I received the following from Neil Cosentino over the weekend. Interesting food for thought… Dear Friends of Flying, As a proud, long time member of AOPA, I am disappointed that no one at HQ/AOPA/ASF has explained to me the merits or demerits of my terminology recommendations to AOPA, the FAA and the industry. The recommendation […]
Let’s attract the money
At last weekend’s Northwest Aviation Conference a young man asked AOPA President Craig Fuller how to attract more young people to aviation (click here to watch Craig’s full speech). Craig responded by tipping a hat to many of the nations flight training colleges and many of the new lower priced aircraft now available as but […]
February 20 edition online
The February 20 issue digital edition is posted online. Click here to read the digital version of the issue in the mail today.
Cirrus CEO on FOX Business
Cirrus Design CEO, Brent Wouters appeared on FOX Business today (February 19) in defense of personal aviation. Click here to see the interview.
Good press continues for Icon
The good coverage of the Icon A5 continues with a feature story Wired.com website. Click here to read the story.
Happy holidays from General Aviation News
As 2008 comes to a rapid close, we look forward to 2009. But before we kick off the new year, all of us at General Aviation News want to pass along festive holiday wishes to all our advertisers, subscribers and fans. Without you, General Aviation News wouldn’t be what it is. Please note, our offices […]
Copperstate winner photos posted to website
The Copperstate fly-in has posted the photos of the winning aircraft from the 2008 fly-in aircraft judging. Click here to see the aircraft.
Arizona airports feeling heat from residential development
Derek Jordan reports in The Herald from Sierra Vista, Arizona about Bisbee Airpark operators feeling pressure from area residential areas. Bisbee Airpark operators concerned about new residential development By Derek Jordan The Sierra Vista (Ariz.) Herald SIERRA VISTA – Cochise County aviators gathered Tuesday to share their thoughts and concerns with state officials regarding the […]
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC Announce Successful Pairing of Flight Displays and Autopilots
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC have announced the successful testing of Sandel’s SA4550 Primary Attitude Display with S-TEC’s System 55, 55X, 60-2 and 65 autopilots. S-TEC will list the SA4550 as an approved flight director for use with these autopilots. “This opens the door for numerous aircraft owners, especially in the turboprop market, who would like […]