Turn your flights into a work of art
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s now can create a custom framed print showing the track map of all IFR flights you made in a time period up to one year. Using data from Flight Aware, this print shows all IFR flights, including departure and... Continue Reading →
Five new aviation history websites launched
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Delta Mike Airfield has launched five related websites that celebrate the aircraft and people who landed and signed the Golden Age Airfield Registers at Clover Field, Santa Monica, Calif., Grand Central Air Terminal, Glendale, Calif., Parks Field, East St. Louis,... Continue Reading →
SyberJet chooses Cedar City, Utah, for HQ and plant
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
SyberJet Aircraft, new owner of the SJ30 light jet program, has selected Cedar City, Utah, as the location for its headquarters and assembly plant. Continue Reading →
Serengeti refines the classic aviator sunglasses
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sortie, the newest addition to Serengeti’s selection of aviator sunglasses, is the result of an effort to refine and update an iconic sunglass style. To achieve a new level of performance while retaining all of the requisite design cues, Serengeti... Continue Reading →
iFlightPlanner enhanced
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
All iFlightPlanner.com maps, including the VFR and IFR charts available at iFlightPlanner.com/AviationCharts and those found in the Flight Wizard, now feature vertical airspace profiles and a redesigned mapping interface with full-screen viewing capability. Continue Reading →
San Diego Museum awards scholarships
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The San Diego Air & Space Museum and the Convair Alumni Association recently awarded 13 scholarships to 13 students. Continue Reading →
Rushed pilot breaks airplane
Posted on June 13th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Beech A36. Injuries: None. Location: El Monte, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial What reportedly happened: An avionics and flight instrument upgrade were completed on the morning of the accident. The pilot had intended to fly the airplane on a cross-country... Continue Reading →
User fees: The devil in disguise
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
GUEST EDITORIAL By MICHAEL MAGNELL As a worldwide international ferry pilot, I have a lot of experience dealing with user fees. Most countries have them to varying degrees and they can only be described as pernicious. They are not good... Continue Reading →
Is FAA demand double taxation?
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Each year the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh attracts more aircraft, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts than any other aviation gathering in the United States, but this year EAA is facing paying the FAA an estimated $500,000 for... Continue Reading →
Museum slates Open Cockpit Day, fundraising sale for Father’s Day
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Oakland Aviation Museum in California will hold an Open Cockpit Day and aviation paraphernalia fundraising sale Sunday, June 16, to support its A-3 Skywarrior restoration project. Continue Reading →
Vietnam vets to be honored with special honor flight at AirVenture
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
OSHKOSH, Wis. — As a part of EAA’s AirVenture 2013’s Salute to Veterans activities, Old Glory Honor Flight, in partnership with American Airlines and Oshkosh Corporation, will provide a special one-time only event for Vietnam War veterans on Friday, Aug.... Continue Reading →
Illinois governor declares General Aviation Month
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has declared June “General Aviation Month.” Across the state of Illinois, general aviation generates $4.4 billion in economic activity annually, and supports over 54,000 jobs. Continue Reading →
Sierra Industries celebrates 30th anniversary
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
UVALDE, Texas – June 2013 – Sierra Industries is celebrating its 30th year in business with the release of its 2013-14 product and services catalog. Continue Reading →
FedEx donates 727 to USAeroTech
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
GREENVILLE, SC. — On Wednesday, June 19, a FedEx Express aircraft will be permanently grounded at a new home at USAeroTech Institute in Greenville, S.C., where it will serve the training needs of aviation students. Continue Reading →
Hayward Air Rally slated
Posted on June 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
HAYWARD, Calif. – From all over the West Coast, 27 aircraft and pilot crews are preparing for competition in the 49th annual Hayward Air Rally, set for June 21. Continue Reading →
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