New filings in bankruptcy court by Van’s Aircraft shows that one of the big unknowns is how many customers are willing to accept a 30% price increase on a kit they already ordered.
KAPF launches Fly Safe Fly Quiet Recognition Program
The initiative measures aircraft performance, recognizes the most courteous pilots, and underscores the airport’s “commitment to creating quieter skies within the community,” according to officials with the Naples Airport Authority.
ASA updates Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide
The new edition aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), with new and expanded information on pilot regulations, airworthiness, weather, airplane systems, emergency procedures, performance and limitations, cross-country flight, human factors, flight maneuvers, and scenario-based training.
Picture of the Day: Cessna sunset
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A very cool Cessna 150 during a beautiful sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Grant awarded to OR8
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has awarded a grant to help maintain Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) in Oregon.
EAA issues guide for those wanting to comment on LSA proposal
EAA has been promoting the MOSAIC concept for a decade as a natural evolution in the safe flying history demonstrated by sport pilots and light-sport aircraft over the past 20 years. MOSAIC would replace the current arbitrary gross weight limit in favor of performance standards and would allow thousands of sport pilots to continue flying familiar aircraft. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2024.
MT-Propeller receives STC for Cessna 182s
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for its three-blade propeller on the Cessna 182H, J, K, L, M, P, Q, F182P, and F182Q powered by the Continental IO-550-D engine.
Picture of the Day: Comparing costs
James Weibe sent in this photo and note: “That’s my Sonex in the foreground and a business jet at Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO) in Wichita. Nice contrast! I figure that the operating costs on the bizjet for two hours are roughly equal to the entire purchase cost of my airplane.”
Cirrus reveals SR Series G7
The new model features touchscreen interfaces, large high-resolution displays, advanced safety systems, improved visibility, increased legroom, enhanced convenience features, and the Cirrus IQ mobile app that provides remote access to real-time health and readiness indications for your aircraft, according to company officials.