The first flight of the Belite Chipper with the Rotax 912UL engine was held June 19. Belite’s James Wiebe posted this video of the flight: Wiebe also released these performance observations: Initial established climb about 600 fpm; Highest climb rate seen about 830 fpm; Flaps 15°; Ailerons in droop mode; Went around the pattern several […]
July 4th Fly-In to celebrate FBO opening
LEWISTON, Idaho — Hillcrest Aircraft Company will host the Radials ‘N Rivers Fly-In to commemorate the grand opening of its FBO at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS). The newly branded Phillips 66 Aviation location now offers full service Jet A and full serve and self-serve 100LL avgas. The FBO’s facilities include a pilot’s lounge, conference area with […]
At the end of the rainbow
Megan Vande Voort sent us this photo, with a quick note: “I thought you may enjoy this shot at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa.”
First flight: Sonaca 200
GOSSELIES, Belgium — Sonaca Aircraft has completed the first flight of the Sonaca 200 at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. The Sonaca 200 is a single-engine two-seater designed for training and leisure flights, according to company officials. To achieve the flight tests, Sonaca Aircraft is using the second aircraft (FTA2 – Flight Test Aircraft 2) assembled in Sonaca’s factories […]
NAFI to livestream Professional Development Program for CFIs
On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 8 p.m. EDT, the National Association of Flight Instructors will introduce the NAFI Professional Development Program for flight instructors, a cooperative effort of NAFI members and the aviation industry, live streaming on FAASTeamTV. This webinar is open to all CFIs, both NAFI members and non-members. Bob Meder, chairman, and Rick […]
Yingling Aviation delivers first Ascend 172s
Yingling Aviation recently delivered the first upgraded version of its remanufactured Ascend 172 to a Michigan aircraft dealer, Suburban Aviation. Suburban Aviation offers on-site flight training, and sales and service at Suburban Toledo Airport. It also provides all of the flight instruction for Eastern Michigan University at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti. The rebuilt Cessna 172N […]
STC approved for night vision Air Tractor
BEDFORD, Texas — REBTECH has received an STC for a night vision compatible conversion of the Air Tractor AT-502, 502A, 502B and AT-504 agricultural spray aircraft. The aircraft is owned by Dean Heimermann, owner of Countryside Aviation in Chilton, Wisconsin. “As a company we are always looking to provide our fleet with the latest features, so […]
Latest edition of Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide released
The ninth edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes has been updated to comply with current regulations, procedures, and airman certification standards (ACS). New questions and answers focus on subjects that evaluators have found to be weak during practical exams. Exam Tips have been added throughout, with answers and references updated […]
Flying a Zenith 750 to Puerto Rico
Galin Hernandez of PuertoRicoFlyer.com sent us these photos, taken between May 30-June 2, 2017, when he flew a Zenith 750 STOL (N750JH) from St. Augustine, Florida, to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. “The trip covered over 1,324 miles in 16.8 hours of flying,” he reported, adding he averaged 68 knots during the entire trip. “It took four days and I landed in four different countries.” […]