As of Aug. 30, 2021, the general aviation industry is left standing in the leaded fuel version of musical chairs.
General Aviation
Mountain-top airport reinvigorated
Volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation spent a Saturday clearing trails near the airport in an effort to increase the number of planes arriving for hiking and camping.
FAA invests $85 million in Alaska airports
“Aviation is a way of life in America, and nowhere is this truer than in Alaska,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “These grants invest in the safety of Alaska’s airport infrastructure.”
Weather as living art
Upgrades to the lighted weather maps make them living art for aviation and weather enthusiasts.
Cessna 310 pilot runs the fuel tanks dry
The total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Picture of the Day: First flight
Hal Denton submitted this photo and note: “I had the opportunity to take Ella Donahoe, 6, on her first flight. While she did not understand why I could not take her to space, she was thrilled to have lifted off the earth. Her mom rode along in the front seat. Next time it will be Ella’s turn in the front.”
STOL Drag: Making good pilots better
A new training program makes history, earning FAA accreditation to teach pilots how to become STOL Drag race pilots. And even if those pilots never race, they still become better pilots, says STOL Drag’s creator.
Recovery continues for aircraft manufacturers
The general aviation manufacturing industry continues to recover from the pandemic, with sales during the first half of 2021 up in all categories of aircraft.
New owner for FlightAware
Collins Aerospace officials say acquiring FlightAware’s flight tracking and data platform, “the largest in the world, has the potential to deliver new capabilities and innovations across our entire business.”