We all know last year was a disastrous one for aircraft manufacturers, as well as owners, who felt the pain as the value of used aircraft plummeted as well. Less visible, however, was the fact that some bargain shoppers snapped up deals on highly discounted aircraft. In a story recently posted at AOPA.org, Dave Hirschman […]
Cobalt Aircraft Industries to unveil CO50 at Airventure
Cobalt Aircraft Industries will unveil its C050 prototype at the year’s EAA Airventure, slated for July 26-Aug. 1 in Oshkosh. The company, based in Toussus-le-Noble, France, has designed the concept aircraft and will become its Original Equipment Manufacturer. CEO David Loury said: “We’re very excited to introduce ourselves and the Co50 at EAA Airventure. The […]
Radio show, forum complement WomenVenture activities
Adding to the activities scheduled for this year’s WomenVenture at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 are a daily radio program and an all-new forum. The forum, scheduled for Thursday, July 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is called, “Aviation Scholarships: Not Just for Kids.” It is intended to brief the aviation community about scholarship opportunities […]
Delta Connection Academy sponsors Air Race Classic pilots
Delta Connection Academy in Sanford, Florida, is sponsoring two female pilots for the 2010 Air Race Classic, which took off June 22 and goes until June 25. Leah Hetzel, 20, and Sarah Morris, 21, both Jacksonville University aviation students, were selected to fly in the event; the academy has provided them with a Cirrus SR-20 […]
Wings of Dreams commemorates Independence Day
The Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum will commemorate Independence Day at its monthly fly-in breakfast Saturday, July 3, at Keystone Heights Airport (42J) in Florida. Col. Phil Newman, World War II B-17 pilot, will give a short presentation titled “It’s All About Freedom” and be available for a Q&A session following his talk. Newman served […]
Sporty’s YouTube page hits 1 million views
Sporty’s reports that more than 1 million people have viewed the free clips posted at YouTube of the company’s training courses. Sporty’s has posted more than 60 clips from its courses, such as Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Courses, the What You Should Know Series and the Air Facts series, including primary flight training tips, instrument […]
EZ Fuel Ladder available at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. now has available the new EZ Fuel Ladder, which features a large platform area that provides ample room for both feet, ensuring positive footing during fueling. The ideal platform height allows viewing of fuel level in tank to prevent fuel spills, protect the environment, and save money, company officials note. […]
Cessna insurance program relaunches
Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc. has been selected as one of a few representative agencies for the re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) This program is immediately available to Cessna Pilot Centers (CPCs), Cessna Authorized Service Centers, McCauley Authorized Service Centers and Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representatives (CSTARs). IPCOA recently inked […]
Embry-Riddle adds green energy degree
This fall, engineering students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will be able to convert their passion for renewable energy into a degree, with a new track in Clean Energy Systems. The program, offered to mechanical engineering majors at the university’s Daytona Beach, Fla., campus, will teach about turbines that convert wind and water power into electricity, […]