JSfirm.com newest corporate member of Flying Musicians Association
Posted on February 21st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas — JSfirm.com is the newest corporate member of the Flying Musicians Association (FMA). Continue Reading →
Poor maintenance results in accident
Posted on February 21st, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. Injuries: None. Location: Kingsville, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was to give the pilot a chance to practice aerobatic maneuvers for an upcoming airshow. Continue Reading →
A reality check on the future of 100LL
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by Ben Visser
The future of avgas has been a hot topic for almost 20 years. I recently reviewed some of my past columns and found that I was not too far off in some of my past predictions, but I thought I... Continue Reading →
Know the signs of hypoxia
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by GAN Staff
It only takes a few seconds for the heads-up — if you know what you’re feeling. And in an airplane, those few seconds spell the difference between getting back safely — or not. We’re talking decompression — one of the... Continue Reading →
Florida ethanol repeal bill moves forward
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by Kent Misegades
From GAfuels reader Drew Hatch of Ft. Walton Beach we learned that HB4001, a bill sponsored by Florida State Representative Matt Gaetz to repeal the state’s ethanol mandates, is moving towards a full debate. Continue Reading →
FIFI to return to Rocky Mountain Airshow
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
DENVER — The world’s only flying World War II B-29 Superfortress FIFI will appear at this year’s Rocky Mountain Airshow. Continue Reading →
Airtime Aviation hits 100 deliveries
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Airtime Aviation, a dealer for Flight Design USA, recently notched its number 100 delivery of a Light-Sport Aircraft. Continue Reading →
GAMA adds new members
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, DC — The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved CubCrafters, SimCom, and Taylor-Deal Aviation as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has more than 80 member companies worldwide. Continue Reading →
Dick Rutan to speak at AEA
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Dick Rutan, a pilot, entrepreneur and adventurer who made history in December 1986 after completing a nine-day, nonstop and nonrefueled flight around the world that established a flight-endurance record, will be the keynote speaker during the official opening at the... Continue Reading →
Collins named AOPA Eastern Regional Manager
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Sean Collins as its new eastern regional manager. Continue Reading →
Low altitude stall for Cessna
Posted on February 20th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Andrews, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane had lifted off and was approximately 400 to 500 feet above ground when the engine lost power. Continue Reading →
An American dream
Posted on February 19th, 2013 by Deb McFarland
Livio Gustavo Suarez was 25 years old when he decided to follow his vision of a better life. His native Uruguay did not offer the freedoms he dreamed of and heard about in the United States of America. Government regulations... Continue Reading →
EAA tour entertains, informs and mends some fences
Posted on February 19th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
PUYALLUP, Wash. – EAA’s Grassroots Pilot Tour stopped at Spencer Aircraft at KPLU on Monday, Feb. 18. About 125 people, mostly Mount Rainier Chapter 326 members, showed up to hear from EAA HQ staffers. This tour stop delivered Jeff Skiles, vice president of chapters and youth education, Trevor Janz,... Continue Reading →
Amendment protects private airstrip owners in Arkansas
Posted on February 19th, 2013 by Janice Wood
The 89th General Assembly of Arkansas recently passed House Bill 1020, which protects private airstrip owners throughout Arkansas from litigation from non-commercial aviation activity on their land. Continue Reading →
Beechcraft emerges from Chapter 11
Posted on February 19th, 2013 by Janice Wood
WICHITA, Kan. – Beechcraft, formerly Hawker Beechcraft, has formally emerged from the Chapter 11 process as a new company. Continue Reading →
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