US Aviation in Denton, Texas, will present a forum June 7 at Aero Country near McKinney, giving pilots a hands-on experience with the latest technology and products related to aviation. They also offer tips on resolving avionics and maintenance issues. The forum runs from 6 – 8 pm. US Aviation provides free food and coupons […]
Aircraft Spruce offers interior restoration products
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, a supplier to the general aviation and sport aviation markets, is now a distributor for SEM Aerospace products, including Color Coat, Sure-Coat, Classic Coat, and a full line of treatments for leather, plastics, and vinyls. SEM products can be used to get worn, tired-looking aircraft interiors looking new again, company officials […]
UVair FBO network takes off
The UVair FBO Network, an alliance between EPIC Aviation and the UVair Fuel Program, has revealed its first five member FBOs: Edwards Jet Center in Billings, Mont. (BIL) ; Stevens Aviation in Greer, S.C. (GSP); Ambassador Aviation in Dallas (RBD); Bizjet International in Tulsa, Okla. (TUL); and Million Air Vancouver in Richmond, BC (CYVR). The […]
Free web-based engine data analysis platform launches July 1
SavvyAnalysis.com, a new web-based next-generation digital engine monitor data analysis platform, will become available July 1, free of charge. “We were frustrated with the existing tools available to graph and analyze piston engine monitor data, so we decided to develop our own platform from the ground up, and equip it with all sorts of advanced […]
ACONE to meet June 8
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) luncheon takes place Friday, June 8, at the Harvard Club in Boston. During the event, Herbert Kelleher, Southwest Airlines founder, will receive the Cabot Award for his leadership.
House GA Caucus grows to 184 members
Membership in the House General Aviation (GA) Caucus has grown to 184, making it one of the largest caucuses in the House of Representatives. That figure also marks the highest level of participation in the House GA caucus in its three-year history, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association. “The ongoing growth in […]
Chris Linn awarded Master Pilot Award
Chris Linn of Farragut, Tennessee, flies every chance he gets. The retired aerospace engineer, who keeps his floatplane at Sky Ranch Airport, home of the East Tennessee Pilots Club, was recently honored by the FAA with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for “practicing and promoting safe aircraft operations for more than 50 years” during […]
NavMonster closes
AVweb is reporting that NavMonster, a popular free online GA flight planning and information site, has closed down, citing uncertainty about future costs and potential lawsuits.
Sennheiser names Aircraft Spruce dealer of the year
The U.S. subsidiary of Sennheiser has named Aircraft Spruce its 2011 dealer of the year. “We are pleased to recognize Aircraft Spruce as Dealer of the Year in our aviation category,” said Chris Throndsen, national sales manager, general aviation at Sennheiser Electronic Corporation. “Aircraft Spruce’s expertise and passion for aviation helped their Sennheiser sales results […]