“This year is setting up to be the best yet. With more than 33,000 aviation jobs listed, our website and the industry have never been busier — everyone is hiring.”
New owner for KPRC FBO
Cutter Aviation has purchased Legend Aviation at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona.
Picture of the Day: Wingman
Paul Tomascik submitted this photo and note: “Rockcliffe, Ottawa, Canada, C172; early morning training flight with my student, Abhi, who is flying. I snapped the photo when I looked down after he lifted off the runway and saw this image appear and follow us.”
First flight: Tecnam hybrid P2010
According to Tecnam officials, the P2010 H3PS is the first general aviation aircraft with a parallel hybrid configuration to take flight. The four-seat aircraft is powered by a 104kW Rotax 915 IS engine coupled with a 30kW Rolls-Royce electric motor, equating to a 180-hp powertrain.
Avionics sales top $2.3 billion in 2021
Avionics sales were up 6.5% in 2021, with sales steadily climbing for six straight quarters after bottoming out in 2020 with the pandemic.
Berlin Express and Doc partner on new tour
The EAA’s B-25 Berlin Express and the B-29 Doc will join together for several “History Restored Tour” stops in Florida and Louisiana beginning March 31 to kick off the 2022 tour seasons for both historic aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Flying over the neighborhood
Clint Gosch submitted this photo and note: “Took a flight over my neighborhood. The plane was built from plans in the basement of one of those homes!”
Able Flight Class of 2022 revealed
In a first for the organization, which awards scholarships to people with physical disabilities, all six in the Class of 2022 use wheelchairs due to the results of accidents, illness, or a combat injury.
Updated Visualized Flight Maneuvers manuals available
The revised fifth editions are compliant with current FAA airman certification and practical standards and include a new section on energy management.