In late November the southern China city of Zhuhai hosted a large collection of aircraft at Airshow China. We’ve been hearing about this once-closed country in matters of aviation so often, readers might be interested to see some photos taken by LAMA Europe’s Jan Fridrich.
Social networking site for North Carolina pilots goes live
January 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Newly launched is East Carolina Aviators, a website dedicated to the aviation community in East North Carolina. The social networking website provides a channel where aviation enthusiasts are able to meet and interact with registered members who share the passion for aviation.
IMC Radio hosts exclusive interview with Jason Blair
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This week on IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk” hosts Derek Lagasse, Jon King Roberts, and Dave Bashy will interview Jason Blair, who just resigned as executive director of the National Association Of Flight Instructors.
New WACOs feature NextGen capability
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New WACO YMF-5D aircraft now feature as standard equipment full ADS-B NextGen capability through the new Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B data-link, Garmin GTN 750 and Garmin GTN 635 Touchscreen navigators.
SkyVision Xtreme launches second generation portable ADS-B system
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SkyVision Xtreme has released its Generation 2 (G2) Portable, a fully transportable ADS-B transceiver system for use with iOS, Android, and Windows devices with Wi-Fi capability.
Palatka Municipal Airport slates Open House/Fly-In
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Palatka Municipal Airport (28J) in Florida will hold its 3rd Annual Community Open House/Fly-In Jan. 26.
New owner for BAF FBO
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Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services has acquired AirFlyte, an FBO at Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) in Westfield, Mass.
Meador appointed president of Dallas Airmotive
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DALLAS — BBA Aviation has appointed Doug Meador president of its Dallas Airmotive subsidiary.
Poor takeoff technique crunches Kitfox
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Aircraft: Kitfox IV. Injuries: None. Location: Homedale, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. [Read more...]
Pilots Without Pants returns for 2013
January 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
With all the talk at year’s end about the fiscal cliff, the potential of user fees, and the end of the world — at least according to some Mayan calendar theory — there was definitely a need for some levity among the general aviation community.
So, sticking with the calendar theme, take a moment to enjoy the sheer lunacy of the folks who make up the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York, based at Bayport Aerodrome (23N). Their yearly fundraiser is a calendar and, for the second time, club members posed nude with their antique aircraft to create the calendar.
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