WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board will consider a study on drug use trends in aviation Sept. 9. It will examine trends in over-the-counter, prescription and illicit drug use documented from toxicology reports of pilots that died in aircraft crashes for the 22 years between 1990 and 2012. The meeting on the drug […]
General Aviation
Pilots plan Capital Air Tour
The challenge of flying a general aviation airplane to all the state capitals in the lower 48, plus Alaska, in just two weeks is one that most private pilots would never accept. It is however, the flight plan for an inspiring journey being attempted by two veteran pilots to raise public awareness about smaller, municipal […]
Interactive map details aviation’s economic impact
The Alliance for Aviation Across America maintains an online, interactive map that details the industry’s economic impact throughout the country — “down to your specific zip code,” noted Alliance executive director Selena Shilad — while also listing important proclamations and initiatives in support of all general aviation. Check it out here.
Smithsonian unveils laser-scanned 3D model of Wright Flyer
The Wright brothers are credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane. With that same pioneer spirit, the Smithsonian recently unveiled its X 3D Collection and state-of-the-art 3D explorer. As part of the X 3D Collection, the 1903 Wright Flyer was scanned using a laser, producing an accurate 3D model. By creating a 3D […]
Cessna Independence facility delivers 10,000th aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Co. recently delivered the 10,000th single-engine aircraft from its Independence, Kan. facility since its first delivery in June 1996. Liberty University took delivery of this milestone aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, along with two other Cessna Skyhawks, adding to its growing flight training fleet. “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the quality of […]
Bearhawk Aircraft receives FAA approval for transition training
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Bearhawk Aircraft has received the first FAA authorization for transition training in a four-place Bearhawk amateur-built airplane. Bearhawk builder, owner and certified flight instructor (CFI), Jared Yates of Hickory, North Carolina, has received a Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) from the FAA allowing him to provide flight instruction in his four-place Bearhawk. […]
Banyan Air Service (FXE) partners with Go Rentals
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) has teamed with Go Rentals, a car rental service company. Go Rentals has been specializing in the private jet industry since 1995. With a new location at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Go Rentals will provide luxury rental cars through the Banyan facility. Every […]
Van’s names new Southern service center
Van’s Aircraft has tapped US Sport Planes of Denton, Texas, to provide factory authorized service for the RV12 SLSA Light-Sport aircraft. Servicing most the major LSA aircraft, US Sport Planes has been a Rotax Service Center for several years and have more than 20 A&P mechanics on staff. “We received good comments from our customers about US […]
Piper pilot flies into rising terrain
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: McNeal, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was taking a passenger on a tour of the local area, had previously conducted such flights, and had a normal route that he followed. However, on this occasion, he deviated from that route to “do something a […]