VFR into IMC proves fatal
Posted on May 6th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Air Tractor AT-802A. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Miles City, Mont. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane was configured for VFR flight only. The purpose of the flight was to reposition the airplane to its base of operation... Continue Reading →
Working to save GA
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Aviation faces some fundamental issues: While the FAA reports there were 41% fewer private pilot certificates issued over the last decade, Boeing is projecting the need for 460,000 new pilots globally by 2031. Meanwhile, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association... Continue Reading →
SUN ’n FUN baby earns private ticket
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
By AMELIA T. REIHELD SUN ’n FUN’s contagious aviation joy can claim another recruit to the ranks. Logan Honea has been to every SUN ’n FUN since the year he was born. Sixteen years after his first trip to Lakeland,... Continue Reading →
Lawmakers keep pressure on FAA to keep towers open
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 42 U.S. Senators have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta calling on the agency to stop the planned closure of 149 contract towers. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s Foundation makes grants to ensure next generation
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
For the first quarter of 2013, The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests in the amount of $37,500 to groups and organizations promoting youth programs. Continue Reading →
Oceano Airport Celebration set for May 10-11
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
The 4th Annual Oceano Airport Celebration is set for May 10-11 at the Oceano Airport (L52). Can you think of a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Nope, neither can I. Festivities kick off Friday night with a Beach Burger Fry and Dance.... Continue Reading →
#Oshbash awards to honor social media stars
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
EUGENE, Ore. – The #Oshbash Awards honor those who keep the aviation conversation humming on Twitter. Airplanista, an aviation blog site cultivated by Dan Pimentel, will present the first-ever #Oshbash Awards at its annual meetup event on Wednesday, July 31 (5:30-7:30 pm)... Continue Reading →
Collision during ferry flight
Posted on May 5th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee, Piper Comanche. Injuries: 2 Fatal Location: New Hampton, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The two pilots arrived at the airport in a Piper Comanche to pick up the Piper Cherokee. The intention was that one... Continue Reading →
An open letter to the FAA administrator: How can we help?
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by Ben Sclair
A third-class medical exemption for pilots operating four-seat, 180-hp (or less) aircraft in daytime, VFR conditions probably is not a high priority item for FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. Can you really blame him? But it is to me, and no... Continue Reading →
Challenges ahead for NextGen
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is entering its midterm implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and, while advances have been made, there remain many issues and challenges. That is pointed out in a new report put together... Continue Reading →
30,000 drones by 2020
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by Ben Sclair
“Integrating drones with existing aviation,” tops the list of concerns and analysis in a National Center for Policy Analysis report released in March. Continue Reading →
SPA ski raffle
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by Ben Sclair
The Seaplane Pilots Association is raffling off a set of Airglas GLH3000 hydraulic wheel skis. SPA will sell 1,000 tickets at $20 with all proceeds being used to fund construction of new SPA headquarters. Tickets will be on sale at... Continue Reading →
Jetman to be at AirVenture
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 29-Aug. 4. Continue Reading →
Adventure Pilot updated
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Adventure Pilot has released the Version 7.6 Software Update. New features include RealView Airports, Auto Taxi, Enabling WAAS, and support of the Clarity and iLevil ADS-B receivers. Continue Reading →
Glasair unveils new website
Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by Ben Sclair
The new GlasairAviation.com is now open to the public. The website was recently updated, made considerably more user-friendly, added social media links, changed copy and incorporated new photographs. Continue Reading →
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