News
Senate passes CAP Congressional Gold Medal bill
By Ben SclairMAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – A bill to honor Civil Air Patrol’s World War II veterans with a Congressional Gold Medal passed the U.S. Senate Monday night under unanimous consent after gaining the necessary co-sponsors needed for consideration. The bill, S. 309, recognizes the contributions of... Continue Reading →
Opinion
OKC tornado fund to assist aviation community victims
By Todd HuvardIn the face of a frightening afternoon across the Oklahoma City region, while a massive killer tornado was ripping through their homes, the folks at AIC Title Service were continuing to solve problems for aircraft owners that were depending on... Continue Reading →
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Past president of SUN ’n FUN passes
By General Aviation News StaffLyle Flagg, a SUN ‘n FUN pioneer, board member and volunteer, passed away Tuesday, May 21, in Brandon, Fla. He was 85. Please share: Continue Reading →
Aircraft
Quicksilver Aircraft Northeast will cover New England
By Ben SclairTEMECULA, Calif. – Quicksilver Aeronautics has dealers around the globe. In fact, significantly more sales are made out of the United States than domestically. The company started in the early 1970s and can boast 15,000 aircraft flying in nearly 100 nations. However,... Continue Reading →
Accidents
Wind gust rolls airplane
By Meg GodlewskiAircraft: RV-4. Injuries: None. Location: Redwood Fall, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane encountered a wind gust on takeoff roll, which lifted the right wing and caused the airplane to roll left. Please share: Continue Reading →
Products
‘Airpark’ aims to connect kids with aviators
By Ben SclairGetting the next generation of aviators inspired to fly and out to the airport is the focus of Tony Pfau, Stephen McKissen and a group of student filmmakers. “The show will be a family oriented TV show to attract youth to aviation,”... Continue Reading →
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