Category Archives: General Aviation News

The Flight Instructor Who Gave Selflessly

Guest Post: By Stephen Hopson Today I was going to write about the success of the “Flight to Hartford” project with my church (you can find it listed under my name) and tie it into the universal laws of attraction and giving. But something else came up, taking priority. I just learned that a man …

December 9, 2009 – 6:24 am | By av8er | Posted in Aeromedical Factors, Flight Lessons, Flying Stories, Important Aviation Personalities, Learn To Fly | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Flight Training Scholarships for the Physically Disabled

In the past I have posted a list of 101 General Aviation and Flight Training Scholarships, Federal Aid for Flight Training, and An Aircraft in each Household – a Dream or Reality. Now read about how a non-profit Able Flight in partnership with a top aviation university, Purdue University is making it possible for disabled …

November 26, 2009 – 6:07 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aeromedical Factors, Flight Training, General Aviation News, Learn To Fly, Sport Pilot | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

New Charter Pilot Jobs in India

A new company in India is launching the country’s first small piston engine airplane on demand air-charter service, starting with a fleet of two Cirrus SR22 aircraft. Manav Singh, the Chairman of Air Car (and Club One Air) states that the seats are expected to be priced competitively with business-class airline tickets and half the …

November 26, 2009 – 2:14 am | By av8er | Posted in DGCA - Director General of Civil Aviation India, General Aviation News | Tagged , , , , | Comments (30)

Amazing NTSB (Animation) US Airways Airbus Crash Ditching in Hudson

NTSB’s investigation hearings of the Jan 15th, 2009 US Airways’ Airbus Flight 1549 bird-strike incident which led to the ditching of the aircraft in Hudson river have generated some potential recommendations – developing an on-aircraft anti-bird technology for rounding-up and wiping-out thousands of Canada Geese. At the hearings, Airbus test pilots supported Captain Sullenberger’s decision; …

November 12, 2009 – 4:03 am | By iflyasa | Posted in Accident Reports, Aviation Videos, Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, General Aviation News, NTSB - National Transportation Safety Board, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

First Black Woman Aviator in Aviation History

A role model in General Aviation Flight Training The other day while browsing through African American Aviation History websites and blogs, I came across a name that I had heard many a times, but never got an opportunity (or simply being lazy maybe) to learn more about. So, I decided to spend some time, and …

November 9, 2009 – 4:52 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aviation Books and Media, Aviation History, Aviation Videos, Flight Schools, General Aviation, Important Aviation Personalities, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Sean D. Tucker with Oprah Winfrey (video)

Ok guys. The other day I wrote about Sean D. Tucker, the world famous aerobatic pilot, who also is an honorary Thunderbird and Blue Angel, and performs for the the Team Oracle, and was supposed to be on Oprah’s TV show. If you did not get a chance to get the courage, or time, to …

November 3, 2009 – 6:47 pm | By iflyasa | Posted in Aviation Videos, General Aviation News, Important Aviation Personalities, Pilots, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)

In one of my previous articles we talked about the NextGen; Next Generation Air Transportation System, and how it is working towards making the future of the air navigation in aviation industry better, safer and automated. We have also talked about how the future of aviation is getting more environment friendly and greener. If you …

November 3, 2009 – 5:27 pm | By av8er | Posted in Aviation Videos, Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Training, General Aviation, General Aviation News, NASA, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Next Generation Air Transportation System – NextGen

The Future of Aviation NextGen, shorthand for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, refers to a wide-ranging initiative to transform the air traffic control system. It focuses on leveraging new technologies, such as satellite-based navigation, surveillance, and networking. The initiative involves meaningful collaboration among government departments and agencies as well as companies in the aerospace …

November 3, 2009 – 12:19 pm | By iflyasa | Posted in Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Training, General Aviation, General Aviation News, JAA - Joint Aviation Authorities Europe, NASA | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Fate of today’s airline industry, a quick overview

So today I decided to get out of my shell, and read up some aviation news on BBC. It has been quite depressing lately, so I had to do something to find some spark in my life, and this is what I found out: Ryanair may halt ‘rapid growth’ Irish budget airline Ryanair has said …

November 2, 2009 – 1:18 pm | By av8er | Posted in General Aviation News | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Sean D. Tucker with Oprah Winfrey this Thursday

Sean Tucker, well known aerobatic pilot from the bay area California is scheduled to be on Oprah Winfrey Show tomorrow. So, those of you who do not watch this show regularly (I know I don’t), tune in tomorrow and see what’s up. Or use your TIVO or something. Sean performs for Team Oracle, and is …

October 21, 2009 – 11:09 am | By iflyasa | Posted in Aviation Videos, General Aviation News, Important Aviation Personalities, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)