General Aviation News http://www.generalaviationnews.com Inform. Entertain. Inspire. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:34:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Cherokee hits snowbankhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/22/cherokee-hits-snowbank/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cherokee-hits-snowbank http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/22/cherokee-hits-snowbank/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:06:58 +0000 Meg Godlewski http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=57933 This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Connersville, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land… Read More

]]> This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Connersville, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a runway that was covered with ice and slush. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began veering toward the left side of the runway. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 22nd, 2012 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/22/cherokee-hits-snowbank/feed/ 0 GA Security: Risk controlling — how much?http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/ga-security-risk-controlling-how-much/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ga-security-risk-controlling-how-much http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/ga-security-risk-controlling-how-much/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:01:32 +0000 GAN Staff http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58431 By DAVE HOOK How much disposable income should I invest in security stuff to protect my aircraft? This question is probably one of the most sensitive that I get because flying is not cheap. Even if we have the best of situations, there are still annual inspections and scheduled maintenance,… Read More

]]> By DAVE HOOK How much disposable income should I invest in security stuff to protect my aircraft? This question is probably one of the most sensitive that I get because flying is not cheap. Even if we have the best of situations, there are still annual inspections and scheduled maintenance, repair of things that break from normal wear and tear, state and local taxes, hangar or tie down fees, GPS database subscriptions, not to mention the fuel and oil. “So with all of these expenses just to be able to go enjoy my $100 hamburger, now I’m supposed to buy security, too?” I hear you. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 21st, 2012 by GAN Staff. No comments. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/ga-security-risk-controlling-how-much/feed/ 0 Time to put on your walking shoeshttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/time-to-put-on-your-walking-shoes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-to-put-on-your-walking-shoes http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/time-to-put-on-your-walking-shoes/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:55:15 +0000 Todd Huvard http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58443 It is inevitable when I meet a pilot who learns I am an aircraft broker that the next question is: “How is the market?” That is quickly followed with a hip pocket analysis that it must be tough, that no one is buying and that Chicken Little must be my… Read More

]]> It is inevitable when I meet a pilot who learns I am an aircraft broker that the next question is: "How is the market?" That is quickly followed with a hip pocket analysis that it must be tough, that no one is buying and that Chicken Little must be my only prospect. The real nature of the aircraft market of the past few years goes well beyond the apparent driver: The economy. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/time-to-put-on-your-walking-shoes/feed/ 0 Sporty’s sets date for annual fly-inhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/sportys-sets-date-for-annual-fly-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sportys-sets-date-for-annual-fly-in http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/sportys-sets-date-for-annual-fly-in/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:56:57 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58481 Sporty’s annual Fly-In will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport. At this year’s Fly-In, the winner of Sporty’s 2012 Skycatcher Sweepstakes will be unveiled. “We’re going to have fun all day long,” says Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “Our guests can talk with aviation company representatives in… Read More

]]> Sporty’s annual Fly-In will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport. At this year’s Fly-In, the winner of Sporty’s 2012 Skycatcher Sweepstakes will be unveiled. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/sportys-sets-date-for-annual-fly-in/feed/ 0 inReach for Android phones now at Aircraft Sprucehttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/inreach-for-android-phones-now-at-aircraft-spruce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inreach-for-android-phones-now-at-aircraft-spruce http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/inreach-for-android-phones-now-at-aircraft-spruce/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:16:19 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58427 The inReach satellite communicator for Android phones is now available at Aircraft Spruce. Use the inReach satellite communicator by itself and stay connected with pre-loaded text messages, delivery confirmation, SOS, and remote tracking. Or pair the inReach with an Android phone for exclusive two-way messaging and GPS navigation, Aircraft Spruce… Read More

]]> The inReach satellite communicator for Android phones is now available at Aircraft Spruce. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/inreach-for-android-phones-now-at-aircraft-spruce/feed/ 0 Wiggins Airways completes renovationhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/wiggins-airways-completes-renovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wiggins-airways-completes-renovation http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/wiggins-airways-completes-renovation/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:54:57 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58421 Wiggins Airways has completed the renovation of the FBO’s lobby located at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire. The renovation was the first for the facility since its opening in 1999. “Customer comfort and technology were the driving forces behind the project design,” said James Thomforde Sr., president… Read More

]]> Wiggins Airways has completed the renovation of the FBO's lobby located at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/wiggins-airways-completes-renovation/feed/ 0 New name for Wathen Foundationhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/new-name-for-wathen-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-name-for-wathen-foundation http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/new-name-for-wathen-foundation/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:48:28 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58416 The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has changed its name to The Tom Wathen Center as part of its role as a provider of aviation-related educational programs. The change takes effect immediately. At its home on historic Flabob Airport in Riverside, California, the Tom Wathen Center offers over two dozen educational… Read More

