The Air Facts, first published in 1938, has been revived as an online journal edited by Air Facts former editor Richard Collins and presented by Sporty’s Pilot Shop. As was the focus in 1938, Air Facts will continue to explore the techniques of safely using airplanes for transportation. Included is material about places to go […]
Wireless GPS takes flight
New Sky Products is expanding its product line to include mobile GPS Solutions with the addition of the XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver. The product adds GPS capabilities wirelessly via Bluetooth connection to the iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, and to other smart phones, tablets and laptops, which support the Bluetooth SPP. Kurt Ave, New Sky […]
FIRCs with a twist
CFIs now have two new choices when renewing their CFI certificates. The FAA has awarded AVSeminars a new two-year authorization to conduct Flight Instructor Refresher Courses and it comes with two, new twists. After a year of conditional authority conducting webinar FIRCs, the FAA okayed AVSeminars’ request to conduct “Progressive Webinar FIRCs.” CFIs can now […]
Skycatcher to be at Cannes
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher will be at the Cannes Air Show, on display by Aeromecanic, a Cessna distributor and pilot center in France. The C162 will be on display with other Cessna aircraft, including a C182, a C172, and the a Corvalis TT, during the International Exhibition of General Aviation June 9-June 11 at the […]
FAA, CFIs meet about changes to knowledge tests
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) took part in a meeting in Oklahoma City April 20 with a number of aviation industry organizations and training-materials providers about the process of airman knowledge test development and administration. This meeting, while a regular, yearly event, focused on recent concerns the industry has expressed about changes to […]
Flight Design ups U.S. content in German design
Detroit auto manufacturers use the phrase “Domestic Content” to describe the portion of their vehicles fabricated in America. For several years, importer Flight Design USA has been using an increasing portion of USA made components in the CT and MC series aircraft it sells to Americans, according to company officials. Why use more “domestic content?” […]
Project to improve main runway at Skagit Regional Airport begins next month
Major improvements to the main runway at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., are slated to begin next month. The project to upgrade Runway 10-28, which was built by the U.S. Navy during World War II, will span two years to accommodate the short Northwest construction seasons and will cost an estimated $15.3 million, […]
New Adam 500 in the works
The new owner of the assets of bankrupt Adam Aircraft plans to certify an improved version of the A500 push/pull piston twin rather than resume manufacturing the aircraft under its existing certification, according to a report at AVweb, which notes that Thomas Hsueh, owner of Triton Aerospace, of Anacortes, Wash., is not satisfied with the […]
Ohio Aviation Awards announced
The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) presented its annual awards to recipients at a banquet held Tuesday, April 12, at its annual conference at the Holiday Inn Worthington in Worthington, Ohio. Awards were given to the Airport Manager of the Year, and two Aviation Businesses of the Year. Another award was given for Lifetime Achievement in […]