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March 23, 2010

General Aviation Groups Applaud Arkansas Governor's Support For GA

State Proclamation Highlights GA Value To State's Economy, Transportation System

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe (D) unveiled a proclamation declaring March 2010 to be "Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month" in Arkansas last week. Beebe announced the proclamation as part of the Governor's Aerospace Summit which was held at the Convention Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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Power Flow Tuned Exhaust Available For R22

Complete Replacement For R22 Factory Exhaust System

Power Flow Systems is in the final stages of STC approval to bolt-on their industry leading high performance exhaust system to a Lycoming O-320 powered Robinson R22.  This product, Power Flow's first on a rotorcraft, has already received CAA approval. 

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Cirrus SR22 Down In Washington State

Pilot Killed, Investigation Underway

An investigation is underway in an accident in which a Cirrus SR22 that went down Friday near Morton, WA. 39-year-old Shave Sullivan was killed in the accident, and his passenger and business associate, 27-year-old Rebecca Carrol suffered multiple broken bones.

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FAA Denies Minnesota Runway Extension Project

Will Consider Resurfacing, Other Improvements

The FAA has denied a request by the Blue Earth, MN City Council for an AIP grant to lengthen the runway at Blue Earth Municipal airport (KSBU) by 1,200 feet. The agency cited a lack of traffic volume at the facility.

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Williston, Florida Airport Fest Set

Event To Feature Business Expo, Introduce New Restaurant

The folks at Williston Municipal Airport (X60) are finishing plans for their Annual Williston Airport Fest on Saturday, March 27th. The event will featuring an Open House for the new airport building.

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Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill

Long-Stalled Legislation Finally Passes Significant Legislative Hurdle

The U.S. Senate on Monday finally passed the $34.5 billion FAA Reauthorization bill with a unanimous 93-0 vote. The bill funds the FAA through September 2011.

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Aero-TV: Abingdon Watches -- An E6B Watch For The Woman Pilot

Why Should Guys Have A Monopoly On Cool Pilot Watches?

It used to be that you could tell that a guy was a pilot by the timepiece he wore... It was a pretty much male affectation and one that more than a few of us have taken on for our own. The big iconic pilot watch is as much a part of the aviation aura as the scarf and goggles. BUT... for the female aviators among us, the ability to join in this frenzy of aviation-oriented timepiece ownership was often just out of reach since many of the watches made for flyers were simply too large for a number of aviatrix' wrists. It was simply NOT fair...

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Three Killed In Florida Mid-Air Collision

Piper PA-32, RV-6 Involved In Accident

Two aircraft collided in mid-air in central Florida Saturday, killing the three people on board the planes. The accident happened in VFR conditions on a clear, sunny day near Williston, FL.

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Garmin Announces Proposed Change In Place Of Incorporation

Wants Shareholders To Approve Move To Switzerland

Garmin announced last week that its board of directors has unanimously approved moving the place of incorporation of the company from the Cayman Islands to Switzerland. Garmin’s shareholders will be asked to vote in favor of the proposed change in place of incorporation on May 20, 2010.

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Cirrus Fights Rumors

L-3 Charges That Cirrus Is Near Insolvency

Cirrus Design has filed a lawsuit in federal court against L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, charging that L-3 is falsely spreading rumors about Cirrus' financial status.

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