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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 →

Video: ‘Snoopy’ an incredible helicopter act

Posted on February 17th, 2014 by

A video from 1990 shows an amazing helicopter act, “Snoopy” at an event in Australia. The closeness of the audience alone is far different than what we see today. Continue Reading →

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Zenith ships 10,000th set of plans

Posted on February 17th, 2014 by

MEXICO, Mo. —  Zenith Aircraft Co. has now shipped 10,000 sets of plans to aircraft builders in over 50 countries. Most sets of plans are sent with complete or partial aircraft kits, though some go to builders who prefer to... Continue Reading →

Helicopter photo contest winners named

Posted on February 17th, 2014 by

The winners of the second annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest were unveiled in the just-printed Winter 2014 issue of the magazine, which is the Helicopter Association International’s official publication. This year’s grand prize winner shows a Belgian Air Force SeaKing... Continue Reading →

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First two customer Great Lakes completed

Posted on February 17th, 2014 by

WACO Aircraft reports that the the first two new production Great Lakes have recently been completed. The first (pictured above) will be going to Australia, and the second (pictured below) will stay in Michigan. Company officials also report they will be... Continue Reading →

Landmark Aviation begins operations at BFI

Posted on February 17th, 2014 by

Landmark Aviation began operations at King County International Airport (BFI) on Boeing Field in Seattle on Feb. 12 through the acquisition of Galvin Flying Services. Continue Reading →