general aviation
Americannoun
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His hobbies included cycling, hiking, helicopter skiing, general aviation with a specific interest in sailplanes and ultralights, waste reduction and clean energy and large dogs, according to his website.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Precision Aviation provides aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services, as well as distribution, and supply chain solutions for commercial, business and general aviation, rotorcraft and defense end markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
A spokesperson from the airport said: "We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft."
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
The aircraft was headed for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, a general aviation airport owned by the city of San Diego and located less than three miles from the crash site.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
The Piper Cherokee family is one of the most widely produced planes in general aviation, with a reputation for reliability.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023
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