The Flight Design C4, the four-place GA aircraft currently in development by Flight Design, has seen substantial progress this spring, according to company officials. At SUN ‘n FUN, Flight Design revealed the Vision Touch Avionics suite, with the complete system on display in the C4 interior mock up. The Vision Touch suite is based around the Garmin […]
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Rocky Mountain Airshow moves to GXY for 2014
GREELEY, Colo. — Due to construction at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, The Rocky Mountain Airshow is moving to the Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) for its 2014 event, August 22- 23. This year, spectators will see the widest variety of aerobatics from giant radio-controlled aircraft to full scale performances. In addition, back by popular demand, is […]
Aviation photographer’s exhibition on display until June 28
DULUTH, Ga. — “To Feel the Clouds,” a curated photographic art exhibition of selected works by acclaimed Georgia photographer John Slemp, will be on dispaly through June 28 at the Georgia gallery of the Hudgens Center for the Arts. The exhibition features 25 select photos of aircraft and the medium they fly in – clouds – […]
Think Global Flight reveals winners of Jeppesen Give-Away
Pilots Chris Beger and Kevin Kochersberger have been named the recipients of the 2014 Jeppesen Give-Away through Think Global Flight. The two are eligible to choose from one of two Jeppesen training packages valued at approximately $500-$900. Jeppesen’s generous support helped fuel the excitement created as the Think Global Flight Crew travels the globe promoting education […]
New PMA approvals for Airforms
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms continues to grow its line of PMA replacement offerings for hard-to-find parts. The newest, the PA-31 Series Cabin Door Latch (Piper PN 472-004), Helio Courier Stabilator Hinge Brackets, and Cessna 207 Cargo Door Up-Latch, were all requests from aircraft owners who were unable to source replacement parts for their fleet of aircraft, company officials […]
SunState slates Open House for June 14
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — SunState Aviation at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. SunState Aviation was founded in the spring of 2002 when President and co-founder Steve Graham saw a need for a flight training center that would both serve the needs of local student […]
Hayward Air Rally prepares for takeoff
Organizers note it’s less than 60 days from the start of the Hayward Air Rally from Hayward, Calif., to Oshkosh. More than 30 aircraft have entered to date, but organizers say they hope to have 50 to celebrate the rally’s 50th year. Wonder what it’s like to fly in the air rally? Following is an […]
Millions of dollars spent scrambling jets for GA pilots who bust TFRs
According to a story in USA Today, military aircraft are scrambling more than once a week, on average, to intercept general aviation planes that stray into restricted airspace. Military statistics show that the cost to taxpayers for protecting restricted airspace and the 75 annual diversions runs into the million of dollars, according to the report.
Washington governor proclaims June General Aviation Appreciation Month
General aviation received a boost in Washington state from Gov. Jay Inslee when he declared June 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. In his proclamation, Inslee specifically recognized how general aviation airports enhance the state’s economy, transportation system, and the lives of Washingtonians. Washington is home to 134 public-use airports. The state’s aviation system supports […]