The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has published a new guidance statement, “Ethical Business Aviation Transactions,” outlining best practices for ethical transactions between buyers and sellers of business aircraft products and services. “Business aviation has always had a strong ethical culture with regard to transactions and a host of other matters,” said NBAA President and […]
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$10,000 in scholarships available
Applications are being taken through Jan. 8, 2018, for several scholarships offered through Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA). The scholarships include: The $1,700 Air Training International Flight Procedures Training Scholarship for international flight procedures training. Clear Skies Club Course: Aircraft Acquisitions, Charlie Bravo Aviation ($5,000) for online aircraft acquisition training. USC Viterbi Aviation Safety and […]
Sporty’s redesigns fuel tester
Sporty’s has redesigned its Fuel Tester. The tester fits all popular quick-drain and recessed valves and includes a removable, full-length metal rod. Unlike plastic pins found in other fuel testers, this metal rod will never need replacement, Sporty’s officials say. In addition, octane color codes are molded onto the transparent cylinder, while a reversible screwdriver is […]
Free drone webinar slated for Jan. 9
With the holiday season fast approaching, many individuals may find an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), also known as a drone, under their tree this year. It is important to know that there are regulations and safety practices that every UAS enthusiast should take into consideration before every flight to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. To find […]
Equipment failure brings down Globe
The private pilot reported that, before departure, he performed an engine run-up with carburetor heat applied, and no anomalies were noted. He departed for the personal local flight, and when the Globe GC1B reached about 100′ above ground level, the engine power decreased from 2,400 to 1,600 rpm, so he executed a forced landing to […]
Picture of the day: Earth, Sky & Thunderbird
Ace photographer Hayman Tam sent in this photo he named “Earth, Sky & Thunderbird.” The photo was taken at the 2017 Pikes Peak Regional Airshow in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Thunderbird #1 gets ready to taxi back after their performance,” he explains.
All I want for Christmas, revisited
Since childhood I’ve experienced an onslaught of marketing messages that focus on a single, classic, opening to a sentence. “All I want for Christmas…” I suspect you’ve experienced something similar. At this slightly later stage of life (I tend to doubt any adolescents are reading this page) it might be time to revisit that idea. […]
Video: 10 Airplanes You Can Actually Buy in 2018
If you are convinced you have to be extremely rich to own an airplane, you might be wrong, according to this video from Automotive Territory, Trending News and Car Reviews. This 11-minute video profiles 10 airplanes — from ready to fly to kit planes — that are priced on par with some luxury cars. Some […]
FAA restricts drone operations over Department of Energy facilities
At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the FAA has restricted drone operations over seven Department of Energy (DOE) facilities. The FAA and DOE have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these sites: Hanford Site, Franklin County, Washington; Pantex Site, Panhandle, Texas; Los […]