Monthly Archives: February 2012

Chennault Authority's increase not pleasing to all – The General

The General Aviation Airport Support Committee agreed with staff recommendations that the two airports – pending voter renewal of a 5.45 mill tax for Chennault www.aviationanswers.com/content/view/29823834/29/

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2012 Trends in General Aviation | FAA Repair Station Certificate

Common aviation has certain been a tough row to hoe in the at the end excellent many years. Nevertheless things are not looking so terrible moving forward. It.faarepairstationcertificate.com/…/2012-trends-in-general-aviati…

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Aircraft Exhaust Manufactures – Repairers – General Aviation

Aircraft Exhaust Manufactures, Repairers, General Aviation Directory. Suppliers of general aviation products & services.avbuyer.com/directory/results.asp?CatId=60…263…

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2012 National GA Awards Winners Named – General Aviation Awards

In each of the past 49 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized a small group of aviation www.generalaviationawards.org/…/2012-national-ga-awards-…

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Weight and balance : General Aviation

Can anyone please explain to me why deflection/strain gauges couldn't be used on aircraft landing gear struts to provide an instant and true reading if …discussions.flightaware.com/post133751.html

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General Aviation | Augusta Regional Airport

The Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) has provided General Aviation personnel with Weather Information as well as our Fixed Base Operator (FBO) information.www.augustaregionalairport.com/GeneralAviation

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99–Comprehensive General Aviation Piston Fleet Impact

99–Comprehensive General Aviation Piston Fleet Impact Assessment versus Aviation Gasoline Fuel Octane. Solicitation Number: 11576. Agency: Department https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode…id…

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Air Works Get First General Aviation EASA 145 Approval in India

Mumbai-based Air Works India Engineering's Delhi facility has become the first independent general aviation MRO organization in India to be awarded EASA www.ainonline.com/node/102683

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Diamond Aircraft sales bounce back

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association, in its 2011 outlook report, said piston-aircraft sales across the US dipped 1.5% last year, to 860. At the end of 2011, global sales dropped 3.5%, to 1865 units, it reported. "We are trending in the right See all stories on this topic ?

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GAMA numbers show decline in 2011 deliveries, but encouraging signs ahead

The theme of a gradual, continuing rebound for general aviation was highlighted during the February 22 release of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association's 2011 delivery numbers. Although total deliveries fell in each segment over 2010 totals, See all stories on this topic ?

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Airport plan public review set for March 8

The plan identifies the location and footprint of a General Aviation Terminal complex, additional aircraft hangars, vehicle parking expansion, a second future runway and taxiway to access the airport's east side, on-and-off airport access roads and See all stories on this topic ?Star Community Newspapers

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Joint-use agreement tops airport agenda

NGB is the federal agency that handles contracts with general aviation airports, like the Eastern Regional Airport, for National Guard units, like the 167th Airlift Wing, to use the airport's facilities. The previous agreement paid the Airport See all stories on this topic ?

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Firm Offers to buy half of Queen City Airport

It's a strong bid on the table; $16.2 million to convert half of Queen City into industrial space, leaving the rest for general aviation. "This is an offer that seems pretty intriguing." Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski is a Lehigh Northampton Airport See all stories on this topic ?

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Cary Pilot Gets a Ride on Cessna's “American Patriot” Jet | CaryCitizen

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Firm Offers to buy half of Queen City Airport | News – Home

Some say the plan would fill a financial hole, but local pilots say the deal would kill the airfield. It's a strong bid on the table; $16.2 million to convert half of Queen City into industrial space, leaving the rest for general aviation. "This is an offer WFMZ-TV 69NEWS: Top Stories

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AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points » Blog Archive » GA to the rescue

The powerless cruise ship Costa Allegra is still under tow on its way to a port in the Seychelles Islands, but general aviation has come to the rescue. A twin-engine Vulcanair is coordinating helicopter support for the ship. Eurocopter Colibri AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points

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Anoka County–Blaine airport museum owner preserves history

Graves also serves on the House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and is co-chairperson of the Congressional General Aviation Caucus, which works with pilots, aircraft owners, the general aviation community and government ABC Newspapers

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BBA Aviation FY Earnings Preview

The group's Business and General Aviation (B&GA) activity has shown a modest development to date in the second half of the year, against a tough economic environment. As anticipated, the group is performing well in this ongoing uncertain economic See all stories on this topic ?

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Cary Pilot Gets a Ride on Cessna's “American Patriot” Jet | CaryCitizen

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AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points » Blog Archive » GA to the rescue

The powerless cruise ship Costa Allegra is still under tow on its way to a port in the Seychelles Islands, but general aviation has come to the rescue. A twin-engine Vulcanair is coordinating helicopter support for the ship. Eurocopter Colibri AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points

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Anoka County–Blaine airport museum owner preserves history

Graves also serves on the House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and is co-chairperson of the Congressional General Aviation Caucus, which works with pilots, aircraft owners, the general aviation community and government ABC Newspapers

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Recent Developments In Aviation Products Liability

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Cary Pilot Gets a Ride on Cessna's “American Patriot” Jet | CaryCitizen

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AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points » Blog Archive » GA to the rescue

The powerless cruise ship Costa Allegra is still under tow on its way to a port in the Seychelles Islands, but general aviation has come to the rescue. A twin-engine Vulcanair is coordinating helicopter support for the ship. Eurocopter Colibri AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points

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Anoka County–Blaine airport museum owner preserves history

Graves also serves on the House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and is co-chairperson of the Congressional General Aviation Caucus, which works with pilots, aircraft owners, the general aviation community and government ABC Newspapers

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General Aviation Airplanes | Worldwide GA Shipments And Billings

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Losses mount at Chattanooga Airport's new aviation terminal

The general aviation terminal and hangar that opened in August has lost a little more than $300000 so far, airport officials said. Original projections had put the www.tfponline.com/…/chattanooga-losses-mount-at-new-airpo…

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National General Aviation Award Winners Named For 2012 | Aero

Indivuals Honored By The GA Awards Program In Conjunction With The FAA In each of the past 49 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the| www.aero-news.net/AnnTicker.cfm?do=main.textpost…

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More Canyon air tours backed

for the FAA's management of airspace for commercial airlines and high-performance, general aviation aircraft, including departures from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and traffic using other airports in the vicinity," the agency wrote.See all stories on this topic ?

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US Airways, CLT working to improve flight paths over city

Developing routes that will enable general aviation traffic to fly across the Atlanta and Charlotte metro areas while remaining clear of controlled airspace. Raising the ceiling of airspace handled by the FAA Terminal Radar Approach control at See all stories on this topic ?

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