A new compass rose pad was recently constructed at the Martin County Airport in Stuart, Florida. A compass rose is a calibration tool for pilots to use to check that their on board compass is accurately tuned. Martin County’s new and improved compass rose features the Martin County logo as the centerpiece. The new compass […]
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Changes coming to North Texas airspace this week
The FAA is readying the launch of its second NextGen-related airspace revision project of the year, with significant changes to arrival and departure procedures over the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, metropolitan area scheduled to go into effect Thursday, Sept. 18. The North Texas Metroplex project will replace most standard terminal arrival route (STAR) and standard instrument […]
China planning town centered around general aviation
There are a number of towns in the United States where business aviation is big business, such as Wichita. But what about a town dedicated to general aviation, from the airport, to the convention center, to the places people live? That is the concept behind China’s plan for a city it calls Superior Aviation Town, according […]
Future of Santa Monica Airport on the November ballot
Two opposing measures to decide the future of Santa Monica Airport (SMO) in southern California will appear on the city ballot in November. The ballot is the latest weapon in what has become a contentious battle over the future of the airport. Measure D stipulates that voter approval will be required before the airport can be […]
Fore! Washington airport debuts fly-in golf program
The city of Colville, Wash., has teamed with Dominion Meadows Golf Course to encourage GA pilots to fly into the city’s general aviation airport and play a round of golf at the adjacent golf course. Pilots flying in with family and friends to Colville Municipal Airport can notify the Dominion Meadows Pro Shop (509-684-5508) ahead of time to arrange […]
WGN-TV’s WeatherBug camera now live at Lewis University
WGN-TV has located one of its WeatherBug cameras on Lewis University’s main campus in Romeoville, Ill. The camera’s high power lens shows weather conditions on the campus and can be focused to provide views of conditions at the Lewis University Airport. The camera can also be accessed online 24 hours, seven days a week here.
New air traffic control tower to open at KTME
BROOKSHIRE, Texas — A new air traffic control tower will open Oct. 1 at Houston Executive Airport (KTME). “The Houston Executive Airport has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years, located in one of the fastest growing areas in the United States,” said Andrew D. Perry A.A.E. “As our larger high speed jet aircraft operations continue to […]
FAA grants more time to comment on hangar-use policy
The FAA will allow an additional 30 days to comment on its proposed hangar-use policy under an extension granted Tuesday following multiple requests from the GA community. The Experimental Aircraft Association submitted a request early last week for a 60-day extension to the comment period based on the intense interest the policy had generated in […]
IRK joins Avfuel network
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs, offering Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP points and more. Under the agreement Avfuel will supply its marketing programs and support, fuel and related aviation services. Founded in the 1930s and serving both general and scheduled aviation business, Kirksville Regional Airport boasts the longest […]