In the past year, China has been “snapping up” U.S. general aviation companies, including a recent deal to buy cash-strapped Cirrus Aircraft, according to a report in the Wichita Eagle, which notes that while the purchase of Cirrus is a small transaction, it underscores China’s plans to expand its aviation industry. The story quotes aviation […]
Tecnam twin joins Airline Training Solutions fleet
Representatives of Airline Training Solutions are celebrating the arrival of the first Tecnam P2006T light twin aircraft at their facility at Craig Airport (CRG), in Jacksonville, Fla. It was the end of a long trip. After assembly and flight-testing, N594MA was disassembled, containerized and shipped from Tecnam’s factory in Italy to the company’s U.S. facility […]
Don’t let the wind catch you unprotected
Developed by pilots, the C100 Aircraft Anchoring System provides superior protection for aircraft from damaging winds, according to company officials. The C100 System exclusively utilizes the Claw, a patented lightweight, high-strength earth anchoring system. The C100 Kit includes one carry bag that stores three Claw anchors, nine spikes, one hammer, and 30 feet of rope. […]
Next generation takes over at wing rebuilding company
Ownership of well-known wing rebuilding company, Williams Airmotive, has recently been changed. Roy Williams, the second generation of rebuilders, has officially bought the assets of his family business in Kendallville, Ind. Williams Airmotive has now become a division of “Airframe Components by Williams, Inc.” The original company started nearly 40 years ago, with Roy Williams […]
Reiff ups warranty
Reiff Preheat Systems has increased its “no fault” warranty on all preheat systems to five years, up from the twos years. Over the past 18 years the company has shipped more than 20,000 systems. The improved warranty “demonstrates to our customers the high level of confidence we have that our product will give them many […]
An evening with Dick Rutan
As part of a continuing series of presentations by leaders and legends in the aviation community, American Airlines C. R. Smith Museum welcomes aviation futurist Dick Rutan. In his presentation titled “Aviation Adventures Around and Out of This World,” Rutan will talk about his life in aviation, from his days in the U. S. Air […]
Creating a sense of community
“Community” is a time-honored best practice at Sporty’s Academy in Ohio. “It’s impossible to estimate how many student pilots are lost by making them feel like an intrusion into a flight school’s operations,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “Instructors shouldn’t take students for granted and should welcome everyone coming to the airport into the […]
New York to the Cannes Air Show in a Mooney
For the 2011 Cannes Air Show, which is slated for June 9-11, Jacques Callies and Gilles Khaïat will attempt to set a new record: New-York to Cannes in less than 24 hours, in a Mooney Ovation2 GX without supplemental fuel equipment. Departure is schedule from Bridgeport, New York, Wednesday, June 8 at 5 am, with, […]
Wichita stands ready
Wichita didn’t need to host a big rally to remind itself that it’s still the Air Capital of the World — the place where more than 40% of the world’s general aviation aircraft is assembled and the reason Kansas is No. 1 in U.S. general aviation exports, according to an editorial in the Wichita Eagle, […]