By Carol Lee Anderson NEW HAMPSHIRE – Two significant histories in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire came together for the month of September at the Belknap Mill, a fully restored, early American textile mill located in Laconia. The mill once played a part in the development of the Industrial Revolution and is the nation’s […]
General Aviation
RAF awarded grant for scientific study
BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) was recently selected to receive one of the AOPA Foundation’s $10,000 awards from its “Giving Back” program. The RAF was one of 10 charities who “do good work through general aviation, keeping pilots safe and safeguarding the future of GA,” according to AOPA Foundation officials. The RAF […]
House GA Caucus reaches milestone
General aviation has more friends in Congress than ever before, with membership in the House General Aviation Caucus reaching a record of 223. The number is significant because it marks the first time that more than half the members of the House have been part of the group. The new achievement was announced by caucus […]
SAFE asks FAA to collect recurrent training data
The Society of Aviation Flight Educators (SAFE) last week asked the FAA to start collecting information on pilot recurrent safety training in addition to the data the agency already collects on airports, aircraft, and aircraft activity. The suggestion came at the quinquennial meeting in Washington, D.C. of industry and government leaders to refine data collection […]
Soft field landing goes badly
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Gerlach, Nev. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was flying the airplane over a large open desert playa. The surface appeared to be flat and dry. Upon touching down, the landing gear dug into what turned out to be the about 8-inch deep soft soil. The airplane cartwheeled to […]
Details about $1 avgas experiment released
The folks at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, are getting a lot of calls and emails about their upcoming $1 a gallon avgas experiment during the month of October. To ensure there’s enough fuel to meet demand, officials have released a few guidelines for the experiment. “The $1 avgas event at the Redbird Skyport […]
Congressman to be keynote speaker at NBAA
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that Missouri congressman, outspoken general aviation advocate and House GA Caucus co-chair Sam Graves will serve as a keynote speaker for the Oct. 22 Opening General Session at the 2013 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas. A life-long aviation enthusiast, Graves is a […]
ASA launches Prepware Online
Now available from ASA is Prepware Online, which provides preparation for FAA Knowledge Exams via a cloud-based system. Students can take advantage of 12 month access to study features and practice test-taking from their database of choice using any Internet-connected device, including desktop or laptop computers, as well as tablets and smartphones. No software needs […]
Lincoln Electric introduces metalworking angles and lifting devices
Lincoln Electric now offers a line of magnetic angle fixturing devices and hand lifters, which can be used to position steel for tack welding or other pre- or post-weld operations. They also are suited for cutting and grinding applications, according to company officials. The magnetic fixtures are available in three different models intended for various […]