WASHINGTON, D.C.—The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has revealed the winners of two scholarships awarded annually to students who have excelled in or are pursuing aviation studies.
Beech has turbulent encounter
May 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Aircraft: Beech C90. Injuries: None. Location: Camden S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The 14,500-hour pilot obtained weather information via the internet before the flight. The information included advisories for convective activity and scattered thunderstorms along the intended northwesterly route of flight.
Apparently we do need this tower
May 13, 2013 by 22 Comments
The “Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013” (H.R. 1765) was introduced on Friday, April 26, by Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa). It was signed by President Obama on Wednesday, May 1.
You see, Congress and the President can get things done…when they want to.
Contract towers to stay open
May 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
On Friday, the FAA announced it will keep open the 149 contract towers the agency slated for closure on June 15.
A new pilot!
May 13, 2013 by 5 Comments
Amy White, featured in a past post about her training with her mother, Vi, is now a private pilot. Her mom writes proudly: “Just to give you an update: Amy took her check ride today (Friday, May 10) on her 17th birthday; she is now a licensed private pilot!” Congratulations Amy!
CAF launches search for new national HQ location
May 13, 2013 by 3 Comments
Midland/Odessa, Texas — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) today unveiled plans to establish the CAF National Airbase at a major metropolitan area as part of a plan to increase the organization’s national profile.
Type club established for Sonex aircraft
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A national type club, the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation, has been established for the Sonex line of aircraft.
Synthetic Vision app released
May 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
Just released is Xavion, a Synthetic Vision app created by Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research and creator of the flight simulator X-Plane.
Avidyne autopilot approved for Bonanzas
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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.
Eclipse taps Crownair as service center
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Eclipse Aerospace has named Crownair Aviation in San Diego an authorized Gold Service Center for both the Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 jets.
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