Yesterday a Beech King Air was diverting around weather and flew into the Washington DC ADIZ. Despite all of the recent publicity of fighter jet escorts, pilot’s certificates being revoked, laser light warning systems, and NOTAMs it has happened again. The plane was escorted to Winchester Regional Airport in Virginia by fighter planes and Boarder […]
Gov. Brad Henry signed a bill that exempts general aviation aircraft (those under 9,000 pounds) from sales tax on repairs.
“These lighter planes are greater in number than all other aircraft. With more customers, aviation businesses will be able to provide many highly skilled, well-paying jobs, generating broad tax and social benefits statewide.” - Phil […]
NPR’s “Morning Edition” discussed general aviation security this morning. There is an audio feed available for the segment.
Answering new calls for tougher security at the nation’s general aviation airports, private plane enthusiasts say fears that smaller planes will be used in terrorist attacks are overblown.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) have given a major boost to the growing sport pilot/light-sport aircraft community, by forging an agreement that will provide the benefits of each organization to those who purchase, build or fly light-sport aircraft.
The agreement will allow LAMA, which represents aviation suppliers, and manufacturers […]
The EAA has produced a series of webpages outlining all Special Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot-Eligible Standard Category Aircraft, and Sport Pilot-Eligible Experimental Aircraft on their website at the Sport Pilot Eligible Aircraft page.
Micro Aerodynamics, Inc. has announced the availability of a vortex generator kit. Specifically, the kits are available for the Beechcraft 19A, B19, M19A, 23, A23, A23A, A23-19, A23-24, B23, C23, A24, A24R, B24R, and C24R aircraft. This announcement will be good news to Beech Aero Club members.
According to documents on the Micro Aerodynamics website […]
The 20th Anniversary of the Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Fly-In drew almost 350 aircraft. The four day event at Piper’s former headquarters in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania featured the J-2 Cub this year.
Mooney reported today on the established safety record of Mooney airplanes. All aircraft insurance premiums are based upon the combination of the airplane’s safety record and pilot experience. However, the established safety record of Mooney airplanes contributes to significant savings for insurance. Experience has shown that the owner of a 2004 Mooney Ovation2 DX […]
Robb Report’s “Best of Best” is a list of products that“exemplify the very finest that the international luxury world has to offer”. The 17th annual edition featured the Mooney Ovation2 GX as one of those products.
You can view an excerpt of the issue on Mooney’s website. (PDF, 272kb)
“The latest offering from the Mooney Airplane […]
The 2005 Air Race Classic is complete. Full race results should be posted on the Air Race Classic’s website shortly. Sophia Payton, with copilot Marilyn Paterno took first place. Judy Bolkema Tokar, copilot Sarah Bean took second. Bonnie Johnson and copilot Carol Foy placed third.
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