What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas…
Posted on March 31st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
LAS VEGAS — What happened in Las Vegas last week likely will not stay in Las Vegas, as nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, distributors, repair stations and other general aviation professionals left the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention &... Continue Reading →
A.E.R.O. adds to AirBoss lineup
Posted on March 31st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A.E.R.O., Inc. has expanded its AirBoss product line. In addition to cylinders and starter adapters, AirBoss now offers alternator clutches. Continue Reading →
New Instrument Pilot Checkride app launched
Posted on March 31st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Just released is the ASA Instrument Pilot Checkride app, the second title in a series based on the Instrument Oral Exam Guide book by Michael Hayes. Continue Reading →
Nose gear fails on Cessna
Posted on March 31st, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 310. Injuries: None. Location: Sanford, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A flight instructor and private pilot were performing touch-and-go landings. While retracting the landing gear, they heard a loud bang. Continue Reading →
Flying the SeaRey LSX
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON In the bright new world of Light-Sport Aircraft, a dowager — defined as a dignified, elder lady — lurks: Progressive Aerodyne’s SeaRey LSX. Continue Reading →
SeaRey shepherd
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Progressive Aerodyne recently made history, becoming the first company to pass the FAA’s new Light-Sport Aircraft Prototype Audit, obtaining airworthiness certification from the FAA Orlando Manufacturing Inspection District Offices (MIDO), which will allow the company to begin building ready-to-fly aircraft.... Continue Reading →
Why get upset about towers closing?
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by Charles Spence
Starting April 7, the FAA will close 149 contract air traffic control towers to help reduce expenditures as required by sequestration. General aviation uses thousands of airports that do not have towers, so why are GA advocates getting upset over... Continue Reading →
simpleflight.net to discuss pictures with photographer
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
John Slemp, an aviation photographer, will be a guest on simpleflight.net, an aviation-themed internet radio program on Sunday, March 31 (8 pm Central). Continue Reading →
High school students awarded flight training scholarships
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — The Upwind Summer Scholarship Program has named its 2013 winners: Eric Dasmalchi of Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Matt Moropoulos of Belmont, Calif. Both boys have been awarded a complete primary flight training program that begins... Continue Reading →
Eclipse receives Production Certificate
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Eclipse Aerospace has received an amended Production Certificate, authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s releases SUN ’n FUN app
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s, in partnership with SUN ‘n FUN, has released a free mobile app for the 2013 show that is available for both Apple and Android devices. Continue Reading →
FreeFlight Systems debuts ADS-B traffic and weather receiver
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the RANGR-RX dual-band ADS-B receiver for simultaneous reception of 1090 and 978 MHz ADS-B traffic data and 978 MHz ADS-B In Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather data. Continue Reading →
Garmin introduces new active traffic systems
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Garmin has introduced the GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and the GTS 855 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I). Continue Reading →
Gust gets student pilot
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: San Antonio, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to land in gusty wind conditions. The approach was fast Continue Reading →
FAA releases guide for pilots affected by tower closures
Posted on March 27th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The FAA has released a guide for pilots affected by the upcoming tower closures. It begins: Airports operate safely throughout the United States with and without towers. Continue Reading →
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