Calling the aviation industry in Texas “a critical component of our economy and our way of life,” Texas Governor Rick Perry has issued a proclamation declaring November as “Aviation Appreciation Month” in the State of Texas. “Today, there are nearly 400 general aviation (GA) airports in the Lone Star State and more than 31,000 GA […]
New leadership, members for GAMA
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected Caroline Daniels, chairman and CEO of ATP, as GAMA’s chairman for 2012. Daniels previously served as GAMA’s vice chairman of the board and as chairman of GAMA’s Safety Committee. Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of Business and General Aviation at […]
Cessna Flight Gear Bag adapts for different missions
The contents of your flight bag can vary from a few items to provisions for a weekend trip. Sporty’s new Cessna Flight Gear Bag adapts to each mission, giving you the choice of a traditional portfolio bag or a backpack. An extra-strong shoulder strap attaches to reinforced metal hardware when the bag is in the […]
New officers for NARA
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) introduced its new officers for 2012 at its annual membership meeting held in Las Vegas in October. Members elected to serve on NARA’s 2012 Board of Directors are: Chairman: Paul Kirby, Cerretani Aviation, LLC Treasurer: Brad Harris, Dallas Jet International Secretary: Herb Knight, Tempus Jets Board Members: Jay Gantt, […]
Cradle of Aviation Museum recognizes David Sterling
The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Woodbury, N.Y., recently honored David Sterling, chairman and CEO of Sterling & Sterling, Inc. at its 9th Annual “Air and Space Gala” with the Donald E. Axinn Award for Community Service. Also honored at the gala were Mark Kelly, U.S. Navy Captain and Space Shuttle Commander, and Martin R. […]
West Star offers Learjet air conditioner conversion
In response to a recently released Advisory Wire AW21-008 from Learjet stating it will no longer support the R-12 air conditioning systems on Learjet 20/30/50 and 60 series aircraft, West Star Aviation offers the Steinbach & Associates STC conversion kits for the R12 Air Conditioning systems at its Grand Junction, Colo., facility. The air conditioning […]
Beringer debuts lightweight tailwheel
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced a new, lightweight tailwheel assembly for the Pipistrel Sinus, with applications for other aircraft. The two-piece anodized aluminum wheel with sealed ball bearings and its 6-ply 200 x 50 tire and tube weighs 29 ounces. It rides on the 8mm diameter Sinus axle, so no aircraft modifications are required. […]
Burt Rutan working on new project
Even though he’s officially retired, Burt Rutan is working on a new design, Model 372-3, a combination wing ship and seaplane, according to a report at EAA.org.
Redbird Skyport opens
An experiment in flight training has officially opened at the new Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas. In a report at AOPA.org, John King, co-founder of King Schools, is quoted as saying: “We’re going to change the way we train pilots.” Read Ian Twombly’s full report here.