The Wathen Foundation has released its schedule of activities for Flabob Airport in Southern California for the year. Highlights include participation in the Riverside Air Show on March 27, when many of Flabob’s pilots will fly to Riverside Airport to participate in static displays and students in the Stinson and Skycoupe restoration programs at Flabob […]
Audio panel for experimentals debuts
PS Engineering has introduced the PMA5000EX audio panel for experimentals. Not having to go through the expense of certification helps reduce cost, as does removing the marker beacon receiver and speaker amplifier, according to company officials, who note it will sell for $995. The PMA5000EX has a four-place hi-fi stereo intercom that uses PS Engineering’s […]
Wicks creates Happy Hour
Wicks Aircraft Supply has created a Happy Hour. Anyone calling in an order on Thursday afternoons between 2 and 4 p.m. will be eligible for a 10% discount on all discountable items. This would include most aircraft construction materials, hardware, finishing materials and tools. For more information: 800-221-9425 or WicksAircraft.com.
Scottsdale AirCenter joins Avfuel network
Scottsdale AirCenter of Scottsdale Airport (SDL) has joined the Avfuel network. The alliance means that Scottsdale AirCenter will award AVTRIP pilot-rewards points on each qualifying fuel purchase. The Arizona FBO also offers the Avfuel Contract Fuel program. Scottsdale AirCenter is a full-service FBO that serves the Greater Phoenix Metro Area. Hangar space of 175,000 square […]
Scheyden launches lens promotion
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has launched a special, limited-time promotion providing free prescription lenses with the purchase of any Dual RX frame through Jan. 31. The offer is valid with orders for any of the four Dual RX styles at the standard retail price ($445) and is available at Scheyden.com or by calling 800-851-2758. Available for […]
New identifier for Florida airport
The FAA has assigned a new three-letter identifier to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International airport now under construction in West Bay, Florida. The three-letter location identifier will be “ECP” when the airport opens in May. The new airport is replacing Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN). Location identifiers are not interchangeable and cannot be […]
NTSB adds to list of ‘reportable’ accidents
The NTSB is amending its regulations concerning notification and reporting requirements regarding aircraft accidents or incidents. The final rule, which becomes effective March 8, adds five “reportable incidents,” which NTSB officials believe will improve aviation safety: Failure of any internal turbine engine component that results in the escape of debris other than out the exhaust […]
Save the Stories Program takes flight
Kissimmee Air Museum, located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), is launching its new “Save the Stories” program on Jan. 30. Oral history interviewer Tom Mazzoli will be collecting and recording the memories of those who made history in World War II. “Save the Stories” wants to preserve the stories of not only those on […]
Sporty’s offers Weekend Ground School
Even with its complete pilot training courses on DVD and online, Sporty’s still believes in the time-honored tradition of the weekend ground school and is planning a full schedule of courses at its headquarters at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sporty’s officials said.“Even in 2010, the weekend ground school has tremendous merit,” says Sporty’s […]