Oshkosh welcomes return of Lt. Dan Band
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will return to EAA AirVenture in 2013 as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans at Oshkosh, Wis., on Friday, Aug. 2. Performing for the fourth time at EAA AirVenture since... Continue Reading →
Air conditioning for Flight Design CTLS debuts
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
US Aviation previewed its integration of the FlyCool air conditioning system in the Flight Design CTLS at SUN ’n FUN. Continue Reading →
Museum offers B-17 ground school
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
SEATTLE — On May 18 and 19, The Museum of Flight will be offering a two-day course about the iconic, World War II Boeing B-17 bomber. The “ground school” will familiarize participants in the design, construction, operation and performance of... Continue Reading →
Second edition of Rotax 912 Engine Introduction released
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The second edition of “Rotax 912 Engine Introduction,” a DVD by Paul Hamilton that provides tips and techniques for trouble-free operation of a Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) with a ROTAX 912 engine, has been released. Continue Reading →
Hard landing bends Cessna
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 177. Injuries: None. Location: Columbia, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, he flew a normal approach, but during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. Continue Reading →
A different approach to learning to fly
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
The spark that causes otherwise ordinary people to pursue a pilot certificate is as unique as the individuals who feel it. Once that impulse is felt, the path we pursue to get the training and experience needed to pass the... Continue Reading →
North Carolina students ASCEND
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by Janice Wood
One summer day North Carolina teacher Jana Brown got to thinking about what her students were doing with their summer off. Then her thoughts wandered to a story her husband told her about being given a helicopter ride one summer... Continue Reading →
Cessna and CAIGA joint ventures gear up
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
SHANGHAI — Cessna Aircraft Co. reported it is making progress toward beginning operations in China through joint ventures with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) in Shijiazhuang and Zhuhai. Continue Reading →
iPad yoke mount does double duty
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
ForPilotsOnly.com has introduced its new iPro Navigator mount for the iPad mini, which also helps minimize problems of overheating due to direct sunlight hitting the iPad. Continue Reading →
Czech Sport Aircraft provides safety briefings to firefighters
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
On the first and fourth day of the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo 2013, which was held in Lakeland, Florida, last week, Czech Sport Aircraft provided detailed safety briefings to the Lakeland Fire Department. The briefings focused on... Continue Reading →
FARM to Fly 2.0
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, DC — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Transportation, and coalition sponsors of the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) in signing a resolution launching “FARM to FLY 2.0,”... Continue Reading →
American Bonanza Society launches Flight Instructor Academy
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The American Bonanza Society and the ABS Air Safety Foundation have launched the ABS Flight Instructor Academy. This new program is an effort to improve all Beech pilots performance, confidence and safety. Continue Reading →
Goodyear Advantage Tour soars
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
AKRON, Ohio – The 2013 Goodyear Advantage Tour recently kicked off with a performance by aerobatics champion Mike Goulian during the TICO Warbird Show in Titusville, Fla. Continue Reading →
Worn mags bring down Cessna
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 177RG. Injuries: None. Location: Gila Bend, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, while the airplane was in cruise flight he heard a loud noise from the engine compartment, followed by an immediate loss... Continue Reading →
At no cost to you…
Posted on April 15th, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
While at SUN ’n FUN this year I stumbled one morning into the SAFE breakfast for a bite to eat and a bit of social engagement. SAFE is the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, a group dedicated to improving safety... Continue Reading →
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