Embry-Riddle plans summer camps
Posted on April 21st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Astronaut Nicole Stott, an Embry-Riddle alumna and trustee, will bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Embry-Riddle July 28 to Aug. 3 to lead one of the university’s summer programs for the first time. Stott is one of Embry-Riddle’s most notable... Continue Reading →
Inadequate flare, hard landing
Posted on April 21st, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Bar Harbor, Maine. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was undergoing a flight review at the time of the accident. During the approach to landing he used 20° of flaps and attempted... Continue Reading →
Aviation camp creates aviators
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
By STEVE SCHAPIRO When Blake Schuette was 10 years old she didn’t know much about aviation or airplanes. Today, the Auburn University junior is a double major in aviation management and business management. She is president of the school’s flight... Continue Reading →
Courtesy car fuels science club
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
By SAVERN LAU Campers and other students in the area can continue exploring the many aspects of aviation throughout the year, by participating in the Central Jersey Aviation Education Science Club (CJAESC). Based at Alexandria Airport, the club educates students... Continue Reading →
Continental extends TBOs up to 400 hours
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Continental Motors has increased TBO up to 400 hours on Gold Standard Factory produced engines. Continue Reading →
Landmark installs Raisbeck-Hartzell props
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Landmark Aviation’s Norfolk International Airport (ORF) location performed the first installation of Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers last month. Continue Reading →
Aerostar introduces high technology winglets
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Aerostar Aircraft Corp. has introduced its newly designed high technology winglets. Continue Reading →
Teacher’s Day set for AirVenture
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
BuildAPlane, a non-profit aviation education organization in cooperation with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, will sponsor Teachers’ Day at AirVenture again this year in Oshkosh. Continue Reading →
Enhance your aviation videos with NFlightcam kits
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Thousands of YouTube videos with millions of viewers on aviation subjects are proof of how much pilots enjoy filming their flights. Whether it’s a memorable trip, an amazing view, or just a normal flight, pilots are filming everything – for... Continue Reading →
Carb icing suspected in engine failure
Posted on April 18th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Lancair 320. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Temple Bar, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was in cruise flight at 5,500 feet MSL when he decided to descend to 3,500 feet MSL to... Continue Reading →
Ohio pilots pitch in to recruit next members of the aviation community
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Janice Wood
What began in 1997 with two pilots helping Boy Scouts earn their aviation merit badges has grown into Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA), with 26 partner programs across the United States. Continue Reading →
1.7 million Young Eagles and counting…
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Janice Wood
It’s an impressive number: Since its founding in 1992, more than 1.76 million kids have flown as Young Eagles — a number that’s growing even as you read this. The premise is simple: Introduce kids to aviation through a flight... Continue Reading →
Senate committee questions tower closings
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of 30 senators have sponsored a bill to prevent the FAA from closing any air traffic control tower in fiscal years 2013 or 2014, while the chairman of the Senate committee concerned with aviation... Continue Reading →
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 →
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