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GA advocates say airport funds can’t be used to fight for restrictions at airport
The town of East Hampton, N.Y., cannot divert airport revenue to pay for legal fees stemming from its unsuccessful effort to impose restrictions at East Hampton Airport (KHTO), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) claims in an appeal to the FAA. The appeal comes in response to a preliminary FAA decision that declined to address […]
Call for nominations for the CFI Hall of Fame
The National Association of Flight Instructors has put out a call for nominations for the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. Celebrating its 21st year, the National Flight Instructor Hall of Fame recognizes CFIs who “make significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction in their communities and nationwide,” NAFI officials said. Nominations for the 2018 […]
Garmin GFC 600 autopilot approved for Baron 58 and Cessna 340
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 600 autopilot for the Baron 58/58A (1984 model year or later) and Cessna 340/340A. The GFC 600 is designed as a standalone autopilot that integrates with the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and the G500/G600 glass flight displays, Garmin navigators, as well as a variety of third-party […]
STC approved for new prop on Cessna 400
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of the 4-blade MTV-14-D/195-30b propeller on the Cessna 400 with the Teledyne Continental TSIO-550-C engines. This installation is also STC’d by EASA, company officials note. According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the new prop features the following advantages: Shorter takeoff distance by approximately -3% (SL, […]
Nominations open for Drones for Humanity $20,000 prize
The FAI — World Air Sports Federation — is on a quest to find an inspirational recipient worthy of the Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant – a $20,000 cash prize for pioneers involved in using drones for the good of humanity. “As the world governing body for all air sports, the FAI is responsible for […]
AOPA Flight Training Survey now open
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) You Can Fly initiative has opened the 2018 Flight Training Experience Survey. It will remain online until Aug. 13. Each year, AOPA requests feedback from recent student pilots and pilots who have received instruction within the last year about their experiences and the quality of instruction from flight […]
Phoenix by Blackhawk introduced
WACO, Texas – Blackhawk has launched it latest aircraft modernization program: Phoenix by Blackhawk. The program encompasses a complete nose-to-tail customization of legacy aircraft, including new or low-time Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrades, new or low-time propellers, fresh paint, new interiors, glass cockpit avionics, and fresh inspections. To qualify for the program, the aircraft must be […]
Raisbeck Engineering appoints new dealer in Rocky Mountain Region
Raisbeck Engineering, a provider of performance enhancement systems for business and commercial aircraft, has appointed Mayo Aviation to its global network of authorized dealers. Founded in 1978 and based at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado, Mayo Aviation is a provider of aircraft maintenance, management service, and private jet charters. Mayo Aviation operates a fleet of […]