Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane for 2015 is an all-new Van’s RV-12. The popularity of this aircraft in the 2014 Sweepstakes made it a natural choice for a second year, Sporty’s officials said. More than just a factory-built aircraft, the RV-12 features the Dynon Skyview system, including a large 10-inch screen, GPS, and Mode S transponder. A […]
Moore County Airport ready for U.S. Open Championships
CARTHAGE, N.C. – The Moore County Airport (SOP) has been preparing for the influx of an estimated 4,000 flights that will arrive and depart from the airport during the two weeks of the U.S. Open Championships. The airport recently completed an extensive renovation/expansion program as part of a long-term strategic plan and have further enhanced […]
Cessna kicks off third annual Discover Flying Challenge
WICHITA, Kan. – Cessna has kicked off the third annual Discover Flying Challenge (DFC) during a launch event here. Eight pilots will take part in this internship promoting general aviation and engaging aviation enthusiasts across the country. Six of the interns will fly Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft for summer-long excursions across the United States. The other two interns […]
Gross weight increases approved for Power90 conversion
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Just three months after completion of its second Power90 conversion to the GE H80 Engines, Smyrna Air Center reports the STC has been amended to allow for an increase of the Max Gross Takeoff Weight (MGTW) for the King Air C90 and E90 with the GE H80 engines installed. The amendment increases the King Air C90 […]
Rosen introduces sliding canopy for Van’s
Rosen Sunvisor Systems (RSS) has introduced the ARC Sunvisor assembly for Van’s RV 6-7-9 sliding canopy aircraft. Based on Rosen’s ARC sunvisor design, the sunvisor system provides Van’s RV 6-7-9 aircraft owners flexible, multi-axis sun attenuation, stowage, glare reduction and pilot comfort during standard cockpit flight operations, according to company officials. The ARC sunvisor system is […]
DeLorme inReach receives FAA nod for Enhanced Reporting Service in Alaska
The FAA Alaska Flight Services has approved the DeLorme inReach satellite communicator for the Enhanced Special Reporting Service (eSRS) program. The inReach is a small satellite communication device that provides automatic GPS flight following, SOS alerting and two-way text messaging from the air. The inReach device has a dedicated SOS button that, when pressed, immediately sends a […]
Scenes from the Planes of Fame Airshow
Frederick A. Johnsen attended the Planes of Fame Museum airshow at Chino, Calif., held May 2-4, and sent us these photos:
House committee to hold hearing on NextGen’s effect on GA pilots
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, June 11, the Small Business Committee, under the chairmanship of Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), a pilot who also co-chairs the House General Aviation Caucus, will conduct a hearing titled FAA’s 2020 NextGen Mandate: Benefits and Challenges for General Aviation. In an effort to modernize the nation’s aviation surveillance system, as part of […]
FAA approves first commercial UAS flights over land
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has given approval for energy corporation BP and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment to fly an AeroVironment Puma AE for aerial surveys in Alaska — the first time the FAA has authorized a commercial UAS operation over land. “These surveys on Alaska’s North Slope are another important step toward broader commercial […]