Eclipse Aerospace, in conjunction with SimCom Training Centers, has earned FAA Level D certification of the EA500 full motion simulators located in Orlando, Fla. SimCom also received FAA approval for its Eclipse 500 pilot training program that includes Initial, Recurrent, Differences and Mentor training. Eclipse 500 pilots will be able to schedule factory approved training […]
Six CFIs accredited as Master Instructors
Six CFIs were recently accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process […]
Laser-Gard eyewear debuts
Sperian Protection has introduced Laser-Gard Eyewear to protect pilots from flash blindness caused by red and green lasers. The patented lenses also protect against glare and provide 99.9% ultraviolet protection. Laser-Gard Eyewear’s lenses come in a bronze tint for daytime sunglass use or a salmon tint for nighttime vision. They are available in three frame […]
Salt Lake jetCenter joins Avfuel network
Salt Lake jetCenter has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers. Located at the Salt Lake International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake jetCenter is a part of the Rocky Mountain jetCenter network of FBOs. Salt Lake jetCenter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers pilots a Captain’s Clubroom, crew cars, […]
Labor Day hiatus for The Pulse
The Pulse of Aviation will not publish Monday, Sept. 6, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed for Labor Day. Look for The Pulse to return to your e-mail boxes Tuesday, Sept. 7.
All-electric Cri-Cri has maiden flight
The all electric Cri-Cri, jointly developed by EADS Innovation Works, Aero Composites Saintonge and the Green Cri-Cri Association, made its official maiden flight at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Thursday, Sept. 1. This Cri-Cri is a four-engined all-electric aerobatic plane, which was first shown at the Green Aviation Show at Le Bourget in June. […]
‘The Aviators’ premieres
After almost two years in the making, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and everyone fascinated with the wonder of flight will finally have their chance to see the new weekly magazine-style television series “The Aviators” broadcast for the first time. The show will premiere on Canadian network television Saturday morning, Sept. 4, at 11:30 a.m. and will […]
LoPresti First Saturday
LoPresti’s First Saturday event on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26) in Florida will host Richard Snook of Missionary Flights International, an “airline for missions” in Haiti and the Dominican Republic September’s charity breakfast event begins at 9 am. with coffee and full breakfast. The presentation will follow from 10-11:30 a.m. Charity donation […]
K-State Aviation hires Hinchee
Kansas State University at Salina has hired Lowell James Hinchee as a full-time aviation instructor. In addition to teaching in the classroom, Hinchee will help oversee flight training operations. Hinchee is a Master Certified Flight Instructor-Aerobatic with nearly 8,000 flight hours and more than 30 years of aviation experience. He has served as an assistant […]