LSA market share: The rest of the story
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by Dan Johnson
We recorded very strong interest in our recent market share post. Traffic spiked to double in the days since our report was posted at ByDanJohnson.com (and that was from record levels). It would appear the LSA segment is hardly in... Continue Reading →
More good shale oil news
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by Kent Misegades
Despite the recent rise in prices for aviation fuel and what we consumers pay at the gas station, news contained in this recent RIGZONE article paints a sunny picture for increased U.S. reserves and ultimately lower prices. When we might... Continue Reading →
Aviation Search Group reports headhunting assignments up
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas — Aviation Search Group, which specializes in searching for employees in the aviation industry, reports that assignments are up in 2013. Continue Reading →
Fulbright Scholars research UAVs and aircraft acquisition
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Dr. Brian Butka from the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to teach and conduct research at Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) in Austria this fall. Meanwhile, the College of Business at... Continue Reading →
AEA convention app released
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Now available is the free Aircraft Electronics Association’s International Convention & Trade Show app. Continue Reading →
Go-around goes bad
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Statesville, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student took off from a private grass strip and climbed to 800 feet and turned to the left. The CFI reduced the... Continue Reading →
Close to home: The impact of tower closures
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
If you are a pilot, nothing gets your attention faster than when the FAA proposes closing local control towers. As part of FAA budget cuts due to the sequester, agency officials notified 173 contract air traffic control towers across the... Continue Reading →
Is the control tower at your airport up for closure?
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Go to SaveContractTowersNow.com and click on Affected Towers and Communities to download a PDF that lists all the airports slated for closure. The website also has information on how to contact your elected representatives and tips on what to say... Continue Reading →
NTSB preparing videos on GA safety alerts
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is preparing short videos about five safety alerts for general aviation covering the most frequent types of GA accidents. The videos will be available this spring and feature regional air safety... Continue Reading →
Unmanned aircraft industry poised to create 70,000 jobs in next three years
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A new study from the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) finds that the unmanned aircraft industry is poised to create more than 70,000 new jobs in the first three years following the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)... Continue Reading →
Able Flight scholarship benefit at Fantasy of Flight
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
How do you throw a great party in aviation and make it possible for wounded veterans and other people with disabilities to become pilots? Just mix inspiring new pilots with music and food and have the party at Fantasy of... Continue Reading →
Avemco continues Safety Education Tour at WAI conference
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Avemco Insurance Co. Vice President Marci Veronie, will present “The Top 10 Aviation Insurance Myths” during the Women in Aviation International Conference, March 14-16, at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Continue Reading →
State Tax Guide for General Aviation released
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Conklin & de Decker has released its new 2013 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. Continue Reading →
Gardner Aviation Services debuts catalog
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – Gardner Aviation Services has introduced its General Aviation Fixed Wing and Rotorcraft Product Support Catalog. The catalog features all the top brands in avionics, instruments and pilot supplies, Continue Reading →
Off-airport landing for Cessna 150
Posted on March 13th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: None. Location: Maury City, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During a local flight at 500 feet AGL and about 10 miles from the departure airport, the pilot reported hearing a “pop” sound from the... Continue Reading →
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