]]> The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has changed its name to The Tom Wathen Center as part of its role as a provider of aviation-related educational programs. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/new-name-for-wathen-foundation/feed/ 0 Exclusive Aviation new SD Cessna sales rephttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/exclusive-aviation-new-sd-cessna-sales-rep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exclusive-aviation-new-sd-cessna-sales-rep http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/exclusive-aviation-new-sd-cessna-sales-rep/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:37:28 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58408 Exclusive Aviation has been named the new Cessna Authorized Sales Representative for South Dakota. Darren Hall, vice president-marketing for Fargo Jet Center says, “Having represented the Cessna brand in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota for the past 7 years, the opportunity to add South Dakota was one that we were… Read More

]]> Exclusive Aviation has been named the new Cessna Authorized Sales Representative for South Dakota. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/exclusive-aviation-new-sd-cessna-sales-rep/feed/ 0 Museum to celebrate Women’s History Monthhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/museum-to-celebrate-womens-history-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=museum-to-celebrate-womens-history-month http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/museum-to-celebrate-womens-history-month/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:30:14 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58405 In 1911 Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license. On Saturday, March 10, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate her achievements at the museum’s seventh annual free family day. The event is open to the public and will take… Read More

]]> In 1911 Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license. On Saturday, March 10, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate her achievements at the museum’s seventh annual free family day. The event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/museum-to-celebrate-womens-history-month/feed/ 0 Failure to use checklist results in gear-up landinghttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/failure-to-use-checklist-results-in-gear-up-landing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=failure-to-use-checklist-results-in-gear-up-landing http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/failure-to-use-checklist-results-in-gear-up-landing/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:05:18 +0000 Meg Godlewski http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=57931 This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172RG. Injuries: None. Location: Lockhart, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction… Read More

]]> This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172RG. Injuries: None. Location: Lockhart, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction took off on an instructional flight. The CFI reported that the landing gear was slow to retract, the radios made “clicking noises,” and “flickered” and began to fail, and the fuel gauges registered near empty, so he assumed control of the airplane. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/21/failure-to-use-checklist-results-in-gear-up-landing/feed/ 0 Teamwork of the highest orderhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/teamwork-of-the-highest-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teamwork-of-the-highest-order http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/teamwork-of-the-highest-order/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:04:22 +0000 Jamie Beckett http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58245 Last Friday evening, while standing at the front of a packed ballroom, with microphone in hand, Mayor Gow Fields announced, “Aviation has reached a new high in Lakeland.” When’s the last time you heard a mayor say something positive and hopeful about aviation? Wait! Before you reach too far back… Read More

]]> Last Friday evening, while standing at the front of a packed ballroom, with microphone in hand, Mayor Gow Fields announced, “Aviation has reached a new high in Lakeland.” When's the last time you heard a mayor say something positive and hopeful about aviation? Wait! Before you reach too far back in your memory banks to come up with an example, there's more. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Jamie Beckett. 1 comment. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/teamwork-of-the-highest-order/feed/ 1 Seattle Class B redesignedhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/seattle-class-b-redesigned/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seattle-class-b-redesigned http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/seattle-class-b-redesigned/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:58:51 +0000 Meg Godlewski http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58336 If your family outgrows your home and relocating is not an option, you remodel. That metaphor applies to airspace too, which is why Seattle’s Class B airspace was recently redesigned. “The previous Class B airspace design in the Seattle area had become outdated and resulted in an inefficient use of… Read More

]]> If your family outgrows your home and relocating is not an option, you remodel. That metaphor applies to airspace too, which is why Seattle's Class B airspace was recently redesigned. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/seattle-class-b-redesigned/feed/ 0 They dared to flyhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/they-dared-to-fly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=they-dared-to-fly http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/they-dared-to-fly/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:46:00 +0000 Jamie Beckett http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58302 For three days in early February the south hangar at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, was packed with visitors. They were seated in long rows of folding chairs, and stood on the gleaming painted hangar floor. Everyone faced the raised platform near the eastern wall, paying rapt attention… Read More

]]> For three days in early February the south hangar at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, was packed with visitors. They were seated in long rows of folding chairs, and stood on the gleaming painted hangar floor. Everyone faced the raised platform near the eastern wall, paying rapt attention to the reminiscing of three elderly gentlemen who had remarkable tales to tell. This was the first installment of the 2012 Legends and Legacies symposium series at the central Florida aviation-themed attraction. “They Dared to Fly” focused on the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, and to tell that story accurately, three graduates of the program sat at the dais and shared their memories and experiences during two sessions each day. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Jamie Beckett. 1 comment. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/they-dared-to-fly/feed/ 1 Onex receives FAA nodhttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/onex-receives-faa-nod/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=onex-receives-faa-nod http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/onex-receives-faa-nod/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:05:07 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58311 Sonex Aircraft reports that the FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) has approved and published amateur building checklists for the new Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing Sport Pilot Aircraft. Availability of these approved checklists allows current and future Onex builders to show compliance with the “major portion” requirement of 14 CFR section… Read More

