AirBP and EPIC Aviation, the company who has sold BP’s aviation fuel in the past, have parted ways, according to this press release from AirBP. “BP’s global aviation fuelling business, Air BP, announced today that it has entered the U.S. general aviation business as a direct fuel supplier to Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs), business aviation companies, […]
General Aviation
FAA updates ASRS program
A blog post by attorney Greg Reigel at GlobalAir.com notes that the FAA has updated its Advisory Circular for the Aviation Safety Reporting Program, sometimes known to general aviation pilots as the “NASA” form as NASA officials administer the program. The update provides a bit of leniency for pilots and others in aviation. Previously, incidents […]
Motorcycles take flight
MotoPOD has developed a motorcycle loading system for Piper PA-32/34 series airplanes. A patent-pending collection of ramps and fixtures allows the pilot to load and secure a street-legal motorcycle while a built-in winch system, powered by a cordless drill, does all the work. After landing, it takes just a few minutes to remove the motorcycle […]
Adventure Pilot releases iFly 720 GPS
Adventure Pilot is now shipping its new premium GPS navigation device for general aviation pilots. The new iFly 720 builds on popular features from the iFly 700, while new features include sunlight readability, automated Wi-Fi updating and iFly Streets. The 720 also has premium hardware enhancements like a faster processor, more efficient memory, and an […]
Snap-On debuts secure toolbox
Snap-On has introduced its Level 5 KTC Keyless Tool Control series, offering tool storage that secures tools by using an electronic keypad or scanning an ID badge to gain entry into a tool box. The KTC system is ideal for boxes that are often on-the-go, such as those used by aircraft mechanics, according to Snap-On […]
Odyssey Aviation Exuma joins Paragon Aviation Group
Odyssey Aviation Exuma (MYEF) in the Bahamas has joined the Paragon Aviation Group network of FBOs in North America. Exuma is the second Odyssey Aviation location to join the Paragon network, joining its sister location in Nassau (MYNN). Odyssey Aviation Exuma’s new 2,500-square-foot facility, which commenced construction in May 2011, is the first private terminal […]
Holding brakes breaks airplane
This March 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Stinson 108-3. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Lebanon, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane completed a number of […]
Our fuels expert visits Swift Fuels
Swift Fuels has been working on a 100 octane unleaded avgas for a number of years. I have been, shall we say, less than enthusiastic about the company’s work for various reasons. However, as of late, the company seems to be making some real progress, so I drove down to Indiana to visit its facility. […]
Unintended consequences
By DAVE HOOK. What happens when government policies and regulations intervene in the natural selection process of the business jungle? One of the hot terms in the security industry is continuity. I read plenty about continuity of business. That’s a charged subject because continuity programs reach into every nook and cranny of a business. I […]