BrightLine Bags, Inc. has unveiled a new flight bag design. The new bag, which replaces the BrightLine Bags original model, is designed to incorporate requests from customers and dealers around the world. The primary change is that this new bag is slightly larger and can now properly carry European A4-sized papers and charts, according to […]
Lecture looks at Earhart’s life and legacy
Pilot and Amelia Earhart authority Debra Plymate will deliver a lecture about Amelia Earhart’s life, her philosophy and her legacy Oct. 31 at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. The presentation is the first in a series of public programs in conjunction with the Museum’s “In Search of Amelia Earhart” exhibit, which begins a six-month run on […]
Signature Flight triples AVTRIP points
Signature Flight Support is offering triple AVTRIP points at selected U.S. locations through the end of the year when a customer “tops off” the aircraft. “The Top Off Promotion is aimed at encouraging customers to purchase more gallons, specifically bygiving them an incentive to top off when their planned fuel order is close to their […]
Lycoming extends engine offer
Lycoming Engines has extended its offer to give customers a zero-time rebuilt engine for the price of a factory overhaul to Dec. 4. The offer was originally scheduled to end Aug. 31. “We recognize that many owners may be nervous about the economy and so they are putting off new purchases in favor of overhauls,” […]
Our failing flight schools
Too many flight schools are failing. The effect of this will eventually hurt us all, according to a column by Jeremy Cox of Jetbrokers Inc. at GlobalAir.com. He writes: “In the past 10 years it has been distressing to see five flight schools come and go at my home airport, the Spirit of St. Louis […]
GA needs international cooperation to thrive
In a recent speech, Jack Pelton, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Cessna Aircraft Co., noted that business aviation faces similar issues around the world that will require cooperation across regional lines if GA is to thrive. “We have our work cut out for us — here in Australia, in the United States and […]
Carter expands to bring PAV to market
Carter Aviation Technologies of Wichita Falls, Texas, has created two subsidiary companies to further development of its Personal Air Vehicle (PAV). The PAV prototype was introduced at AirVenture 2009 as a static display prior to moving into flight-testing. Carter is now preparing for the next stage with the creation of Carter Aerospace Development, LLC and […]
Study of jet fuel from saltwater plants launches
Just begun is a study on the use of saltwater-based plants for renewable jet fuel. The study is being commissioned as part of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group consortium. The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi will lead the study, which will examine the overall potential for sustainable, large-scale production of […]
ExperCraft tops 1,600 users
ExperCraft Simple Log is a powerful yet easy-to-use website that aircraft builders and restorers use to track project information (hours spent, money spent, successes, challenges, photos and more). The website also allows the builders to share their progress with friends, family and fellow and prospective builders. To date, more than 1,600 ExperCraft users have: Logged […]