Flight simulator files for Zenith’s STOL CH 750 light sport utility airplane design are now available for the X-Plane program. “Ironically, this is the exact same airplane that we modeled for X-Plane that was flipped over (in the tornado) at Sun ’n Fun— it’s now the only way to fly this airplane,” says Zenith’s Sebastien […]
Aircraft Spruce East Super Sale
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale & Fly-In on Saturday, May 21, 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 […]
IMC Club releases Android app for CFIs
IMC Club International has released a new Android application exclusively design for flight instructors and CFI students. The application, soon to be available for the iPhone, is designed to help CFIs to navigate through complex endorsements and FAA regulations with ease, according to developers. It helps to ensure that students comply with all the required […]
FlightSafety promotes Bitgood
FlightSafety International has promoted Todd Bitgood to Assistant Manager of its Learning Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Bitgood was a Standards Pilot at Lufthansa’s Airline Training Center in Phoenix, prior to joining FlightSafety in 2001 as an instructor at the company’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. He was promoted to Program Manager of the Bombardier […]
StarterGenerator.com goes green
StarterGenerator.com has expanded its starter generator LRU inventory from multiple aftermarket purchases. The company is a buyer and recycler of light turbine fixed wing and helicopter starter generators for civil aircraft, manufactured by companies including Goodrich (Lear Siegler, Lucas, TRW), Aircraft Parts Corp. (APC), Thales AES (Auxilec) and others. Whether buying or selling, StarterGenerator.com acts […]
AvBid inaugural Sun ’n Fun auction called a success
Officials with AvBid Aircraft Auctions (AvBid), a major sponsor of the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, report the company’s inaugural two day aviation auction held during this year’s air show was a resounding success. AvBid President Don Stephens commented: “We are very pleased with the outcome of the auction. We sold aircraft despite […]
Flight Design Hand Control option goes into production
Flight Design, creator and builder of the CT series of Light-Sport Aircraft, wants to help disabled pilots in their quest to learn to fly. To support the work being done by Able Flight, Flight Design donated one of its hand control systems for use by a disabled student who has access to a Flight Design […]
LAMA takes leadership role
Most free people know that with freedom comes responsibility. In aviation, this has played out dramatically with the emergence of the Sport Pilot/ Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued in July 2004. “The industry has demonstrated several strengths as it formed out of a clear blue sky,” stated Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association […]
Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct released
The Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct (FIMCC) was released Monday by the project’s Permanent Editorial Board. Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the code recommends operating practices designed to improve the quality of flight instruction and the safety of flight training operations. Support for the […]