Profiles in History, an auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, has landed Amelia Earhart’s original flight goggles worn during her historic 1932 record-breaking solo transatlantic flight. The flight set several aeronautic records: the first person to cross the Atlantic twice, first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic, and the fastest transatlantic flight, beating Lindbergh by […]
Ultra Caddy takes off
The Ultra Caddy, now available at Aircraft Spruce, will hold the thickest of the NOS approach chart books, several sectionals and/or Class B charts, flashlight, fuel tester, pens/pencils, flight computer and more. Its easy reach and out-of-the -way design frees up the already crowded areas such as the knees, lap, or yoke. There are multiple […]
Zenair brings float production home
More than 10 years after moving its float production abroad, Zenair is now bringing back research and development (R&D), as well as all production of its all-metal light aircraft float kits and assemblies to North America. The company will begin deliveries of the first straight and amphibious models in October. Zenair Floats were first introduced […]
Cessna offers new finance options
Cessna Aircraft Co.’s sister company, Cessna Finance Corporation (CFC), has initiated a new finance program with lower rates for Cessna’s single-engine piston and Caravan aircraft purchased in 2009. “We are finding many people are ready to buy a new aircraft but are unsure about where to finance the purchase, so CFC initiated this program to […]
New study boosts business aviation
A just-released study shows that companies using business aviation outperform those without aircraft. “This study shows what the people in the business aviation community have always known,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “A business airplane is the sign of a well-managed company, because business aviation helps companies of all […]
Controllers ratify new contract
Air traffic controllers nationwide ratified a new contract Sept. 23, following an intense — and often heated — three-year battle with FAA officials. The new contract, which will cover the National Air Traffic Controllers Association’s air traffic controller, traffic management and NOTAM specialist bargaining units, is scheduled to take effect Oct. 1. NATCA members voted […]
Zenith’s Open Hangar Day attracts 300
Zenith Aircraft Co.’s annual Open Hangar Day event, held Sept. 18-19 at the company’s factory at the Mexico Airport in Missouri, attracted about 300 visitors, mostly existing builders and owners, as well as some new potential customers, from around the country. According to Sebastien Heintz, Zenith president, 65 planes flew in for the 18th annual […]
Movie stunt pilot to appear at Grace Flight Airshow
If you are old enough to remember James Bond (aka Roger Moore) flying a BD5 jet through a hangar sideways in “Octopussy,” then you are already familiar with the work of “Corkey” Fornof, stunt pilot, aerial coordinator and director. Fornof will fly the LoPresti Fury at the 2009 Grace Flight Air Show Oct. 3 at […]
University sponsors safety program
Kansas State University in Salina is partnering with FAASTeam to sponsor a presentation about K-State’s Aviation Safety Program Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. on the K-State at Salina campus. “Aviation Safety Program at KSU: How the Marshall Field GCA radar service at Ft. Riley and DUATS can help you” will include discussion of the new […]