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August 18, 2011

Could 'The Last Time' Have A Sequel?

Dan Gryder Pitches Whiteside Airport Board On Another Vintage Event

DC-3 fanatic and airline pilot Dan Gryder, who spearheaded The Last Time reunion, doesn't want it to be the last time the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Illinois hosts a major gathering of vintage aircraft. He envisions a World War II-themed aviation event in July, 2012, with "12 to 15 DC-3s, several B-17s and B-25s, numerous P-51s and a smattering of flying aircraft."

Cautioned To Use Care When Selecting Sites For Water Loading

As fire season progresses in the West, many rivers and streams are flowing at higher than normal rate for this time of year, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service. Those that are flowing near normal appear to have a significant amount of debris from earlier flooding. With the high water flow and debris, the agencies say thorough risk assessments need to be conducted on dip sites prior to commencing operations.

Shipments Begin September 15, Unlock Power Of WingX, iPad

One of the more amazing bits of technology at Oshkosh was the coming availability of a small, 5-ounce Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) for mobile devices, which would allow the latest version of Hilton Software's WingX to attain not only the full functionality of a traditional six-pack of instruments, but even add synthetic vision, when running on Apple's iPad. Levil Technology Group now reports its mini-AHRS product will start shipping September 15.

Once A Year, The Aviation World Comes To Oshkosh... And Now They Do It by B787!

It was quite a year as far as Oshkosh was concerned... especially with the first local showing of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner... which JUST completed its flight test program this week and is heading VERY shortly for full production.

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White House Announces Biofuel Initiative

USDA, Department of Energy and Navy Partner to Advance Biofuels to Fuel Military and Commercial Transportation

President Obama on Tuesday announced that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Navy will invest up to $510 million during the next three years in partnership with the private sector to produce advanced drop-in aviation and marine biofuels to power military and commercial transportation. The initiative responds to a directive from President Obama issued in March as part of his "Blueprint for A Secure Energy Future."

Raleigh TV Station Notes GA Airports Lack TSA Oversight

The story of a plane stolen from the campus of the University of North Carolina is being portrayed by local media as an example of how general aviation lacks the TSA security mandates that keep airlines safe.

Hundreds Gather At GA Rally In Iowa

Senator Grassley, Representatives Latham, Boswell, King, And Braley All Attend

Hundreds of workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered Wednesday in Cedar Rapids for a general aviation (GA) rally. The event, held at the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations Center, was organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) in partnership with Rockwell Collins and Goodrich Corporation, both GA manufacturers with Iowa operations.