The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) has released its 2015 air shows calendar. The calendar features access to up-to-the-minute air show dates, locations, and performer appearances in multiple formats. The newly revamped calendar offers visitors multiple ways to find an show near them or their favorite performers, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force […]
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NTSB issues four safety alerts for GA
The NTSB recently issued four safety alerts for general aviation pilots and mechanics: Mastering Mountain Flying, Understanding Flight Experience (A rating alone cannot ensure safety: Training is key); Pilots: Perform Advanced Preflight After Maintenance; and Mechanics: Prevent Misrigging Mistakes. Each of the alerts, in PDF, includes an outline of the problem, summarizes related incidents and accidents, […]
Call for entries for Combs Gates award
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has officially made its nationwide “call for entries” for the 13th Annual Combs Gates Award. The $20,000 cash award is presented each year to an individual or group for a submitted project judged to be exemplary in the promotion and preservation of America’s air and space […]
Work begins on Museum of Flight’s new Aviation Pavilion
SEATTLE — Construction began Monday, April 6, on The Museum of Flight’s Aviation Pavilion — a structure that will cover more than 20 commercial and military airplanes once completed. Aircraft that will be moved to the Aviation Pavilion upon its completion include the museum’s recently restored Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, the 787 Dreamliner, Air Force One, the Concorde […]
Sun Aviation buys Vero Beach Avionics
VERO BEACH, Florida — Sun Aviation reports it has completed the purchase of the assets of Vero Beach Avionics, integrating all of the avionics shop’s equipment, facilities, technicians and leadership team into the services provided by Sun Aviation. Located adjacent to Piper Aircraft on the Vero Beach Municipal Airport, Sun Aviation is an Authorized Piper Service Center and […]
Funding sought for airstrips
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) President John McKenna and Public Lands Liaison Mark Spencer of Arizona testified March 18 before the U.S. House Department of Interior Appropriations Committee to request funding for the ongoing maintenance of airstrips on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). They pointed out the […]
Independence Aviation signs up for early delivery position for Sun Flyer
DENVER, Colorado – Independence Aviation (IA) has signed a deposit agreement with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) for an early delivery position on a Sun Flyer solar-electric training aircraft being developed by AEAC. Bob Stedman, IA president and CEO, said the company’s management has been extremely concerned about the rapidly rising cost of learning to fly and the impact […]
Power Flow offers free publication on exhaust systems
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Power Flow Systems recently published a 28-page guide in e-booklet format titled: “All You Ever Need To Know About: General Aviation Exhaust Systems.” The publication is free to all interested pilots and mechanics. The guide focuses on the exhaust system designs that are most prevalent on GA aircraft powered by four-cylinder Lycoming O-320, […]
EarthCam goes live at SPG
Now live at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, is EarthCam’s webcam. The new live streaming view lets you watch as general aviation airplanes prepare for takeoff.