Indianapolis businessman Leon Riggs, owner of United Package Liquors, has been selected as the 2010 Indiana Aviator of the Year by the Indianapolis Air Show. “It was a unanimous decision this year to honor Le Riggs with this award,” said Chairman Bob Duncan. “In addition to being a successful businessman and philanthropist, Le actively flew […]
Indy Air Show celebrates 100 years of innovation
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) has long been a birthplace of innovation. But automobiles weren’t the only vehicles to break records at IMS, as daring pilots soared to new heights in airplanes high above the Speedway in June 1910. The 2010 Indianapolis Air Show at Mt. Comfort Airport (MQJ) June 11-13 is a descendant of […]
Understanding your insurance policy
The National Business Aviation Association is hosting an online seminar June 17, “Understanding Your Aviation Insurance Policy — Back to the Basics.” The webinar will explore a variety of issues, including why policyholders should review the aircraft’s insured value annually; what liability coverage actually protects you from; strategies for choosing an appropriate liability limit; and […]
Summit Aviation to break ground on new hangar, paint facility
Summit Aviation will expand its Middletown, Delaware, operation with additional modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities. The 78,000-square-feet expansion includes a 37,400-square-foot hangar that can accommodate eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook model aircraft or three Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft; a 9,200-square-foot paint facility; two cold storage units and an additional 11,400 square feet of support […]
Jake’s Pilot Shop slates grand opening of new facility
Jake’s Pilot Shop has slated a grand opening and open house at its new location at Pearson Airfield (VOU) in Vancouver, Wash. The June 19 events begin at 8 a.m. with a seminar, “Planning and Flying the Perfect Cross Country.” Halfway through the two-hour seminar Jake’s Pilot Shop will draw tickets for product giveaways. After […]
FAA releases carbon monoxide SAIB
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advising all owners and operators of reciprocating engine-powered airplanes of an airworthiness concern about carbon monoxide. The FAA tasked Wichita State University to conduct research that focuses on carbon monoxide safety issues as they apply to general aviation. A technical report, “Detection and prevention of carbon […]
Sporty’s launches E6B App
The latest version of Sporty’s Electronic E6B is now available for Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The app includes all the features of the traditional E6B, including 23 aviation functions, 14 conversions and timer. Each function can be selected from a plain English list, and the app prompts the user for required information. Plus, […]
New location for Jake’s Pilot Shop
Jake’s Pilot Shop has moved to a new location at Pearson Airfield (VOU) in Vancouver, Wash., which houses the company’s Internet operations for JakesPilotShop.com, the in-house shipping department, as well as a full service pilot shop/showroom with many items on hand for fly-in customers. The new location also offers a Pilot’s Lounge area where pilots […]
Cobham extends autopilot rebate
Cobham Avionics has extended its autopilot rebate promotion. Customers now have until June 30 to receive a $2,000 rebate on a new System 55X or System 65 autopilot purchased from an authorized Cobham autopilot dealer. Both of the two-axis autopilots have STCs on scores of fixed wing aircraft makes and models, including Cessna, Piper, Beech, […]