Hard to believe as snow continues to grip most of the nation, but Sun ‘n Fun, the Lakeland, Florida, show considered the kick off to the air show season, is just a few months away, scheduled from March 29-April 3. For the first time, Sun ‘n Fun Radio is offering underwriting sponsorship announcements. The non-commercial […]
Embry-Riddle helps Chinese grow aviation
The “commencement” certificates awarded last month to 26 Chinese aviation officials at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University mark more than the two-week training program they had just completed at the university’s Daytona Beach, Fla., campus. They are emblems of a growing multi-year relationship between Embry-Riddle and the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which represents an industry that […]
Lyon Air Museum to host ‘Cars & Cockpits’
Lyon Air Museum, a Santa Ana, California, showcase for vintage military aircraft and automobiles, is scheduled to host dozens of rare and luxury high performance sports cars as part of “Cars & Cockpits,” Sunday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, located at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. The vehicles — […]
America’s youngest licensed pilot featured in DVD
The true story of the youngest licensed pilot in American history soars high with a DVD and Blu-Ray release of the award-winning movie “Pearl.” Produced by the Chickasaw Nation, the film focuses on the adventurous teen years of the late aviatrix Eula “Pearl” Carter Scott. Pearl, portrayed by California actress Elijah DeJesus, develops a love […]
Get out and fly
Winter got you down? Our good friend Mark Priglmeier of EAA Chapter 551 in Minnesota says winter provides some “wonderful flying opportunities.” He shares some of his flying adventures from his week-long vacation: I spent most of my vacation time at my folk’s lake located in Aitkin, Minnesota. I plowed myself a nice ice runway […]
What’s next for PiperSport?
The news yesterday that Piper Aircraft Inc. is terminating its business relationship with Czech Republic-based Czech Sport Aircraft to market that company’s Light Sport Aircraft under the PiperSport name may worry some PiperSport owners, but Piper officials say they are intent on working out a deal so those owners will continue to get the service […]
SkyVision Xtreme debuts ADS-B display
Now available is SkyVision Xtreme’s new ADS-B traffic and weather display, with 3D traffic, subscription-free weather, and control inputs for the UAT (Universal Access Transceiver). The “Xtreme Vision” display system can collect and display all information provided by the ADS-B system (through connection with an ADS-B UAT). This information includes highly accurate traffic, allowing it […]
NVG online course developed
Members of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently developed an online course for the FAA Safety Team titled Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). According to course content creator Pat Knight, who is a Master Instructor and Designated Pilot Examiner, operational use of NVGs should be undertaken only after pilots have received extensive ground […]
Lower life insurance rates for CFIs
Daniel Insurance has secured an A+ rated carrier that will no longer charge the extra premium on life insurance because you are a flight instructor and, if you qualify medically, will offer their best rate class at Preferred Plus. This equates to a 60% savings or more, according to company officials. Many risks in the […]