Air shows are one of the most popular outdoor events around the world, and each year, the Air Show Hall of Fame inducts one or more members of the air show community who have recently or historically made significant contributions to the world of air shows. Nominations may be submitted by any person or organization […]
King Schools offers discount on ATP training
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Pilots who pass the ATP written exam before Aug. 1 of this year won’t have to take the expensive ground and simulator training that will be required after that date. A surprise bonus is that once you pass the knowledge test, 14 CFR 61.155(d) gives you two years to pass the practical test. […]
Max-Viz 1500 Enhanced Vision approved for Pilatus PC-12s
The FAA recently issued a Supplemental Type Certificate to allow installation of Astronics Corporation’s Max-Viz 1500 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on single-engine Pilatus PC-12 aircraft equipped with video-capable Multi Function Displays. Astronics Corp. manufactures the Astronics Max-Viz 1500 Enhanced Vision System, which allows pilots to see more clearly at night and up to eight to 10 times […]
Pointless poll or marketing ploy?
By DEAN BILLING. In the May 15, 2014 EAA Hotline email there was an interesting article in the Member Benefit Spotlight section. It reported the results of a Fuel Survey purportedly taken in March by the Experimental Aircraft Association with 13,000 replies by members. The findings were rather interesting: 87% of members are using primarily 100LL […]
NJ Institute of Technology gets FAA nod to test UAS
More than two years ago, New Jersey Institute of Technology Professor Michael Chumer was testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that were deployed in California yet able to send video to his emergency management network at NJIT. The video clearly showed that the UAS could be used to enhance both emergency response and public safety in […]
West Star Aviation opens new maintenance facility at ALN
West Star Aviation’s latest expansion, a new 47,000-square-foot maintenance facility at its East Alton, Ill., (ALN) location, is now open. A ceremonial ribbon cutting and open house was held May 13, to celebrate the completion of the new facility and commemorate the milestone expansion. The open house was held at the new hangar, where St. Louis […]
AUVSI names new board members
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest association representing the unmanned systems community, announced its newly elected board of directors during its annual Unmanned Systems 2014 in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. Newly elected directors for the 2014-2017 term are David Agnew, Neil Hunter, Leonard Ligon, Paul McDuffee, Ben Miller and Suzy […]
CPA firm slates summer webinar series
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Wolcott & Associates, P.A., has released its summer webinar schedule featuring topics that address financial and tax issues relative to aircraft owners, operators, financial and legal professionals. The company’s webinars are presented by aviation industry professionals, Jed Wolcott and Sue Folkringa. Wolcott is a Certified Public Accountant, president of Wolcott & Associates, P.A., […]
Citation Jet Pilots Association names official wine partner
ENTERPRISE, Fla.— The Citation Jet Pilots Association has named Wagner Family of Wine as the official wine partner for the Citation Jet Pilots/Owner Pilot Association (CJP). Beginning this month, Wagner Family of Wine, which includes the Caymus Vineyards, will join a small number of companies, such as Jaguar and Cessna, as a Platinum Partner with the […]