The project, approved in late November 2024 by the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners, includes the construction of an FBO featuring a 40,000-square-foot hangar and a second 25,000-square-foot hangar with an attached lobby.
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Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Fundraising campaign launches for WACO Air Museum
The Wings and Dreams Campaign has been recently initiated to support the remaining construction for a new education building located next to the WACO Air Museum and WACO Airfield in Troy, Ohio.
Pilot seriously injured when plane encounters downdraft on departure
The airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle of attack after encountering a downdraft during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Clay Lacy Aviation breaks ground on KSNA FBO
The company will redevelop its existing 14 acres on the airfield, which includes building a new home for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Air Support Unit.
Human Factors: A cold, hard lesson
The pilot’s cold weather start technique is blamed for accident when his Cessna 172’s engine quits due to a lack of oil.
Aircraft designed for aerial firefighting unveiled
Game Composites, maker of the GB1 aerobatic aircraft, is working on developing the GB2 Stormbird, an all-composite, two-seat, low-wing aircraft designed for aerial firefighting.
Aerox honored with Small Manufacturer of the Year Award
The award highlights Aerox’s achievements in expanding production capabilities, integrating advanced technologies, and maintaining high product quality and safety standards.
Cessnas collide in run-up area
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.