New amphib in the works from Privateer Industries

Ben Sclair | Airports, General Aviation News | March 7, 2012

The “first new amphibian design in 60 years” is how John Meekins, the energetic president of Privateer Industries, bills the Privateer.

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Hunter, McCullough win Baldwin scholarships from NBAA

Ben Sclair | Associations, People | March 7, 2012

Washington, DC – William E. Hunter and Michael P. McCullough, were awarded the 2012 Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarship during the 2012 NBAA Leadership Conference held in San Diego, CA. The Baldwin scholarship benefits individuals seeking to become NBAA Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs).

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New regulations may affect Copalis airport

Ben Sclair | Airports, General Aviation News | March 7, 2012

COPALIS, Wash. – Pilots and passengers traveling to Copalis Beach State Airport should be aware of future regulations and procedures for flying over the wildlife refuge area located northwest of the airport. Continue Reading »

One of America’s newest airports devastated by tornado

Janice Wood | General Aviation News | March 7, 2012

Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport near the town of Dallas, Ga., the first airport built in Georgia in 30 years, was devastated by a tornado March 2, AOPA is reporting, quoting airport officials as saying the damage is “very significant,” while up to 90% of the aircraft on the field were damaged by the tornado, which was later rated an EF-3 by the National Weather Service. Winds were estimated at 165 miles per hour. Read the full report here.

Onex hardware kits at Wicks Aircraft

Janice Wood | Aircraft, General Aviation News, Products | March 7, 2012

Wicks Aircraft Supply has reached an agreement with Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft to supply the hardware kits for its new Onex (pronounced “one-x”).

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Benefit for Wounded Warrior Project during AEA convention

Janice Wood | Associations, Avionics/Instruments, General Aviation News | March 7, 2012

Universal Avionics will host a reception to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) during the 55th Annual AEA International Convention and Trade Show in Washington, D.C. The benefit will be held on Wednesday, April 4, from 1:30-3:30pm in Universal Avionics’ Booth 201.

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Rutan, Lacy featured at NARA meeting

Janice Wood | Associations, General Aviation News | March 7, 2012

The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) will hold its Spring membership meeting on Thursday, March 29, and Friday, March 30, in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to association business and networking, attendees will have the opportunity to hear three speakers, including Dick Rutan and Clay Lacy.

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FAA certifies 5-blade prop on Dornier 228 series

Janice Wood | General Aviation News | March 7, 2012

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received an FAA STC for the next generation 5-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G)/CFRL250-55b on the Dornier Do228-100, -200 Series Series with Honeywell TPE331-5-252D, TPE331-5B-252D or TPE331-10T-511D, or TPE331-10P-511D engines.

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Breakfast on ice for Minnesota general aviation pilots

Janice Wood | General Aviation News | March 6, 2012

Our friends in EAA Chapter 551 periodically send us photos of their great flying adventures. One of the latest was a Saturday morning “breakfast on ice” in -5° temperatures at Eddy’ Resort on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Some pictures follow of the ice runway and the camaraderie shared by this very active group of general aviation pilots.

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FAA updates ASRS program

Janice Wood | General Aviation News | March 6, 2012

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 had to be reported within 10 days. The new language says: “that, within 10 days after the violation, or the date when the person became aware or should have been aware of the violation, he or she completed and delivered or mailed a written report of the incident or occurrence to NASA.” Read more here.