Entries from May 2010 ↓

Actually, Aviation Consumer wants a little bit of your engine data for a research product we’re doing. If you don’t mind sending us a sample data file, contact Paul Bertorelli at avconsumer@comcast.net.Contact us before sending anything. Thanks.

>>> AVWEB FUEL FINDERCURRENT PRICE FOR 100LL: $4.78 (down 2¢ from last week)CURRENT PRICE FOR JET A: $4.42 (down 4¢ from last week)Fuel prices provided weekly by AirNav, based on prices from the past 2 weeks. Changes are relative to last week’s prices. /TEXT_ONLY–>http://media.avweb.com/banmanavweb/a.aspx?Task=Click&ZoneID=0&CampaignID=5857&AdvertiserID=167&BannerID=2977&SiteID=19&RandomNumber=2093347265&Keywords=/TEXT_ONLY–>Here at AVweb, we love a good “above and beyond” story — and this week’s spotlight FBO, Craig Air Center at Craig Municipal Airport (KCRG) in Jacksonville, Florida, has made “above and beyond” their motto.Dan Karney tells the tale:I stayed at Craig for a week visiting family in the area. While taxiing to depart, we noticed one of our main tires was flat. The linemen came out and happily towed us back to their FBO. (Where we stopped was literally the farthest point from their FBO.) … [S]ince it was Sunday, there were no maintenance facilities open that day. They inflated the tire for me … [but] when it would not hold any air, they called every maintenance facility on the field … [then started] calling flight schools on the field. Their last option came through: A mechanic was reached that worked at Criag Air Center, and it was fixed at a reasonable price, in a reasonable ammount of time. I was extremely pleased with their service and helpfulness. I will definitely be back if I am in the area.Keep those nominations coming. For complete contest rules, click here.AVweb is actively seeking out the best FBOs in the country and another one, submitted by you, will be spotlighted here next Monday!

Warbirds Area

The EAA Warbirds of America will host its “Warbirds in Review” program for the ninth consecutive year at this summer’s AirVenture Oshkosh, slated for July 26-Aug.1.

In keeping with AirVenture 2010’s “Salute to Veterans” theme, these twice-daily informal sessions held in the Warbirds area will not only delve into an aircraft’s restoration, operation, and other aspects of owning a valued piece of history, but also spotlight veterans sharing stories about what it was like to fly the aircraft in combat or support the operation as a ground crew member. This year’s lineup showcases a variety of renowned aircraft, as well as pays tribute to and honors those who served.

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===> Posted on May 31, 2010 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2010