Maverick Aviation Group has opened a new 37,000-square-foot facility at the Henderson Executive Airport (HND) in Henderson, Nevada. The new terminal houses Maverick Aviation Group’s corporate offices, meeting spaces and a hangar. The terminal features a lobby, which features high-definition televisions that broadcast Grand Canyon tips and trivia, as well as a café where passengers […]
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Sporty’s and Frasca partner to improve flight training
Sporty’s and Frasca International, Inc. have partnered to develop and market an integrated training program and other products that use Sporty’s training expertise and Frasca’s simulation expertise. The partnership will work to create training materials, course content, and programs for flight students to use with Frasca simulators, according to company officials. Flight students at Sporty’s […]
Spatial disorientation kills two
This February 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 Malibu. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Belleville, Illinois. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot had flown to an airport to receive training […]
GA Security Blog debuts
This is the first post of our new GA Security Blog, written by Dave Hook, an expert on general aviation security: With the Barefoot Bandit now doing hard time behind bars, you might think that the risk of aircraft thefts is diminished. But you’d be wrong. Late last month local law enforcement officials in Utah […]
Northwest Aviation Show prepares for takeoff
Special to General Aviation News from the Washington Aviation Association Just when the short winter days and grounded planes become too much to bear for aviators at the end of February, there’s a sign of happier airborne days ahead. For many, the annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show marks the end of winter in […]
A Special Cub: EAAers finish airplane for dying comrade
From EAA Chapter 282 in Clearwater, Florida, comes the heartwarming story of Walter Crosby, who realized the dream of seeing his restored 1946 Piper Cub fly for the first time in more than 50 years. Thanks to the love and dedication of his fellow chapter members, Walt got to see his cherished airplane become airborne […]
Who needs legs when I have wings?
The folks at Pipistrel sent along a link to a story about Jan Hercek, a paraplegic who dreamed of flying since he was 8. It’s a long story, but well worth the read, as he details the struggles he went through to finally get his wings. Many pilots will appreciate the hurdles he had to […]
How Things Fly exhibit takes off at the San Diego museum
A new exhibit, “How Things Fly… Experience the Adventure,” opened Feb. 4 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The exhibit is divided into four zones: Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Meteorology and Air Traffic Control — each giving an insight into the wonder of flight. Aerodynamics: Have you ever wondered how a bird flies in the […]
Cessna Mobile Service Unit joins lineup for Super Bowl
Cessna Aircraft Co. is stationing two Mobile Service Units for on-site technical expertise and immediate support to general aviation aircraft owners at the 46th Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Today’s game is just one of many big sporting events that a Mobile Service Unit (MSU) will appear at during 2012, company officials said. “With more than […]