Marathon recreational fuel suited for aircraft
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · CommentsMarathon Oil Co. is marketing a 90 octane unleaded non-ethanol gasoline as a recreational fuel for boats. We believe this fuel to be perfectly suited for use with 87 octane auto fuel STCs. In some locations it is one octane point higher, 91 octane. 91 octane is suitable for use with all auto fuel STCs.
‘Build-a-Pilot’ scholarship winner earns private ticket
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · Comments
On Dec. 2, Rachel Conklin earned her private pilot certificate, becoming the first pilot “built” by the “Build-a-Pilot” Scholarship Program created by EAA Chapter 1280 in Newburgh, N.Y.
FAA finalizes ADS-B TSOs
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C. —The FAA has finalized the industry-wide technical standard orders (TSOs) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), the cornerstone of the next generation air traffic control system (NextGen).
AOPA restructures senior management
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · Comments
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled a redesign of its upper management structure, adding for the first time a chief operating officer (COO) to oversee the day-to-day running of the association, as well as creating a new position to lead the AOPA Foundation, and filling the top spot in the association’s government affairs division.
Robert Moran, most recently president and CEO of the Ancora Group, LLC, has been named AOPA’s COO. Karen Gebhart, currently AOPA’s executive vice president of communications, will fill the newly created position of president of the AOPA Foundation, while Melissa Rudinger, vice president and assistant to the president, has been named senior vice president of government affairs, formalizing a role she has filled since earlier this year.
Training Crue releases training aids for Cessna 560
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · Comments
Training Crue Graphics Inc. has partnered with Kaltire Aviation to develop customized training aids for the Cessna Citation Encore 560.
The company reports it has training products for more than 80 different makes and models, including cockpit training posters, cockpit procedures trainers (CPT), maintenance training posters and more.
For more information: 416-335-4528 or TrainingCrue.com.
Pearl Harbor exhibit opens
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · Comments
A new Pearl Harbor exhibit has opened at the Kissimmee Air Museum at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida.
Water-cooled MIG gun debuts
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · Comments
Bernard has introduced its customizable W-series water-cooled MIG guns and new water-cooled Centerfire consumables to meet the needs of high-amperage, water-cooled MIG applications. W-Guns offer users their choice of neck style, cable length, handle style, consumables and direct plugs, according to company officials.
Key Air joins Avfuel network
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · Comments
Key Air has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBO dealers. Key Air has three locations: Key Air South Florida (FPR) of Fort Pierce, Florida; Key Air Twin Cities (ANE) of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; and Key Air NY Metro (OXC) of Oxford, Connecticut. From now through the end of March 2010, these Key Air locations are offering customers triple AVTRIP points on all fuel purchases.
For more information: Avfuel.com or KeyAir.com.
Jesseweather.com launches
Posted by · December 7, 2009 · CommentsJesseweather.com, a website for aviation weather and weather alerts delivered to your e-mail and cell phone, has launched.
Data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service using information from airports served with a Terminal Area Forecast, according to company officials. Alerts are based on parameters entered by the user, such as ceiling, wind speed, visibility, density altitude, or temperature, and can be changed at any time. Alerts, which can be set for multiple airports, require free registration.
For more information: JesseWeather.com
Turbulence ahead
Posted by Charles Spence · December 7, 2009 · Comments (0)WASHINGTON, D.C. — Make sure your seatbelt is fastened tightly as turbulence is expected in 2010.
Once again the FAA will be working under a temporary extension. Presidential and Congressional interests have been focused on reforming healthcare, so subjects like reauthorizing a government agency are getting short shrift.
When Congress does get around to the FAA, there will be many differences to be ironed out. The House bill, under the leadership of Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), wants reauthorization with no user fees. The Senate wants to charge fees. The unprecedented spending by the federal government in 2009, plus less income from a slower economy and a campaign promise not to raise taxes on anyone but the very rich, means funds must be found somewhere to foot the bills. A user fee would not be called a tax, so expect some strong pushes to add charges.
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