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Duncan Aviation opens Engine Rapid Response location at LGB

Posted on February 19th, 2014 by

Duncan Aviation has opened its 10th Engine Rapid Response location at the Long Beach Airport (LGB) in Long Beach, California. Continue Reading →

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IS&S receives STC for auto throttle, standby display

Posted on February 19th, 2014 by

Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Auto Throttle System and Standby Display Unit (SDU) incorporated into its Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS). Continue Reading →

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From Cropduster to Airline Captain

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

One of our favorite people, LeRoy Brown, has released his biography: “From Cropduster to Airline Captain: The Biography of Captain Leroy H. Brown.” Continue Reading →

Modeling in zero gravity

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

OK, definitely not GA, but still pretty cool: Model Kate Upton and Sports Illustrated (SI) shot part of the famous swimsuit issue in a specially modified Boeing 727 owned by Zero Gravity Corp. to provide FAA-approved weightless flights for the... Continue Reading →

FAI establishes environmental award

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The FAI Environmental Commission (EnvC) has established the Angelo d’Arrigo Diploma, a new FAI environmental award to recognize major contributions in the field of environmental and sustainable development in sport aviation. Continue Reading →

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Second PS-28 Cruiser Cup to be held in UK

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

The second annual PS-28 Cruiser Cup will be held in the United Kingdom Aug. 29-31, according to officials with Czech Sport Aircraft. Continue Reading →

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Quest increases landing weight for the Kodiak

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

Quest Aircraft Co. has received FAA approval for an increase of 565 pounds to the maximum landing weight of the Kodiak. With the increase, the landing weight is now 7,255 pounds, same as the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight. Continue Reading →

SD Governor proclaims ‘Civil Air Patrol Day’

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

Governor Dennis Daugaard has issued a proclamation designating Feb. 20 as “Civil Air Patrol Day” in South Dakota. Continue Reading →

Rocket contest launches next generation of aerospace leaders

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

More than 700 student teams representing 48 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands are preparing for the 2014 Team America Rocketry Challenge, the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace industry’s... Continue Reading →

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Think Global Flight live broadcast set

Posted on February 18th, 2014 by

A webinar on “Extreme Cross-Country Planning: Around the World or to the Moon & Mars” will be held Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. (EST), hosted by Capt. Judy Rice and Navigator Fred Nauer of the upcoming Think Global Flight... Continue Reading →