Synthetic Vision app released
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Just released is Xavion, a Synthetic Vision app created by Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research and creator of the flight simulator X-Plane. Continue Reading →
Avidyne autopilot approved for Bonanzas
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Avidyne Corporation has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Beechcraft Bonanza series aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 PFD) from Aspen Avionics. Continue Reading →
Eclipse taps Crownair as service center
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Eclipse Aerospace has named Crownair Aviation in San Diego an authorized Gold Service Center for both the Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 jets. Continue Reading →
VFR into IMC kills three
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Cold Springs, Nev. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot held an instrument rating and was flying the airplane for the owner, who did not hold an instrument rating, from the departure... Continue Reading →
Learning to ‘wear’ the airplane
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by Janice Wood
After 10 years as a CFI in Alaska, Drew Haag of Above Alaska Aviation has this advice for pilots looking to take that trip of a lifetime: Get some training while you are visiting “The Last Frontier.” Continue Reading →
FreeFlight Systems to provide upgraded avionics for aircraft in Capstone Project
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FreeFlight Systems has been selected by the FAA to provide upgraded ADS-B avionics for as many as 600 aircraft that were instrumental in the development of ADS-B in the Capstone Program. Continue Reading →
Reno-Stead Airport invests in new GA building
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Reno-Stead Airport (RTS) in northern Nevada, recently broke ground on a $6 million, 12,000-square-foot replacement for its former general aviation building. The new facility is slated for completion by the end of the year. Continue Reading →
Winners of Build A Plane contest named
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane have named teams from Canby High School in Canby, Minnesota, and Saline High School in Saline, Michigan, as the winners of its nationwide Science, Technology, Engineering and... Continue Reading →
Aviation auction slated
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
RR Auction has slated a Space and Aviation Autograph and Artifact Auction featuring more than 850 museum quality artifacts from the Golden Age of aviation and space flight from May 16 to May 23. Continue Reading →
EAA Chapter 640 donates funds for new scholarship
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA Chapter 640 in Wausau, Wis., has donated $10,000 to the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame to establish a new scholarship fund for aviation/aerospace students from Wisconsin. Continue Reading →
Steam Plant Fly-In takes off June 22
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
EAA Chapter 1343 and GTO Aviation are hosting the second annual Steam Plant Fly-In and Expo Saturday June 22 at Sumner County Regional Airport (M33) in Tennessee. Continue Reading →
Alpha Jet Center at KJL to open new terminal in July
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
JOPLIN/WEBB CITY, Mo. — Alpha Air Center of Joplin Regional Airport (KJL) is scheduled to complete a new, 5,000 square-foot executive terminal this summer. Continue Reading →
Poor decisions kill five
Posted on May 12th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: 5 Fatal. Location: Chugiak, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot and four passengers departed on a cross country flight. According to witnesses on the ground, during the takeoff roll the airplane went off... Continue Reading →
Alaskan Bushwheel: Helping GA pilots get to where they need to go
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by Janice Wood
It’s an iconic brand: Alaskan Bushwheel tundra tires. The tires are sold around the globe, but retain a special connection to Alaska, with Alaskan pilots making up about a third of the company’s customer base. Continue Reading →
Bob Hoover among those inducted into Flight Path Hall of Fame
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, the late Jimmy Leeward and the late Fred Cabanas were inducted into SUN ’n FUN’s Flight Path of Fame at a simple ceremony during this year’s fly-in. Continue Reading →
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