Tecnam North America has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with West Coast Sport Aircraft, Inc. to provide sales and service support in California. The agreement expands support for existing owners of Tecnam’s Light Sport Aircraft, and for new P2006T light twin aircraft. Located in the San Francisco Bay area, West Coast Sport Aircraft has established […]
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course updated
Because of the ever-changing advancements in avionics procedures and techniques, Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course has been updated, including new video and graphics, Sporty’s officials report, noting in-depth coverage has been given to flight directors, HSI, autopilots, night IFR, high-performance engine management, turbocharging, pressurization, oxygen use, high-altitude flying and RNAV approaches. As the transition to […]
Air Zoo to hold Model Aircraft Day
The Kalamazoo Air Zoo in Michigan has slated Model Aircraft Day on May 1. During Model Aircraft Day, guests will learn all about radio control and line control aircraft, and they’ll get the chance to experience flight, firsthand. Guests will have the chance to fly line control aircraft during the West Michigan Smoke Rings’ free […]
Pensacola Aviation Center joins Avfuel network
Pensacola Aviation Center recently joined the international network of Avfuel-branded dealers. The FBO at Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS) will now offer AVTRIP rewards to participating pilots, as well as the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. Equipped with a large corporate hangar, quick turns, and plenty of ramp space, Pensacola Aviation Center has […]
Cessna offers WAAS upgrade for Citations
Cessna Aircraft Co. is now offering Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) upgrades for Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3 and Encore+ aircraft, as well as certain Citation Excel and XLS aircraft. A WAAS installation for the Citation Sovereign is expected to be available later this year. WAAS gives pilots improved GPS navigation accuracy, allowing for greater access […]
GAMA names Sambiase manager of airworthiness and maintenance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has named Joe Sambiase manager of airworthiness and maintenance. In this new position, Sambiase is responsible for GAMA’s activities related to regulatory requirements governing the airworthiness, production and maintenance of general aviation airplanes. He brings more than 10 years of technical experience in aviation, specifically regulatory […]
Who was really the first to fly?
GUEST EDITORIAL By JOHN BECK Who was the first person to fly? Was it that snappy dresser from Brazil, Alberto Santos Dumont? His countrymen fervently think so. His first flight was Oct. 23, 1906. It was recognized by Brazilians and by the French and other Europeans to truly be the first controlled flight of a […]
NTSB to open docket on Hudson River midair
Washington, D.C. — In its continuing investigation of the midair collision of an air tour helicopter and a small plane over the Hudson River, the National Transportation Safety Board will open the public docket on Wednesday, April 28, at 10 a.m. On Aug. 8, 2009, at 11:53 a.m. EDT, a Eurocopter AS 350 BA (N401LH) […]
There’s a new game in town
Now playing is WINGsReality, America’s only online aviation reality game show. WINGsReality is an interactive game show where contestant “pilots” take to the skies on flights that are assigned to them by the WINGsReality host. For the online viewing audience, WINGsReality pilots provide a fun and realistic flight experience. All WINGsReality pilots are FAA certified […]