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SAFE offers ‘Flying Tips’ CDs to members

January 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently began providing new and renewing members complimentary copies of the 37-minute CD “Flying Tips.” Produced and donated to SAFE by GoldSealFlight.com, the CD features 16 audio tips recorded by SAFE member and Master Instructor Rich Stowell on subjects ranging from human factors, to the fundamentals of aircraft control, to flying in the traffic pattern, and more.

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Seven earn Master CFI in December

January 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Seven aviation educators received accreditation as Masters by Master Instructors LLC in December.

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Looking ahead to 2012: What to expect from lawmakers next year

December 29, 2011 by 1 Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the new year approaches, pilots should fasten their seat belts. It could be a bumpy ride.

Next year’s election is expected to be one of the most volatile in decades. It will keep the President, Congress, and heads of government agencies focused on election and re-election.

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Let’s make 2012 a year to remember

December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

This Sunday night marks a watershed moment here on Earth. On this side of midnight is 2011, the year we’ve been working with for the past 12 months. All that ends when the little hand and the big hand arrive at the straight up position on the big wall clock Sunday night because, arriving simultaneously with Monday morning, is 2012.

No matter where you are on the planet, that’s it. There’s no looking back. Time moves forward and so must we. Grudgingly or with gusto — we’re headed into a new year filled with new opportunities. Ready or not, here it comes.

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Celebrating the next generation…

December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Miss Sophie Keene, 6, models her new flight gear given to her by aunt Meg Godlewski. Sophie is a third generation aviatrix, as her grandmother on her mother’s side took flying lessons, and Aunt Meg is a Master Flight Instructor (and General Aviation News’ star reporter).
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Online advance tickets now available for AirVenture 2012

December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Advance purchase admission tickets and camping are now available for the 60th annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The week-long event will be held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

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Pilots donate Aztec to Bahamas Habitat

December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Walt and Raeanna Gislason of Willmar, Minnesota, have donated a Piper Aztec to Bahamas Habitat, a nonprofit organization that supports housing and disaster relief work in the Bahamas and Caribbean, as well as introduces pilots to mission flying opportunities.

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AOPA president to speak at Sebring LSA Expo

December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Craig fuller, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), is slated to speak at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo next month in Sebring, Florida.

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Help design the C4

December 27, 2011 by 2 Comments

How would you like to help a popular Light-Sport Aircraft manufacturer design its first four-place aircraft? If the answer is yes, Flight Design wants to hear from you.

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We’ve hit the ethanol blending wall, government reports

December 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment

As forecast by your bloggers for the past year, it looked likely that the mandated production of ethanol in the US would exceed consumption sometime this winter.  According to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Agency, it appears that this situation, known as “the blending wall” actually occurred this past summer!  The report states:

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