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Aircraft
New legislation sets aside $10 million for unleaded avgas testing
The new legislation also recognizes the collaborative industry-government effort to move general aviation to a fleetwide drop-in, lead-free fuel solution no later than 2030 through its Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative.
Tecnam names Canadian dealer
Aviation Unlimited offers Tecnam’s complete product line of Light Sport Aircraft, as well as the certified single and twin engine Aircraft, according to officials with Italy-based Tecnam.
Picture of the Day: Calm between the storms
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “In between October storms, there was an eery calm and fog rolled in at Murphy’s Landing Seaplane Base (8K9) near Ketchikan, Alaska.”
The Flight to Fight
The fun of a fly-in, plus raising funds for a worthy cause, creates a day to remember.
What a ride
The Recreational Aviation Foundation, a non-profit association of volunteers dedicated to preserving backcountry airfields for public access nationwide, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. “What a ride,” says RAF Chairman John McKenna, one of the original six founders of the Bozeman, Montana-based organization.
Looking to buy an airplane in 2023?
What will the market be like for general aviation aircraft in the new year? In a new video posted to the YouTube channel “Flying With Rich,” pilot and CFI Rich Manor gives his opinion on what to expect as far as prices and supply in the coming year.
New owner for Blackhawk Aerospace
Private equity firm New State Capital Partners has acquired the company, which will continue to operate as is, with management staying in place.
Picture of the Day: Charlie X-Ray and Shark meet up at Lorelei’s Restaurant
Hal Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Jeff Solum and I flew our SeaRey, Charlie X-Ray, alongside Kevin D’Angelo’s SharkRey in April 2022 to the Florida Keys. Our favorite lunch stop was pulling up on the beach for fish tacos at Lorelei’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar on picturesque Islamorada.”