General Aviation News
Three articles about General Aviation that bear repeating & provide insight. Don’t Underestimate GA.
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New Class of Airspace Users, Flying Cars, need to recognize that urgent promulgation of rules is not always the best
To force flying car certification before proof of airworthiness will hurt this nascent business with such great potential.
The Back Story: FAA’s treatment of Star Wars Star for his John Wayne Airport taxiway landing
The most publicized FAA enforcement case, without any loss of persons or property, recently closed. The FAA chose to require additional training. Here’s the story.
Fuel & FBO Fees are Nemeses to AOPA & aviation in general
AOPA might actually agree with A4A on fuel pricing and FBO fees. Maybe they can work together to find a solution.
AOPA’s unusual critique of the NTSB might be addressed by SMS
AOPA’s SVP Jim Coon criticizes NTSB’s approach to GA accident investigation. The answer to AOPA’s complaint may be to involve the SMS quantitative approach.
George Mason University Study of the Economic Impact of Private & Sport Aviation—collateral use?
George Mason University published a survey studying “the Economic Impact of Private and Sport Aviation.” Adding good economic data about contributions to the national economy is a useful goal. Using the data collected for other purposes would seem disingenuous.
Sen. Schumer’s Press Release should be considered for the Henny Penny Award
Schumer’s press release on small plane crashes makes assumptions not supported by record. Rather than send the NTSB on an unnecessary investigation, perhaps the Senator’s office should learn what the FAA is doing to lower GA risk.
Experimental planes becoming safer, officials say
Against all odds, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has raised its safety performance. It’s great news that this segment of aviation is making significant strides towards safer flight.
Ford’s Role in John Wayne Incident should not be overblown
Harrison Ford’s accident will likely serve as a platform for those who want to close or limit airport operations. Aviation professionals should be prepared to respond.
EAA leads the way to safety devices through the new Part 23 & PMA
Sean Elliott, EAA’s VP of Advocacy & Safety, met with FAA officials to expand on EAA’s success of its supplemental type certificate to install a non-certified Dynon primary flight display in their certified aircraft. The meeting evolved into how to utilize the risked-based certification regime to low-risk non-certified safety- and performance-related equipment on certified aircraft using the Parts Manufacturing Process.