Veteran airshow performer Kent Pietsch was injured after he crashed his Interstate Cadet shortly after a performance Saturday in an airshow in Canada. According to a report at AVweb, he was in the hospital, but is not thought to have suffered life-threatening injuries. Update: We talked to Kent today and he said he is still […]
SportairUSA names new avionics manager
SportairUSA, the central Arkansas FAA Part 145 Repair Station and distributor of sport aircraft, has appointed Monty Crawford avionics manager. “We are happy to welcome Monty to the SportairUSA family,” said Bill Canino, CEO of the company. “He brings a 35 years of experience in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of avionics and related systems in […]
Embry-Riddle dean joins NAFI board
Dr. Tim Brady, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus, has joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. NAFI announced his selection at AirVenture in Oshkosh, stating that the organization values Brady’s “unique input and experience in the flight training community.” Brady joined Embry-Riddle in 1998 […]
A fast forward build
Zenith’s Sebastien Heintz sent along this link to a very cool time-lapse photo of kids building a Zenith STOL CH 750 at this year’s AirVenture. Check it out here.
Icon Aircraft teams with Cirrus on production of A5
Cirrus Aircraft will become “one of the key strategic supplier partners” for the Icon A5 amphibious Light Sport Aircraft, according to officials with the two companies, who have inked a deal for Cirrus, the manufacturer of the SR20 and SR22 lines of high-performance single-engine aircraft, to produce a significant portion of the composite airframe components […]
Alphabet groups call on FAA to fund avgas replacement efforts
A coalition of general aviation associations recently called on the FAA to support additional funding for research into a feasible drop-in replacement for leaded aviation fuel, according to a report at NBAA.org. An Aug. 1 letter asks for “adequate funding” of $5.5 million for an avgas program.
SAFE Pilot Proficient Project deemed a success
More on 650 aviators participated in the new Pilot Proficiency Project spearheaded by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) at AirVenture. Conceived by SAFE, presented in partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations, and hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), SAFE member-instructors presented 14 forums, while all 58 simulator training sessions in the Redbird […]
Long-time EAA board member retires
After 26 years of continuous service on the Board of Director of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Louie Andrew announced his retirement on Aug. 3. For the past year he served as chairman of the board. “I had planned to retire this year and after a great AirVenture Oshkosh, and with EAA having a terrific […]
Avgas focus of Wichita Aero Club talk
The Wednesday, Aug. 8, Wichita Aero Club Luncheon will feature a general aviation industry expert on aviation fuel and the ongoing — and increasingly urgent — need to find a viable replacement for 100LL. A wide-ranging discussion will be lead by Walter Desrosier, vice president of engineering & maintenance for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association […]