After a “soft launch” for the past six months at Trenton-Mercer Airport (KTTN), flight training provider Infinity Flight Group has unveiled plans to open a second location at Treasure Coast Airport (KFPR) in Ft. Pierce, Florida, in January 2025.
STC approved for Yukon Propeller
The new Yukon prop, designed for the Caravan, is 19 pounds lighter than other props.
Picture of the Day: AirVenture volunteers
As EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 kicked off July 22, General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured this photo of two of the approximately 5,000 volunteers who will be helping out during the week-long show: Rosie Duckworth from Ithaca, Michigan, who has been an AirVenture volunteer for 36 years and Bob Gehring from Rubicon, Wisconsin, who has been volunteering for 39 years.
Hawaii airport gets a new lease on life
A new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (KHDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, assures the continued operation of the Hawaiian airport.
Continental partners on new piston engine technology, expands mechanic training
The company also revealed it has expanded its factory training for aviation technicians.
iFly EFB adds wireless autopilot feature for experimental aircraft
The new feature allows pilots to connect their iFly EFB app to their aircraft’s autopilot system using a Bluetooth to serial device which facilitates communication between the mobile device and the aircraft’s autopilot, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Do you believe in coincidences?
Rick Dirks submitted this photo and note: “I own a 1975 F33A Beech Bonanza. It went in for a panel upgrade. I was contacted by the company doing the upgrade, Bevan Aviation in Wichita, that the exact same year and model was in for nearly the same upgrade. Upon a little further investigation the serial numbers were one number apart: CE-565 and mine, CE-566. Since then the other owner and I have become very good friends and are both members of American Bonanza Society.”
Preflight certainty: The removal of all doubt
A veteran aviator’s preflight routine is designed to remove any doubt and — whatever you do — don’t interrupt him in the middle of his routine.
Radio Ready: PlaneEnglish and EAA launch sim for students
PlaneEnglish has developed a new unit for EAA AeroEducate within the PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Simulator (ARSim). This unit offers 10 progressive, AI-assisted levels of training in aviation radio communications, ranging from beginner to solo pilot, according to company officials.