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Utah backcountry pilot shelter in the works

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by

ESCALANTE, Utah — Support is growing for the construction of a backcountry pilot shelter at Escalante to be dedicated to Paul Bowmar, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation. Please share: Continue Reading →

New York declares May Aviation Appreciation Month

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by

Citing more than $50 billion in annual economic benefit and jobs for almost 400,000 New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared May 2013 “Aviation Appreciation Month” in the Empire State. Continue Reading →

GAMA awards scholarships

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has revealed the winners of two scholarships awarded annually to students who have excelled in or are pursuing aviation studies. Continue Reading →

Contract towers to stay open

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

On Friday, the FAA announced it will keep open the 149 contract towers  the agency slated for closure on June 15. Continue Reading →

Amy&Vi

A new pilot!

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

Amy White, featured in a past post about her training with her mother, Vi, is now a private pilot. Her mom writes proudly: “Just to give you an update:  Amy took her check ride today (Friday, May 10) on her... Continue Reading →

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CAF launches search for new national HQ location

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

Midland/Odessa, Texas — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) today unveiled plans to establish the CAF National Airbase at a major metropolitan area as part of a plan to increase the organization’s national profile. Continue Reading →

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Type club established for Sonex aircraft

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

A national type club, the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation, has been established for the Sonex line of aircraft. Continue Reading →

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Avidyne autopilot approved for Bonanzas

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

Avidyne Corporation has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Beechcraft Bonanza series aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 PFD) from Aspen Avionics. Continue Reading →

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Eclipse taps Crownair as service center

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

Eclipse Aerospace has named Crownair Aviation in San Diego an authorized Gold Service Center for both the Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 jets. Continue Reading →

FreeFlight Systems to provide upgraded avionics for aircraft in Capstone Project

Posted on May 12th, 2013 by

FreeFlight Systems has been selected by the FAA to provide upgraded ADS-B avionics for as many as 600 aircraft that were instrumental in the development of ADS-B in the Capstone Program. Continue Reading →