WASHINGTON, D.C. — Confusion in Congress and differences between it and the White House are causing general aviation and the airlines to come into agreement on at least one subject: The President’s proposal to place a $100 fee on every... Continue Reading →
Mountain Empire adds autogas
Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Kent Misegades
In the latest good news to reach sport aviators in the Southeast, the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ), located in a lovely mountain valley in western Virginia, has added 93 AKI ethanol-free, lead-free autogas. Continue Reading →
Congress and BARR
Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Charles Spence
Congress has been active in the Block Aviation Registration Request (BARR) program. Continue Reading →
Raising Cain
Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Jamie Beckett
Last week I went to a dinner where Herman Cain, one of the Republican presidential candidates, was speaking. He spoke well, clearly articulating ideas that were far outside the mainstream of Republican politics, and making them palatable in the process.... Continue Reading →
Continental’s IO-360-AF alternative fuel engine
Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Kent Misegades
At last week’s AOPA Aviation Summit, Continental Motors impressed many with the announcement of its IO-360-AF engine, an 180-hp powerplant that is a lower-compression ratio version of the company’s IO-360-ES engine. Continue Reading →
What’s going on at the top?
Posted on September 26th, 2011 by Dan Johnson
Earlier I wrote about several changes of leadership at LSA producers. Here’s a similar story, one I find quite amazing for its breadth. Consider this: The following organizations — some of the biggest and most influential in aviation — have... Continue Reading →
Winterizing your plane
Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Ben Visser
A couple of days ago when I went out for my morning walk I noticed something had changed. Instead of warm and sunny, there was a chill in the air. I then realized that fall is approaching and I needed... Continue Reading →
The power of lasting impressions
Posted on September 20th, 2011 by Jamie Beckett
Over this past weekend I saw a young man named Zachary Drum stand at the front of a packed room and command the attention of every person in it. At 21 years old, Zachary is not tall or physically imposing.... Continue Reading →
Best bargain in a ready-to-fly airplane?
Posted on September 20th, 2011 by Dan Johnson
Many pilots speak of airplanes they cannot afford. Indeed, $150,000 Light-Sport Aircraft are priced beyond common budgets. One way to solve this is through a partnership or fractional ownership… and I will be writing about partnerships later this year. Another... Continue Reading →
A road not taken
Posted on September 19th, 2011 by Drew Steketee
My pre-move house cleaning has yielded another aviation memory: A 1972 letter from the old Monmouth Airlines. It offered an answer to every young hopeful’s need for multi-engine and turbine time — very expensive but necessary stepping stones to pro... Continue Reading →
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