]]> Sonex Aircraft reports that the FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) has approved and published amateur building checklists for the new Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing Sport Pilot Aircraft. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/onex-receives-faa-nod/feed/ 0 Fantasy of Flight to host Camporeehttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/fantasy-of-flight-to-host-camporee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-of-flight-to-host-camporee http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/fantasy-of-flight-to-host-camporee/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:29:37 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58401 Scouts of all ages will gather at Fantasy of Flight in Central Florida for the Annual Scout Aviation Camporee, Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 18. Troops will earn their aviation merit badges with the help of aviation experts and interactive activities and experiences with some of the attraction’s more… Read More

]]> Scouts of all ages will gather at Fantasy of Flight in Central Florida for the Annual Scout Aviation Camporee, Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 18. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/fantasy-of-flight-to-host-camporee/feed/ 1 Tanis releases ‘Just Plug It In’ videohttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/tanis-releases-just-plug-it-in-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tanis-releases-just-plug-it-in-video http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/tanis-releases-just-plug-it-in-video/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:32:48 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58332 Tanis Aircraft Products has released its video “Just Plug It In” highlighting the safety benefits of helicopter preheat. The video describes the functions and features of the company’s helicopter preheat systems. Tanis preheat technology allows an operator to preheat critical driveline components and fluid reservoirs prior to flight. “Just Plug… Read More

]]> Tanis Aircraft Products has released its video “Just Plug It In” highlighting the safety benefits of helicopter preheat. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood. 2 comments. © GAN 2012.

]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/tanis-releases-just-plug-it-in-video/feed/ 2 New edition of Chart Guide availablehttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/new-edition-of-chart-guide-available-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-edition-of-chart-guide-available-2 http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/new-edition-of-chart-guide-available-2/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:29:25 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58329 A new updated 10th Edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA AeroNav Products branch is now available from ASA. This guide is a learning aid and reference document for understanding how to read and interpret all FAA aviation charts and chart navigation publications, ASA officials said. The… Read More

]]> A new updated 10th Edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide by the FAA AeroNav Products branch is now available from ASA. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/new-edition-of-chart-guide-available-2/feed/ 0 Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast Avionics launch new websitehttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/gulf-coast-pacific-coast-avionics-launch-new-website/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gulf-coast-pacific-coast-avionics-launch-new-website http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/gulf-coast-pacific-coast-avionics-launch-new-website/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:24:16 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58295 Gulf Coast Avionics Corporation and Pacific Coast Avionics Corporation have launched revised and updated versions of their eCommerce websites, which can be found at GCA.aero and PCA.aero. The revised sites incorporate a number of new features including: Social Media Log-in – a feature that allows customers to get plugged in… Read More

]]> Gulf Coast Avionics Corporation and Pacific Coast Avionics Corporation have launched revised and updated versions of their eCommerce websites, which can be found at GCA.aero and PCA.aero. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/gulf-coast-pacific-coast-avionics-launch-new-website/feed/ 0 Becker Avionics hosts Skeet Shoothttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/becker-avionics-hosts-skeet-shoot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=becker-avionics-hosts-skeet-shoot http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/becker-avionics-hosts-skeet-shoot/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:18:32 +0000 Janice Wood http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=58322 Becker Avionics hosted its first annual skeet shooting event with customers and friends at the Elm Fork Shooting Sports Club in Dallas during the Heli-Expo conference earlier this month. About a dozen folks from Trace International, VIH Helicopters, Air Methods Corporation, and Axnes Aviation from Norway participated in the event.… Read More

]]> Becker Avionics hosted its first annual skeet shooting event with customers and friends at the Elm Fork Shooting Sports Club in Dallas during the Heli-Expo conference earlier this month. Continue Reading »

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]]> http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/becker-avionics-hosts-skeet-shoot/feed/ 0 Loose fuel control unit leads to in-flight firehttp://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/loose-fuel-control-unit-leads-to-in-flight-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loose-fuel-control-unit-leads-to-in-flight-fire http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/20/loose-fuel-control-unit-leads-to-in-flight-fire/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:02:59 +0000 Meg Godlewski http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=57929 This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Malibu Mirage. Injuries: None. Location: Nashville. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The 2,632-hour commercial pilot said that… Read More

]]> This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Malibu Mirage. Injuries: None. Location: Nashville. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The 2,632-hour commercial pilot said that while in cruise flight the alternator light illuminated and he smelled smoke. He declared an emergency and diverted to the nearest airport for an emergency landing. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2012.

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