WASHINGTON, D.C. — 42 U.S. Senators have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta calling on the agency to stop the planned closure of 149 contract towers. In the letter, the lawmakers highlight that the bill passed in the Senate on April 25 and signed into […]
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Sporty’s Foundation makes grants to ensure next generation
For the first quarter of 2013, The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests in the amount of $37,500 to groups and organizations promoting youth programs. EAA’s Next Step continues to be funded year-round by The Sporty’s Foundation. This program partners EAA with Sporty’s to make Sporty’s online Learn to Fly Course available to any Young Eagle. “The […]
Oceano Airport Celebration set for May 10-11
The 4th Annual Oceano Airport Celebration is set for May 10-11 at the Oceano Airport (L52). Can you think of a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Nope, neither can I. Festivities kick off Friday night with a Beach Burger Fry and Dance. Tickets for the dinner/dance are $10 and available from http://friendsofoceanoairport.com/ or at the gate. On Saturday, Celebration […]
#Oshbash awards to honor social media stars
EUGENE, Ore. – The #Oshbash Awards honor those who keep the aviation conversation humming on Twitter. Airplanista, an aviation blog site cultivated by Dan Pimentel, will present the first-ever #Oshbash Awards at its annual meetup event on Wednesday, July 31 (5:30-7:30 pm) in the EAA Press Tent at the 2013 EAA Airventure Oshkosh. As a blog, Airplanista (and formerly […]
Collision during ferry flight
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee, Piper Comanche. Injuries: 2 Fatal Location: New Hampton, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The two pilots arrived at the airport in a Piper Comanche to pick up the Piper Cherokee. The intention was that one would fly the Cherokee back to the departure airport. The pilot of the Cherokee, 53, […]
An open letter to the FAA administrator: How can we help?
A third-class medical exemption for pilots operating four-seat, 180-hp (or less) aircraft in daytime, VFR conditions probably is not a high priority item for FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. Can you really blame him? But it is to me, and no doubt a great many current, and potential, recreational pilots. So…Michael — can I call you […]
Challenges ahead for NextGen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is entering its midterm implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and, while advances have been made, there remain many issues and challenges. That is pointed out in a new report put together by the Government Accountability Office at the request of leaders of the House Committee on […]
Jetman to be at AirVenture
Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 29-Aug. 4. The U.S. flights are supported by Jetman’s sponsor, the Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling. Along with the appearance at Oshkosh, Jetman will fly in the U.S. at the Reno Air Races in […]
Adventure Pilot updated
Adventure Pilot has released the Version 7.6 Software Update. New features include RealView Airports, Auto Taxi, Enabling WAAS, and support of the Clarity and iLevil ADS-B receivers. Additional features include a new hybrid Compass Rose with an integrated Nav feature, larger position icons and many other enhancements. All iFly GPS units will be pre-loaded with […]