A state general aviation caucus was formally launched in the Washington legislature on Nov. 22 by state Sen. Jim Honeyford (R-Sunnyside). “Our goals will include the promotion of general aviation in Washington and support for smaller airports in the state,” Honeyford said of the new Washington State Legislative Aviation Caucus. “I also would like to try […]
General Aviation
Piper slates fly-in for potential buyers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft is inviting potential buyers for a fly-in Saturday, Dec. 7, at the company’s headquarters. “There isn’t a better place for serious aviators to be during December than in Florida, when the daytime high averages 74°,” said Piper Vice President of Sales and Marketing Drew McEwen. “We plan breakfast, factory […]
Website prepares to again track Santa’s epic flight
Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) are once again teaming up to track Santa’s Christmas Eve trek across the globe. Beginning Dec. 24 at 2:01 a.m. EST, visitors to the NORAD Tracks Santa site can use 2D and 3D tracking maps created by AGI— known as Santa Trackers — […]
FltPlan offers free Weight & Balance program
FltPlan is now offering its free Weight & Balance program via its website and mobile apps for more than 400 various makes and models of aircraft now in its database. Since the program was launched 18 months ago, pilots have created 38,000 unique, customized aircraft Weight & Balance profiles, according to company officials. “The program […]
Sport Picker 3 debuts
CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Sport Picker-3 is a new, single wheel tow bar from PICKER Tug and Towbar. The “-3” has been designed and engineered for the Light-Sport Aircraft category of aircraft and includes one hard solid rubber wheel, two adjustable Picker-Pins, insulated foam grips and a bright yellow powder-coat finish. The Sport Picker-3 is […]
Test flight ends in crash
Aircraft: Wittman Tailwind. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Fulton, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was also the builder of the experimental aircraft, was making the flight to become more familiar with the plane in order to complete the required 40 flight hours of the phase one operating limitations. The pilot had logged 759.6 hours […]
Aviation fuels publishing company
By BILL WALKER Atlantis Productions, a book and video publisher, fills a significant niche for those with an interest in lighter than air craft. The firm is the creation and life work of aviation enthusiasts Richard and Deborah Van Treuren. Richard is known for his video documentaries, research and writing on airships. Deborah, a private […]
Book Review: Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure
Is there an airplane trip with a young child in your future? You may want to get a copy of “Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure,” a picture book written by private pilot Earl M. Furfine. The self-published 23-page book tells the story of 5-year-old Red Redmond, a young boy already enamored with flying. […]
President signs Small Plane Revitalization Act
On Nov. 27, President Barack Obama signed into law the Small Plane Revitalization Act, a bill that requires the FAA to adopt new certification regulations that should reduce the cost of aircraft and avionics upgrades. The Small Airplane Revitalization Act (SARA) gives the FAA until Dec. 31, 2015, to adopt changes to the Federal Aviation […]