Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale and Fly-In on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The distribution center is located at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, beside Falcon Field (FFC). As in the past, Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day […]
Curry joins AeroWorx
AeroWorx, a provider of aviation repair and overhaul services, has named Ken Curry vice president and general manager. His new role at AeroWorx is to assist in the day to day operation of Aeroworx, increase sales and business opportunities, drive and guide the AeroWorx team to meet 2012 expectations, help to grow the business, increase […]
Lycoming seeks approval on unleaded avgas
Lycoming Engines has applied for approval to use UL 91 unleaded avgas in several of its engine models, including those in the 233, 235, 320 and 360 engine families. Engines in the 540 family will follow as Lycoming completes additional validation, Lycoming officials said. Lycoming has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval […]
Flying Musicians to jam at Sun ’n Fun
The Flying Musicians Association will be adding fun to next week’s Sun ’n Fun, performing throughout the week and inviting all pilots to bring their instruments and jam with association members. The first jam session is slated for Tuesday on the newly built Sennheiser S1 Stage near the Corn Roast in the campgrounds. Just added to […]
PAMA teams with JSfirm for job postings
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) and JSfirm.com have launched a new job section, PAMA Job Postings, on the PAMA website. “PAMA now has the most up-to-date aviation maintenance and avionics jobs available for their members,” said JSfirm Manager Jeff Richards. “This live, searchable, jobs board is available to all visitors at PAMA.org/Jobs/All.” “Our partnership […]
Tom Poberezny joins Citation Jet Pilots Owner-Pilot team
Tom Poberezny, chairman emeritus of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has joined the leadership team of the Citation Jet Pilots Owner-Pilot Association (CJP), serving as vice president, CJP Events and Programs, and Chairman of the 2012 CJP Convention in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sept. 12-16. “The Board and Staff of CJP are pleased that Tom has […]
Lightspeed to reveal grant finalists at Sun ’n Fun
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation will reveal the names of 20 charities — selected from hundreds of nominees — that will benefit from grants to be awarded this year. The announcement will be made at 11 a.m. March 28 at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The foundation is in its third […]
Aviat Husky fitted with shock-absorbing gear
Aviat Aircraft has received FAA approval for a new, shock-absorbing landing gear for the A-1C Husky. The gear will be standard equipment on all three versions of the Husky: those equipped with the 160, 180 and 200 hp engines. The 180 and 200 hp models have also been granted a 50-pound gross weight increase. The […]
New England Air Museum to offer spring break programs
The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., will run five days of special activities during the April School break. Monday, April 16 is Scientific Discovery Day. The museum’s education staff will be out on the exhibit floor all day with demonstrations to help children learn about the scientific principles of flight. Also to […]