Deliveries, billings up for GA in first quarter
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WASHINGTON, DC — General aviation airplane shipments increased 9.6% in the first quarter of this year, according to figures just released by the The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Shipments increased from 418 in 2012 to 458 this year. Billings... Continue Reading →
Enhanced Search & Rescue Service for general aviation released
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Lockheed Martin has released new updates to its Flight Services automation system and Pilot Web Portal. The Surveillance-Enhanced Search and Rescue service (SE-SAR) allows Lockheed Martin to automatically monitor flights and determine if aircraft stop moving, stop reporting their position,... Continue Reading →
Citation M2 reaches milestone
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WICHITA — The first production unit of Cessna’s new Citation M2 has reached the milestone of wing and fuselage mating. Certification is expected in the second half of 2013. Continue Reading →
Paragon Network adds Detroit FBO
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The Paragon Network continues to grow its membership of independent FBOs with the addition of Metro Flight Services at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Continue Reading →
NC Aviation Museum slates fly-in
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting its Annual Fly-in June 8 at the Asheboro Airport (HBI). Continue Reading →
WINGsRealityEDU launches online flight review ground school
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WINGsRealityEDU has launched a new Online Flight Review Ground School. Continue Reading →
New members named to NAFI board
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Illinois businessman Rick Todd and Congressman Sam Graves have joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. Continue Reading →
Lack of experience leads to rough landing
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Zenith CH-701. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Puyallup, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had logged more than 5,580 hours, but only seven in a Zenith. The purpose of the flight was to familiarize himself with the... Continue Reading →
What are the best options for overhaul?
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by Paul McBride
Q: My question seeks your advice about an overhaul on our Lycoming O-320-H2AD. As background, we have a 1980 C172N that’s been owned since new. It’s always been hangared, never been a flying club or training airplane, is not used... Continue Reading →
Headliner at Virginia Festival of Flight was the weather
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
By DEWITT WHITTINGTON SUFFOLK, Va. — After a year of planning, the weather along the Mid-East Coast had the last laugh this past weekend. Saturday, May 4, dawned, barely, with a 1,000-foot ceiling and a blustery 15 to 25 mph... Continue Reading →
Kansas Congressman introduces legislation to revitalize GA
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, has introduced the Light Aircraft Revitalization Act (LARA), which would cut regulations on the general aviation industry. Continue Reading →
Exploring the ‘Despicablimp’
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
In a blog post, Ray Robinson, West Coast/International Sales Manager at GlobalAir.com, tells of the recent visit to Bowman Field Airport (LOU) in Kentucky of the “Despicablimp,” which is traveling across the nation promoting the summer release of “Despicable Me... Continue Reading →
Forest Service comment period extended
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
The chance to comment on Forest Service land management plans has been extended to May 23. The Recreational Aviation Foundation offers suggested topics for commentary. Continue Reading →
Schweiss adds movable interior gate to line-up
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
FAIRFAX, Minn. – Mike Schweiss, owner of Schweiss Doors, prides himself on never saying no. So when Tom Yenish, the owner of “The Paw,” an upscale dog and cat resort, asked about a movable interior wall, Schweiss created the new Moving... Continue Reading →
Sonex offers T-Flight Transition Training Program
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sonex Aircraft has launched the new T-Flight Transition Training Program, offering type-specific transition flight training for the Sonex line of aircraft. Continue Reading →
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