NATA News

The FAA, along with NATA and other general aviation groups, have launched a national safety campaign this flying season called #FlySafe to educate the GA community on how to prevent Loss of Control (LOC) accidents. LOC can result when an aircraft enters a flight regime that is outside its normal flight envelope and may quickly develop into a stall or spin. This month’s topic focuses on engine maintenance and performance monitoring.

FltPlan recently released a new version of their free eLogbook program with a redesigned user interface and an array of new features. Users can now add photos and documents to any log entry, store instructor endorsements, passenger information to add to eLogbook entries, and add custom wallpaper to the home page. One significant new feature allows users to create an “at-a-glance” overview that graphs flying trends, landings per year, past flights, and flight times. The graph can be easily customized based on aircraft make and model, timeframe, and aircraft type. The new eLogbook program also features a responsive design that allows access to the program on any device — from desktop computer to mobile phone. “If you are already a user of FltPlan.com for filing your flight plans, importing data directly into your eLogbook from the website is simple” said Sarah Wilson, Principal and Director of New Technology and Business Development. “And, since all of the data is stored on FltPlan’s servers and can be accessed without a subscription, pilots can use our eLogbook for a lifetime.” For more information, click here.

NATA member APP Jet Center in Hayward, CA, is in the midst of a $5-million expansion and renovation. The project includes a new 20,000-square-foot hangar and a 3,000-square-foot passenger terminal as well as renovation of APP’s existing 12,000-square-foot hangar and office space complex. “Hangar space is in high demand at Hayward,” stated Thom Harrow, Chief Executive Officer of APP Properties, Inc. (parent company of APP Jet Center). “We look forward to meeting that demand with this development and offering the best service and facilities to our clients.” Construction is expected to be completed by year-end. On July 12^th and 13^th, APP Jet Center Hayward will host the upcoming NATA Safety 1^st Advanced Line Service Workshop. Seats are filling up fast, register before it’s too late!

Konect Aviation Oregon will become manager of the McMinnville Municipal Airport. The company has been in operation at the McMinnville Airport since 2009 and became its FBO this year. In addition to the scenic tours and charter service Konect Aviation already offers, the operator recently added fixed wing flight training and concierge services including travel information, aircraft catering, and passenger car rentals. Owner and General Manager Holly Nehls says of the transition, “It’s been a lot of work and things are shaping up. The city has been shifting focus to support the airport, so Konect’s timing is great.” In 2017, the city will renovate the airport’s main runway coinciding with Konect’s efforts to build a new FBO office and terminal building by 2018. For more information, click here.

On July 13^th, Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc. and NATA will once again offer the only tax seminar designed for commercial operators. This year, the Tax Seminar is tailored as a one-day session and will be held at the Jet Linx headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The Commercial Operators Tax Seminar examines tax issues that you face every day in your operations including: federal excise taxes, state taxes, audits, international fees, and depreciation and passive activity loss rules. For the seminar agenda, click here. To register for the tax seminar, click here. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Shannon Chambers at schambers@nata.aero.

The “Back to Basics: ERP Workshop for Aviation Businesses,” held September 13-14 at the NTSB Training Center in Northern Virginia, is a training event designed to provide a fundamental understanding of Emergency Response Programs (ERP) for all aviation businesses. The program covers regulatory requirements and industry "best practices," using a combination of classroom learning and practicum exercise. The workshop will include both general sessions addressing the commonalities of building successful ERPs and cultures within any aviation organization, and breakout sessions to provide in-depth learning relevant to each specific line of business. Click here to view the preliminary agenda. Register here.

On September 20^th and 21^st, NATA Safety 1^st will hold its new Advanced De-Icing Workshop at TAC Air in Salt Lake City, Utah. The workshop will provide instruction on safety protocols associated with de-icing procedures, advanced de-icing techniques and hands-on de-icing training. All attendees will be provided the Safety 1^st De/Anti-Icing Online Training module which must be completed in advance of the workshop. The preliminary agenda is available here. For questions regarding registration or sponsorship opportunities, contact Elizabeth Nicholson at (202) 774-1532 or enicholson@nata.aero.