The assets of one of the oldest aerial fire fighting contract companies in the United States are up for sale. Hawkins and Powers Aviation Inc. of Greybull, Wyo., has gone out of business, selling all its assets to the Great American Group, which in turn is selling them to the highest bidder. Hawkins and Powers […]
DC-3 tribute flight planned
A tribute flight is planned later this month for the 70th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3. On Dec. 17, the National Aviation Hall of Fame will observe the DC-3’s anniversary, and the 102nd anniversary of powered flight, as part of festivities taking place at the Santa Monica Airport in California. The GA airport, originally known […]
Stallion 51 to reorganize “Gathering of Mustangs”
Stallion 51 made history in 1999 with its “Gathering of Mustangs and Legends” at Kissimmee, Fla. Since then, the group has been planning another gathering – “The Final Roundup” – for Stead Field, Reno, but “the interest and enthusiasm has expanded well beyond our original plans,” said organizer Angela West. The event, now scheduled for […]
Dr. Ebbs resigns Embry Riddle presidency
Dr. George Ebbs, president of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has resigned after seven years as the university’s top official. Ebbs came to the university in 1998 after a successful career as CEO of an aerospace consulting firm. University Provost Dr. John Johnson will take over as interim president. Over the next year, the university will conduct […]
Float Planes & Amphics buys Leza AirCam
Float Planes and Amphibs (FPNA) of Sebring, Fla., has acquired Leza AirCam. “We are fully committed to continuing and further enhancing the production of all Leza aircraft, specifically the Drifter, AirCam and Flightstar,” said Shawn Okun of FPNA. “Our immediate plans are to introduce an updated version of the AirCam.”
Symphony certified for doors-off flight
In response to customer requests, Symphony Aircraft Industries has certified the Symphony SA 160 for “doors-off” flights. The certification allows for the aircraft to fly doors-off with the passenger door removed or with both doors removed. In either configuration, cruise speed is reduced by only 5.5%.
Add Wipaire floats to any Cessna 172
All models of the Cessna 172 can now be floated on Wipline floats. Wipaire, Inc., of South Saint Paul, Minn., has received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the addition of straight or amphibious floats for all Cessna 172 aircraft ever built, except for the military and Franklin engine models. In addition, the STCs allow owners […]
AirVenture 2005 highlights available on video
Highlights from EAA AirVenture 2005, including the arrivals of SpaceShipOne/White Knight and Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, to brand new very light jet models, are available on video and DVD. Such well-known aviators as Chuck Yeager and Burt Rutan are part of the 2005 event, as well as internationally known personalities Harrison Ford, Paul Allen and […]
Approach Systems releases new version of its “glass cockpit” software
Approach Systems has released the third generation of its Approach Integrated Cockpit Software (APIC). The unit combines the power of advanced glass cockpit functionality with the latest in satellite weather and GPS navigation for handheld, tablet, laptop and panel-mounted systems. APIC features include primary flight display, moving map, 2D-terrain depiction, terrain awareness and avoidance, VNAV […]