New from Sporty’s is the NFlight NOMAD, a microphone that attaches to consumer headsets to convert them into use in your flying.
Picture of the Day: Welcome home, Suzie!
Dave Cohen submitted this photo and note: “With help from Boca Raton Fire & Rescue, Lynn University welcomed its newest aircraft, a factory-new Skyhawk the Flying Knights have named ‘Suzie.'”
Flight Simulation Experience Center planned for SUN ‘n FUN 2024
Attendees will be able to try a wide variety of home flight simulation setups, from simple, monitor-based cockpits to those powered by virtual reality headsets.
Hartzell Propeller acquires WhirlWind Propellers
WhirlWind Propellers manufactures composite constant-speed and ground-adjustable propellers for the light-sport, experimental, and unmanned aircraft markets, according to Hartzell officials. It also designs proof of concept propellers for emerging applications.
Air Plains introduces second PMA Airbox for Cessna 172s
Air Plains Services has gained a second PMA for new-build Cessna 172 airboxes, this time for a short airbox designed to fit Cessna 172 N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine
Picture of the Day: Serenity at sunset
Andy Luebke submitted this photo and note: “My wife Jolene snapped this picture on our way home to Spokane (KSFF) from Nampa (KMAN). It was a beautiful flight home, with calm air and fantastic views at 8,500 feet.”
$13.5 million in FAA grants awarded to develop the next generation of aviation professionals
The FAA will award $13.5 million in grants to 32 schools across the nation to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
Oklahoma to invest $316 million in airports
The FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan includes 125 projects across the state, including 44 officials call “pro-growth development projects.”
100 and counting…
Pipistrel report the completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft.