Preston Aviation, LLC, a flight school specializing in tailwheel instruction, has returned to Florida. The 17-year-old school has relocated to Winter Haven’s Gilbert Field (GIF), offering tailwheel instruction in its Piper J3 Cub, Stearman, or your plane. CFI Tim Preston has logged more than 11,000 hours, with most — 9,000 — tailwheel. For more information: […]
AvFab gets EASA nod for King Air jump seats
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received EASA approval for all 100, 200, and 300 (including the 350) series King Air aft jump seat kits. AvFab also has a U.S. STC and Brazil STC for these seats, according to company officials. The jump seat folds down from the side wall of the aircraft in the aft baggage […]
Iowa Aviation Conference prepares for takeoff
The 2010 Iowa Aviation Conference takes off April 21 and 22. This year’s conference offers a full lineup of events, including: Airport board member training that will provide an overview of laws, duties, responsibilities, and tips that will enhance the effectiveness of airport boards and commissions; State aviation office update on aviation programs and current […]
Piper taps Groom as new exec vp
Randy Groom, an experienced aviation professional with more than 36 years of leadership roles in general aviation, is the new executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer support for Piper Aircraft, Inc. Piper President & CEO Kevin Gould said Piper selected Groom, 56, after an extensive search to find just the right fit to […]
The Bearhawk Build: Homebuilt project cornerstone of new youth program
Every Thursday evening in the fellowship hall of Evangelistic Center Church in Olathe, Kansas, Joel Beyer and a group of young men get together to build a plane. Dubbed “The Bearhawk Build,” the project is a cornerstorne of EagleFlight Aviation Ministries, an aviation ministry begun by Beyer, a CFI and youth pastor. EagleFlight has three […]
CAP flies disaster relief missions in Massachusetts
Following record rainfall and subsequent flooding, members of Civil Air Patrol’s Brockton Composite Squadron have flown a series of disaster relief missions to chronicle the impact in their area. Using the squadron’s Cessna 182, aircrews have taken to the skies in their role as members of the U.S. Air Force auxiliary to obtain digital images […]
Earhart’s Runway Grill to open at LAL April 5
A new restaurant, Earhart’s Runway Grill, will open April 5 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida, home to the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Earhart’s will specialize in American fare with lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Breakfast will be served on Saturdays and Sundays. “We’re thrilled to death,” said David […]
New aviation TV series set to take off
The producers of “The Aviators”, a new television series that premieres this fall, has added two Canadian broadcasters. The Global Television Network will be airing the series across its entire Canadian network from coast to coast. Additionally, Victoria, BC’s CHEK-TV will be airing the show in Western Canada (also viewable across the country on most […]
New version of AOPA Airports for Blackberry released
Hilton Software has released version 2.0 of AOPA Airports for Blackberrys. This upgrade features the addition of DUATS VFR filing capability, which allows users to store and retrieve flight plans for quick and easy repeat filing at a later date. Other upgrades include more detailed runway information, plus the addition of information on runway lighting, […]