Chapel Hill, N.C. — New Able Flight pilots, Chris Spaur of California and Heather Schultz of New Jersey, will get their wings in a ceremony at EAA AirVenture at 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 28 in AeroShell Square. During June and July, Chris and Heather “lived aviation full time” at the Purdue University Airport where […]
NavionX launches
Aviation organization and website, NavionX, has launched to give owners and enthusiasts of the Navion a way to use the Internet and social media in a user supported forum to share information, plan social gatherings and educational forums. The organization is a joint effort of Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) and Navion Aircraft. SHA plans to […]
Rose Parade float ‘plane’ up for auction
A Stearman replica (55% scale) that simulated aerobatics on the City of Burbank (California) 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade is up for auction on eBay. From the eBay listing: ” The plane is 14 feet long, with a wing span of 18 feet. It is 5 feet 2 inches tall. All measurements are approx. The […]
SAFE Offers Opportunity to Test Fly Redbird Simulator
In partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will have a desktop flight simulator available to test fly at its AirVenture booth (#421). Aviation educators are encouraged to explore the capabilities of the Redbird simulator and interact with other sim-savvy individuals.
AeroCharts.com releases iTerps for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
AeroCharts has released iTerps, a new app that allows iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users to download and store the entire FAA Terminal Procedures Publication (TERPS) library of instrument approaches, departure procedures and STARS on their hand-held devices. iTerps displays current charts in the cockpit without without the need for an internet connection. While iTerps […]
Exec Air Montana joins Avfuel network
Exec Air Montana (800-513-2190), based at Helena, Montana (HLN) is now an Avfuel-branded dealer. Being in the Avfuel network allows for AVTRIP points and Avfuel and Cessna Contract Fuel program to qualifying customer.
NJAA posts latest newsletter
Care to read the latest newsletter from the New Jersey Aviation Association? Download it here.
A few moments with Jim Scott
I caught up with Jim Scott, owner of Aircore Aviation in Arlington, Wash. at the recent Arlington Fly-In. Seems business is up 300% year over year. He is focusing his energy exclusively on maintaining light-sport aircraft and Rotax engines. A positive-rate in a dreary economy is a good thing. Keep up the good work Jim.
CPA launches new website, new newsletter
The California Pilots Association has launched a new website at www.calpilots.org. You can also access their latest (July/August 2010) newsletter or their archives.