Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Atlanta, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot was holding short of a runway intersection [Read more...]
The pleasure — and pain — of electronics
January 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
Frustration: A deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs. Boy, does that describe my state of being for the last two days!
FIFI returns to the sky
January 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI — the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world — returned to the sky Saturday, Jan. 13, and flew to her home base in Addison, Texas.
Search for 100LL alternatives continues, but slowly
January 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
The AVweb staff recently put together a comprehensive update on the search for alternatives to 100LL, detailing the latest from Swift Fuels, General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100, as well as the search for a drop-in, direct replacement for tetraethyl. The report notes that development “continues apace, although no clear winner is in sight.” Check it out here.
Air Zoo to offer Open Cockpits in February
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — ‘Look but don’t touch’ is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view—the cockpit.
FBOs to compete on service, not price
January 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
The FBO industry is shifting from a price sensitive business model to one based on providing an exceptional customer service experience, [Read more...]
Fargo Jet Center expands
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Fargo Jet Center, an FBO at Hector International Airport in North Dakota, is expanding, with plans to open Williston Jet Center in Williston, N.D.
Pan Am acquires Airline Career Academy
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Pan Am International Flight Academy has acquired Airline Career Academy (ACA), a pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training.
EPIC releases iGo app
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EPIC has releases the iGo EPIC app, which offers search functionality and fuel pricing for FBOs within the EPIC FBO Network.
Poor landing, poor go around for student pilot
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Aircraft: Mooney M20R. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Cypress, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing landings. He realized that he had touched down too far down [Read more...]
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