Homeland Security Today reports that “a Homeland Security appropriations bill before the Senate Tuesday would push the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to consider flexibility in security mandates for general aviation operators, which have come under increasing scrutiny since last year.” From the same story… Meanwhile, general aviation likely will continue to face heightened scrutiny by […]
‘Angel Flight Central imperiled by Obama administration’s budget’
Carolyn Lee of The Imperial (Nebraska) Republican reports that Angel Flight Central will face challenges if President Obama’s budget, including aviation user fees, is passed. From the story… “Richard Stull of McCook said the user fee proposal would hurt not only his flying, but “General aviation pilots would be negatively impacted by that. We do […]
$900,000 for Washington state airports
WSDOT Aviation has awarded $900,000 in Local Airport Aid grant funds to 35 airports for 41 different projects. Despite a significant projected decline in aviation revenues, WSDOT Aviation was able to use approximately $288,682 to leverage $11.2 million in federal funds, bringing the combined state, local and federal grand total to more than $12.6 million. […]
AOPA calling for ‘greater flexibility’ on TTF issue
AOPA has sent a letter to the FAA calling for “greater flexibility in the pending policy” regarding through-the-fence (TTF) agreements at public-use airports on a story posted today on its website. An excerpt from the story… “In many ways, residential airparks or hangar homes can provide security and economic benefits to the airport and support […]
199-pound O200 from TCM
Mobile, AL – Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) introduced its O200 Lightweight Engine for sale to the Piston Aircraft market. The O200 Lightweight Engine line is purpose-built for the Light Sport and Kit Aircraft markets. (O200 spec sheet). “The O200 Lightweight Engine offers aircraft builders a certified and pedigreed engine that is lighter in weight without […]
Link: ‘From a Concerned Pilot’
Following is an excerpt of a post titled, “From a Concerned Pilot” on the Transterrestrial Musings blog that is making its way around the internet. If you haven’t seen it, the original post and the comments are worth a read. A tiny minority of Americans, a minority of which I am a member, are airplane […]
SkySpark sets speed record
Check out this video of the SkySpark‘s (an electric-powered airplane) record setting flight.
The Grand Finale Biplane Expo
Charlie Harris, Chairman of the National Biplane Association submitted the following report from “The Grande Finale Biplane Expo” in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After 23 successful years, the event is being retired. Below is a photo gallery from the show. Images from Rick Bryant of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Under three days of perfect blue skies and full moon […]
Hal Wright, newsman
As a newspaperman, and a pilot, this CBS News story is a kick. Do yourself a favor. Take a 5-minute break and watch this video. Enjoy! (Note: there is a 30-second commercial before the video starts.)