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October 16, 2012

West Virginia Governor Proclaims October GA Appreciation Month

Joins 45 Other State Chief Executives Who Recognize The Value Of General Aviation

National aviation organizations are applauding West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) for declaring October “General Aviation Appreciation Month.”  The proclamation highlights general aviation’s pivotal role in supporting access to medical treatment, commerce and critical services throughout the state.  The general aviation industry in West Virginia contributes $616 million to the economy annually.

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16 Year Old Spends Birthday Soloing Three Different Aircraft Types

Cessna 150, Blanik Glider, And A Piper Twin Already In The Young Man's Logbook

A solo flight series showcasing one young man’s efforts to learn to fly three different kinds of aircraft has been successfully accomplished over the weekend, beginning with a spectacular night three ship formation flight launched at midnight, on October 14, 2012.

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FAA Grants TSO Approval For New Digital Fuel Level Senders

CIES Corporation Devices Designed For A Wide Variety Of Aircraft

The FAA has granted TSO C55a approval to CIES Corporation of Redmond, Oregon for its line of digital fuel level senders. The float based fuel level senders are designed to replace the majority of the existing fuel level sending systems in general aviation aircraft. The proprietary and patented system provides a new level of accuracy, reliability, and stability to fuel level indication in the cockpit.

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Texas School District Works With Flight School For Pilot, Mechanic Training

Students Can Start Learning To Fly And Repair Airplanes In The 10th Grade

The Georgetown, TX, school district is offering students the opportunity to earn their pilot certificates, as well as learn their way around the inner workings of airplanes. The aviation program is offered in conjunction with Pilot's Choice Aviation, a flight school based at Georgetown Municipal Airport (KGTU).

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Pilot Proficiency Project Scenarios Now Available Online

SAFE, Redbird Make Training Scenarios Accessible To All Redbird Operators

In cooperation with Redbird Flight Simulations, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently made its Pilot Proficiency Project simulator training scenarios available for download through the SAFE website.

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NATA: Candidates Need To Focus On General Aviation Benefits

Contributes $150 Billion To U.S. Economy, Accounts For 1.3 Million Jobs

With the second Presidential debate on tap Tuesday night, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is encouraging both President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney to focus on the vital role that aviation plays in the U.S. economy.

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