Hamilton has introduced its latest pilot watch, the Khaki Flight Timer. Designed in cooperation with Air Zermatt, Switzerland’s helicopter rescue and transport service, the new “cockpit for the wrist” was officially launched in Zermatt, Switzerland Dec. 8-9. The watch incorporates a dedicated pilots’ logbook that records details of up to 20 flights, and for each […]
Dates set for regulatory affairs training course
JDA Aviation Technology Solutions (JDA) will hold its regulatory affairs training course focusing on expanding FAA regulatory affairs knowledge for certificated organizations and individuals, Feb. 14 and 15, 2012, at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center in Ft. Worth, Texas. As in the past, the course will be led by former career FAA managers, […]
Gar Kenyon unveils organizational changes
Following a recently completed acquisition of General Pneumatics Corporation of New Jersey, Gar Kenyon Aerospace & Defense has promoted four key executives. Steven A. Fournier will now serve as Chairman & CEO of Gar Kenyon allowing him to devote his efforts to pursuing acquisitions, business development and focus on the company’s vision for growth. This […]
First solo: Scott Peterson
We recently asked pilots on our Facebook page to share the story of their first solos. Here’s Scott Peterson’s story: “Dec. 8 was the 30th anniversary of my first solo. It took me 7.1 hours and I did that in a Traumahawk. That first solo landing was one of the best I ever made, even […]
Business aviation initiatives promote holiday spirit
The holiday season has always been a time of year when people consider a way to say thanks for all they have. Often, that’s done by donating time and money to support worthwhile humanitarian endeavors. Several initiatives being coordinated through the business aviation community are designed to help people give back, according to a report […]
Teen envisions helicopter of the future
Sikorsky Aircraft and By Kids For Kids Co., an organization that inspires kids to be successful inventors, has awarded a California teenager the Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award for envisioning a small unmanned helicopter that could carry relief supplies and electrical power to the scene of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Tharon Trujillo, […]
Museum needs votes to win grant for Korean War memorial
The Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, Calif., is a finalist in the Pepsi Refresh Everything contest. They want to use the money to build a Korean War memorial. Museum officials ask pilots to vote as often as they can.
Piper names two top execs
Piper Aircraft Inc. named two executives to lead the company’s sales, customer support and marketing programs. Drew McEwen has been named Head of Global Sales and Business Development, responsible for the company’s worldwide dealer network, regional sales directors and global fleet sales. Previously he was Director of Sales, Americas. Veteran Piper executive Lisa Giessert will […]
FuelerLinx releases mobile app
FuelerLinx has released its new mobile app for the iPhone and iPad, making the same fuel buying capability available to both pilots on the road and scheduler/dispatchers in the hangar. “The FuelerLinx iPhone app is the latest step in our efforts to make life simpler for the scheduler/dispatcher,” said FuelerLinx President Kevin Moller. “FuelerLinx already […]