out of business in 2009, but the AT-4 […]
Media promotion: The right — and wrong — way
As a 30-year industry PR man and promoter, I think I know something about media relations. Perhaps I’m kidding myself, but at least I was successful in my time. Recently, I encountered two general aviation examples of how — and how NOT — to do it. I happened to contact Jones Brothers Air and Seaplane […]
Want to lure new pilots? Slash the price of airplanes
The cost of building and developing new aircraft must be slashed if general aviation is to attract new pilots, sustain the existing population of owners and flyers and drive up safety, said the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) at AERO 2012 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. In a report at FlightGlobal.com, GAMA’s Greg Bowles is quoted as […]
Oceano Airport Celebration coming up
An airport celebration will be held May 11-12 at Oceano Airport (L52) in California. The festivities begin Friday May 11 with a Beach Burger Fry and Dance from 5:30 to 9:30. The $10 ticket buys dinner and the dance. Music will be provided by The San Luis Jazz Band. The theme of Saturday’s events is […]
Book signing at MAPS Air Museum
The author of “My Very Dearest Anna,” Kara Martinelli, will be at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, April 29, for a book signing that coincides with the aviation museum’s spring pancake breakfast. The first book from Hemlock Films, “My Very Dearest Anna” features letters from Martinelli’s grandparents during World War II. The […]