Wicks Aircraft Supply has added a new GPS receiver to its list of products for GA pilots: The Dual SGPX150 universal Bluetooth receiver that works with iPad, iPod touch, iPhone and other Bluetooth-enabled smart phones, tablets and laptops. It is a high sensitivity GPS receiver that works wirelessly...
Banyan Air Service at Florida's Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) is rolling out the red carpet to pilots for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which takes place Oct. 27-Oct. 31. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 12th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
PV Labs has signed a licensing agreement with Trivaris Ltd., and MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., to commercialize MDA's Ice Detection Sensor Technology, which detects ice on all surfaces, including unways and aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 12th, 2011 by Janice Wood...
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Chandler, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
Two things are happening at Southwest that threaten both its consumer-friendly image and its plans to integrate AirTran into a single carrier and maximize the synergies between the two airlines. Having built its 40-year reputation on working on behalf of the beleaguered airline passenger suffering...
“Have you seen that beautiful twin?” This phrase was repeated numerous times at this summer's AirVenture and you can be sure the airplane in question belonged to David Marco of Atlantic Beach, Fla. Marco's Lockheed 12A occupied a place of honor off ConocoPhillips Square next to the ConocoPhillips...
In our analysis of airports across the US over the past year, we have observed the decline of three previous hubs – Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and St Louis – and the dramatic changes that have accompanied their loss of status. Given its precarious location amidst other Delta Air Lines hubs...
Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney have signed an agreement to develop next generation engines to power future mid-size aircraft in the 120–230 seat range, putting Rolls-Royce back into the picture for narrowbody engines. Rolls is an important partner in International Aero Engines (IAE), the...
At only 340 pounds — and delivering 50 miles per gallon — Ted Dearing’s VW-powered Hummelbird is a fun, frugal way to fly. For such a small plane, it’s sure to attract big attention at the Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo in Casa Grande, Ariz., later this month. Continue Reading »...
Clay Lacy was honored at NBAA2011 with the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award. From Mary F. Silitch's story at AINonline, Lacy is quoted as saying, "at 12, I started working at Cannonball Airport receiving flight time for pay." Historically, that was pretty common. Does anyone pay with flight time...
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's 2012 sweepstakes grand prize is the "Tougher Than A Tornado" Aviat Husky, which rode out the tornado that swept through Sun ’n Fun this past Spring. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Planehook Aviation Services has launched the premier edition of "General Aviation Security," a quarterly digest-size magazine. The magazine is available via download (free) or printed ($5 - email request). Story titles include: "Can You Eat a Whole Cow? Sure... one bite at a time!", "Risk as Dollars...
The Piper J-3 Cub, one of the legendary aircraft in aviation history, will take center stage for the next nine months as the grand prize for the 2012 EAA “Win The Cub” Aircraft Sweepstakes. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
CubCrafters has introduced a new instrument panel option featuring space designated for the attachment of a tablet computer or similar device. CubCrafters is calling the option the MyPanel. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
New Bedford Panoramex Corp. was recently awarded a contract by the FAA to replace legacy Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems powered by antiquated incandescent lamps with up to 400 systems that are powered by Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October...
An L-2M that was used at the U.S. Army Air Forces (AAF) Liaison Pilot Training School during World War II was flown to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force late last month. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Hilton Software now supports the XRX PCAS Traffic System from Zaon Flight Systems. WingX Pro7 connects wirelessly to the portable XRX traffic system to provide real-time display of traffic threats on its moving map. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
ASA has introduced a portfolio-style iPad kneeboard for pilots. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Vennington, Vt. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
Two things are happening at Southwest that threaten both its consumer-friendly image and its plans to integrate AirTran into a single carrier and maximize the synergies between the two airlines. Having built its 40-year reputation on working on behalf of the beleaguered airline passenger suffering...
At one time, ground handling was probably the least competitive business segment within the airports sector in Europe. Slowly but surely, it has been liberalised to the point where airports are expected to allow at least two ground handling providers (including their own, if they choose to indulge in...
Do you belong to an aviation group or have a group of friends that are looking for an excuse to fly? You may be interested in learning about the Tree of Hope, a group of volunteers from aviation clubs, EAA chapters, Minnesota Ninety-Nines, Shriners, FBOs, and other aviation enthusiasts who collect and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Air traffic controller errors on and around airports have increased sharply in recent years, but data gathered by the Government Accounting Office (GAO) doesn’t tell the complete story. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 16th, 2011 by Charles Spence. No comments. &...
Words like "shouldn't" and "most of the time" are not used in the certification of aviation products, Tim Taylor, president and CEO of FreeFlight Systems, testified last week on Capitol Hill. C-SPAN3 coverage of the testimony is now available online. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 16th...
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air is entering a new phase in its development as it plans major capacity growth and pursues a closer relationship with part-owner Thai Airways. But at least for now Nok will remain focused entirely on the domestic market despite the potential opportunity to fill the void in...
The American Soybean Association (ASA) and a coalition of 12 other national producer groups that represent American farmers are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct additional testing to ensure that any potential wireless services offered by LightSquared will not cause harmful...
The RANS S-19 Venterra has met the FAA's 51% rule and will join the list of approved kits. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 16th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
A top Morgan Stanley analyst is bullish on business aviation, according to an interview at AOPA Live. In an interview with Tom Horne, AOPA Pilot Editor at Large, Heidi Wood said that, historically, business jet recessions don’t last longer than three years and the industry is now at that mark. Another...
The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, Oct. 27, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 16th, 2011...
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, and Honda Aircraft recently marked the creation of the first industry certification for Aerospace Coatings Applicators professionals by conferring this new credential upon four Honda Aircraft employees, who are the first...
