Stratos Aircraft is now accepting deposits on delivery positions for its new Stratos 714 very light personal jet. Deposit money is escrowed in interest-bearing accounts and can be retrieved at any time, officials with the Bend, Ore-based company said. The company also is seeking investors and, though capital is tight, expects to have two flying […]
Colorado airport to reopen Nov. 18
The Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) in Rifle, Colo., will unveil $47.3 million in improvements when it reopens later this month, including significant runway upgrades, according to a report in the Aspen Times. The airport, closed since April 5, is scheduled to reopen Nov. 18.
Museum of Flight names new president
The Museum of Flight in Seattle has named Douglas King as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Interim President Michael Hallman, who will return to his previous role as vice chairman of the museum’s board of trustees. King comes to the Museum of Flight from his post as president and chief executive officer of the […]
Rare Corsair rescued
A rare Birdcage Corsair World War II fighter was recovered from Lake Michigan’s Waukegan Harbor, north of Chicago, on Nov. 8, after spending the last 67 years submerged following a carrier training crash, according to a report at EAA.org, which contains some great photos of the rescue. Check it out here.
First flight test of PT6A-135A upgrade STC
Experimental flight testing of StandardAero’s planned PT6A-135A engine upgrade Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was successfully conducted in September with a Cessna Caravan 208. The flight test occurred at Wipaire, Inc. in St. Paul, Minn. STC certification is expected in the first quarter of 2011 for Caravan 208 models and second quarter 2011 for Caravan 208B […]
Leak detection kit debuts
Spectronics Corp. has introduced the new ALK-365 Aviation Leak Detection Kit, which works with all petroleum- and synthetic-based lubricants and fluids. The kit includes the cordless and rechargeable OPTIMAX 365 UV LED leak detection flashlight. Engineered with state-of-the-art, ultra-hi-flux LED technology, the flashlight is four times brighter than other high-intensity UV lamps, company officials say. […]
Wicks offers workshops
Wicks Aircraft Supply is offering a pair of two-day workshops for homebuilders that focus on TIG welding and the Superflite aircraft covering process. The events are planned for individuals seeking initial contact or refreshing experience with required skills for aircraft construction. No prior experience is needed. The TIG fundamentals welding workshop will be held Jan. […]
Exclusive Aviation moves to STP
Exclusive Aviation has purchased an aircraft hangar at St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) and added Dave Monacell to its sales staff. The 17,000-square-foot facility includes 1,700 square feet of office space, including a lobby, conference room and sales team offices. Monacell joins the sales team to expand and lead turbine and jet aircraft sales, acquisitions […]
Planes help surfer pursue his passion
By MARK TWOMBLY, For General Aviation News Any day that you can combine business with flying is a good day. And if the business you are flying in support of is surfing, surely that makes for an extra-good day, according to Jeff Berg, lifelong surfer, successful entrepreneur, and chief pilot of two Twin Commanders. One […]