The foundation raises money from aviation and non-aviation companies and individuals to provide funding for volunteer pilot organizations towards hiring the staff to facilitate expansion and volunteer pilot recruitment, as well as purchase the software and administrative systems required to optimize community coordination and mission management, according to Jay Taffet, founder of the Charitable Aviation Foundation.
Replacement door springs for Cessna aircraft approved by FAA
McFarlane Aviation has received FAA-PMA approval for replacement door springs for a majority of Cessna 182, 206, 210, and 337 aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Scattered puffs
Farai Kamwaza submitted this photo and note: “A breezy afternoon at New Tempe Airfield in Bloemfontein, South Africa.”
Improvements planned at 5Y7
The Recreational Aviation Foundation will help pay for a restroom, shower, kitchenette, and space to accommodate storage, and charging of electric bicycles so visitors can tour the town and access the National Park Service Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior.
Textron Aviation expands interior manufacturing facility
Textron Aviation is adding 16,000 square feet to its Interior Manufacturing Facility in Wichita “to support growing demand for unique and custom Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft interiors,” according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Open doors and storms
Alexis Altmann submitted this photo and note: “I was supposed to land at Eugene F. Correia International Airport (SYEC) in Ogle, Guyana, in what would have been the last stop on the South American continent before hopping from island to island to my final destination in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But a very fast front forced us to alternate to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (SYCJ). Once we cleared customs and immigration, I saw my beautiful SR22, open doors, with the storm behind and knew it was a perfect shot.”
Who couldn’t use a new engine or $20,000?
A highlight of the Swift Museum Foundation’s annual event is a raffle, with the grand prize of a $30,000 credit with Ly-Con Aircraft Engines for a new or re-built engine. The winner can choose $20,000 in cash instead of the engine credit.
Prime Appearance expands with acquisitions
The acquisitions add operations for Prime Appearance at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in North Carolina, New Castle Airport (KILG) in Delaware, New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF), Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) and Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN) in New Jersey, while adding mobile support at Francis S Gabreski Airport (KFOK) in Westhampton Beach, New York.
PA-18 dual shock tailwheel suspension earns STC
After four years of testing and improvements and nearly 1,600 T3 Tailwheel Suspensions sold, the T3 Dual shock has received STC approval.