The International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (IAOPA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its biennial World Assembly in Stellenbosch, South Africa, April 10-15. The event is hosted by AOPA South Africa, a founding affiliate of the association.
SmartDeck selected for new EV-55 Outback
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Esterline CMC Electronics’ SmartDeck integrated avionics suite has been selected by Evektor of the Czech Republic, for the multipurpose EV-55 Outback aircraft.
Luscombe ends up in pond
March 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
This March 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Luscombe 8A. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Savannah, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: About 19 years before the accident, the pilot held a commercial certificate and an FAA medical certificate. At the time of the accident he had approximately 2,055 hours and was operating the airplane as a Sport Pilot, which did not require him to hold a FAA medical certificate. The pilot’s logbook did not show any flights in the accident airplane.
Gearing up for Sun ’n Fun
March 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sun ’n Fun 2012 is about to begin. Billed as the “Spring Break for Pilots,” the central Florida airshow is revving up in numerous ways, thanks partly to the show’s new leader, John “Lites” Leenhouts (and yes, everyone really does call him “Lites,” his Navy pilot nickname). His team is refreshed and ready for a new event. The turmoil from last year’s tornado is behind them and many changes are planned.
The FBO fuel sales model is broken and anti-competitive
March 18, 2012 by 10 Comments
In almost every article about the future of leaded avgas, this statement appears, “… only one fuel will be stocked by the FBO system.” This particular quote comes from a reply by Mac McClellen to Todd Petersen in Mac’s latest Left Seat blog on the EAA’s website. You will also find it in almost every article and editorial from any aviation alphabet organization about the modern state of 100LL avgas.
My question is why are FBO’s the sole determinant of fuel sales on an airport? The answer is because of an obsolete view of what an FBO should do.
ISM’s Blakeney honored with Controller of the Year Award
March 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) air traffic control service provider Robinson Aviation (RVA) has named John Blakeney Outstanding Controller of the Year for 2011. Blakeney was selected from more than 500 controllers throughout the U.S. and is the only remaining original controller at Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s control tower since opening in 1997.
Alaskan Bushwheel gets FAA nod for Maule Extended Gear
March 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Alaskan Bushwheel has received FAA approval of its Maule 3-inch Extended Gear [Read more...]
General aviation setting for new novel
March 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Against a backdrop of general aviation operations at a mid-sized New England airport, the new novel “Cone of Silence” tells a story of corporate greed and government indifference … and the unexpected consequences of both.
Embraer receives Impact Award
March 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Embraer Aircraft has been awarded the 2011 Impact Award by the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce in Florida, which recognizes the contribution of aviation companies to the area’s economy. Embraer is receiving the award for the development of a final-assembly center for the company’s Phenom Executive Jets as well as its global Customer Center.
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