National Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen recently served as moderator for a high-profile gathering of aviation professionals about progress toward the implementation of the Next Generation (NextGen) air transportation system. As chairman of RTCA, Bolen introduced speakers and panels at the start of the two-day RTCA 2014 Global Aviation Symposium in Washington, […]
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E55 turns to crowdsourcing to raise funds for improvements
In its continuing fight to save Ocean Ridge Airport (E55) near Gualala, Calif., the Bower family has launched a campaign on Smallknot, an online crowdsourcing site for small businesses. According to a report on AVweb, the family needs to raise $60,000 to put an asphalt slurry coating on the runway. The California Department of Transportation […]
Two fund-raisers prepare way for Warbird Weekend
GRANGEVILLE, Idaho – Warbird Weekend is approaching — July 12-13 — and two upcoming fund-raisers are planned to help fund fuel costs that support bringing more aircraft for the two-day show at the Idaho County Airport. This Saturday, June 14, the Blue Fox Theater in Grangeville will show the ‘80s classic film “Top Gun.” The show starts at 9 […]
Wagstaff joins forces with Southeast Aero to create aerobatic school
Kramer Upchurch, president of Southeast Aero, and Patty Wagstaff have teamed up to create the Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School in St. Augustine, Florida. Southeast Aero is the U.S. distributor for the Extra aircraft at St. Augustine Airport (KSGJ). The Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School will focus on precision aerobatics in classic competition style for people who want to fly […]
Belite introduces liquid fuel probe sensor
Belite Electronics has introduced a Liquid (Fuel) Probe sensor. The patent-pending new sensor system is inserted into the bottom of any fuel tank and will provide a calibrated indication of empty to full for any size or shape of fuel tank, from a minimum depth of 6 inches up to a maximum depth of 48 inches, according […]
Victor Technologies creates free web-based learning system
Victor Technologies has launched a new training site that allows users access to training materials and tools from the company’s website. Content is now available without log in or registration credentials, and it has been optimized for access on mobile devices, officials noted. Victor Technologies manufactures cutting, gas control and specialty welding equipment under brand names […]
Lack of oil kills engine
Aircraft: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: Miami, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student and flight instructor reported that, during their preflight inspection, 4.5 quarts of oil was in the engine sump and the fuel tanks were full. Another quart of oil was added to the engine before takeoff. About 1 hour 40 minutes into the […]
GA reluctant to jump on NextGen bandwagon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA needs to take speedier action, as well as assure pilots and aircraft owners that expenditures for equipment will not significantly change for general aviation to move ahead to prepare for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), members of Congress were told in a hearing held Wednesday by the House Committee on Small […]
Redbird Challenge on final approach
Think you have mad pilot skills? Are you willing to prove it and possibly win a free trip to AirVenture? You can, if you enter the Flying Cup Challenge sponsored by Redbird Flight Simulations, Flying Magazine, Jeppesen and ForeFlight. Introduced at SUN ’n FUN, the challenge has proven popular with pilots. “Challenges are being flown […]