Xavion provides back-up after EFIS failure in flight
Posted on June 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
REDMOND, Ore. — A Lancair IV-P without a functioning autopilot entered the clouds, leaving the two people on board depending on their two EFIS displays for aircraft control. Both EFIS displays suddenly went blank, giving new meaning to the term... Continue Reading →
New terminal building opens at SMD
Posted on June 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A ribbon cutting and open house will be held June 17 for the new terminal building at Smith Field Airport (SMD). Continue Reading →
Dual Electronics now compatible with AOPA FlyQ
Posted on June 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Dual Electronics’ XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver for Apple and Android devices is now compatible with the AOPA FlyQ EFB app. Continue Reading →
Ignoring published MAP proves fatal for two
Posted on June 17th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Beech A36. Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Charlevoix, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during an instrument approach in low IFR conditions. Continue Reading →
I do not consent to searches
Posted on June 16th, 2013 by Dave Hook
When did American citizens give up Fourth Amendment rights just because they became pilots? Over the past year, there have been numerous reports of searches of private aircraft without warrants. The accounts described by the pilots also suggest that insufficient... Continue Reading →
EAA signs deal with FAA to cover controller expenses at Oshkosh
Posted on June 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has finalized a one-time agreement with the FAA to cover nearly $450,000 in expenses related to air traffic control services at the 2013 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, which begins on July 29. “Let me be... Continue Reading →
Hollywood helps keep Air Force in public eye
Posted on June 15th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The more than 1 million visitors who tour the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, each year may not realize there’s a “movie star” in their midst. But as moviegoers flock to theaters this weekend to... Continue Reading →
Vertical Power to sponsor AirVenture Cup
Posted on June 15th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The EAA AirVenture Cup Race has welcomed Vertical Power, a designer and producer of electronic circuit breakers for experimental and light-sport aircraft, as a major sponsor of the 2013 AirVenture Cup Race. Continue Reading →
FAA approves Eclipse Jet extended service life
Posted on June 15th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The FAA has approved the extension of the service life of the Eclipse 500 and 550 aircraft to 20,000 hours/20,000 cycles with unlimited calendar life. Continue Reading →
Patient Air Lift Services reaches milestone
Posted on June 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Patient Air Lift Services (PALS), a nonprofit volunteer pilot organization, recently completed its 2,000th flight. Continue Reading →
Price cut for Solent Flying Boat Experience
Posted on June 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Oakland Aviation Museum in California is now accepting reservations for the Solent Flying Boat Experience. Continue Reading →
IMC Club releases chapter training video
Posted on June 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The IMC Club International, a membership-based organization focused on instrument rated pilots and flight instructors with a network of chapters throughout the nation, has released a 30-minute training DVD on how to start and run an IMC Club Chapter. Continue Reading →
Grass compromises Waco’s wing
Posted on June 14th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Waco Classic YMF-F5C. Injuries: None. Location: Charleston, Ill. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot performed a precautionary landing in a field because he thought the engine was running rough. Continue Reading →
Frugal Flying
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Do you have any tips on how to save money while flying? We are collecting them from our readers for an upcoming special issue. What have you learned that will be helpful to other pilots about how to save money... Continue Reading →
The show must go on
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
GUEST EDITORIAL By PHILIP HANDLEMAN Sequestration is forcing the Pentagon to slash $41 billion this year on top of the $487 billion reduction in defense spending already mandated over the next 10 years. Resultantly, a cruel triage within the Defense... Continue Reading →
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