As general aviation ramps up for the big show, slated for July 25-31, 2022, GlobalAir.com has added a list to its site of deals being offered by FBOs around the country to pilots flying to Oshkosh, such as discounts on fuel, food, and camping.
Briefings
MRO Insider merges with European company to offer global coverage
The two companies help aircraft owners find maintenance providers around the world. Officials note that users find “three to six competitive quotes for AOG response quicker than sitting on hold with a single call center.”
Test your piloting skills at the Okie Derby Proficiency Rally
Pilots submit speed handicaps to the nearest nautical mile per hour and fuel estimates to the nearest 10th of one gallon for the aircraft they will be flying in the Okie Derby. The winner is the pilot who flies the closest to their speed and fuel estimates.
Wireless companies to continue mitigating potential 5G interference problems through July 2023
While it has little impact on general aviation, GA pilots have been following the roll-out of 5G by Verizon and AT&T and the impact of the new service on the National Airspace System.
Tecnam taps Cielo Blu for California and Arizona sales
Cielo Blu offers Tecnam aircraft all across the various models, including Light Sport Aircraft and single and twin-engine certified aircraft.
Alaska’s Childs Glacier airstrip expected to be ready for pilots by August 2022
Further airstrip grooming and hazard removal will take place in the summer of 2023.
Tax break in the works for Iowa airplane owners
A new law will exempt aircraft parts and labor from sales taxes. It’s estimated Iowa airplane owners could save up to $10 million.
Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems buys Sky-Ox
“Sky-Ox holds multiple legacy Supplemental Type Certificates for installed oxygen systems that will benefit from Aerox support, providing aircraft owners with the ability to use and maintain these very important systems with confidence. We intend to update these STCs with more modern hardware and to expand them to additional aircraft types to give aircraft owners a wider range of options.”
New Thrush Aircraft model certified
The new models combine the company’s 500-gallon airframe with additional engine options from Pratt and Whitney. The 510P2 is powered by the PT6-34AG engine, while the 510P2+ is powered by the PT6-140AG engine.