GippsAERO, the Australian based manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan utility aircraft, has appointed Muncie Aviation as its authorized dealer for the midwestern United States. Muncie Aviation, in operation since 1932 and based at Muncie Airport (MIE) in Indiana, is a long established sales dealer for high-performance turboprops, turbocharged and piston aircraft, and provides maintenance and […]
Socata North America honors two long-time employees
SOCATA North America has honored the two most senior employees at DAHER-SOCATA’s U.S. subsidiary, celebrating their careers that span more than 20 years of service. The two employees are Kam Phongsavath, who is SOCATA North America’s Director of Quality Control; and Scott Ross, Shop Manager at the company’s Repair Station. The combination of their careers […]
IMC Clubs names Busch VP
IMC Club International has named Tim Busch of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as Regional Vice President of its Central Region. “I want to welcome Tim to the IMC Club’s leadership team,” said IMC Club’s President Radek Wyrzykowski. “His experience and aviation achievements are really impressive. It is a pleasure to see him able to provide such […]
Want to lure new pilots? Slash the price of airplanes
The cost of building and developing new aircraft must be slashed if general aviation is to attract new pilots, sustain the existing population of owners and flyers and drive up safety, said the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) at AERO 2012 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. In a report at FlightGlobal.com, GAMA’s Greg Bowles is quoted as […]
PrayerFlight reaches goal
PrayerFlight has reached its goal of 50 Capitals. On May 3, at noon in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, more than 50 airplanes will fly over every state capital city in the United States with folks onboard praying for our nation. Back in October 2007 PrayerFlight board members were invited to speak at […]
Oceano Airport Celebration coming up
An airport celebration will be held May 11-12 at Oceano Airport (L52) in California. The festivities begin Friday May 11 with a Beach Burger Fry and Dance from 5:30 to 9:30. The $10 ticket buys dinner and the dance. Music will be provided by The San Luis Jazz Band. The theme of Saturday’s events is […]
Book signing at MAPS Air Museum
The author of “My Very Dearest Anna,” Kara Martinelli, will be at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, April 29, for a book signing that coincides with the aviation museum’s spring pancake breakfast. The first book from Hemlock Films, “My Very Dearest Anna” features letters from Martinelli’s grandparents during World War II. The […]
Commemorate your first solo
Whether it’s your own first solo or that of a friend or family member, Sporty’s First Solo Commemorative Wooden Plaque will keep that memory vivid. The alder wood, laser-etched plaque is custom engraved with the pilot’s name and airplane on two lines. The words on the plaque read: “Rare is a sense of accomplishment felt […]
New prop approved for Navajo
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for a next-generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Piper PA-31P Navajo with the Lycoming TIGO-541-E series engine. The new STC provides improved performance, maximum durability and reliability and is suitable for all weather operations, company officials said. According to company officials, the propeller installation: Provides best vibration damping […]