A competition to measure pilots on their use of the iPad as an EFB launched this week at SUN ’n FUN. The contest, led by MyGoFlight and the IMC Club, is designed to advance the use of low cost, readily available tablets such as an iPad as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Interested pilot contestants […]
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King Schools launches pilot forum
Pilots often say that one of the things they miss about general aviation is a sense of community. Today, John and Martha King of King Schools unveiled a new pilot community at JohnAndMartha.KingSchools.com. Visiting the community allows pilots and aspiring pilots to interact with others, get up-to-date with the latest news about flight training, view […]
New Jersey Aviation Conference set
SOMERSET, N.J. — The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition (MAAC) will hold the 19th Annual New Jersey Aviation Conference May 2-3. Featuring a new and expanded format, the conference combines a traditional symposium with a unique ground school session. According to MAAC Vice President Robert Checchio, “expanding our conference to two days will encourage greater participation by offering […]
Think Global Flight takes off today
Think Global Flight embarked from SUN ’n FUN today on its epic world flight to promote education around the world. It’s been an endeavor five years in the making, according to Capt. Judy Rice, who will make the journey with navigator Fred Nauer, CFI-I and a retired airline pilot. The two will stop at schools […]
OpenAirplane expands to private aircraft
Thursday at SUN ’n FUN, OpenAirplane unveiled a new service that helps aircraft owners join the “sharing economy.” With “Collaborative Aircraft Rental” owners can rent their airplanes to pilots who have passed the OpenAirplane universal checkout. “Someplace between sole ownership, and leasing the airplane back is a happy place where you can occasionally rent your […]
The fun rating
By JONI M. FISHER Known as the fun rating, seaplane flying has an adventurous allure. Seaplane pilots venture into hard-to-reach places, such as villages in Alaska, fishing spots in Canada, Florida swamps, Amazon rivers, small bays, and Caribbean islands. The 22nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN Seabirds Splash-In today on Lake Agnes near Fantasy of Flight […]
MAF to dedicate newest plane
Mission Aviation Fellowship’s newest aircraft, a Quest KODIAK, will soon be on its way to Papua, Indonesia, where it will make life better for people living in remote corners of the jungle. “This remarkable airplane will be used to deliver food, medicine, building materials, and Bibles,” said John Boyd, president and CEO of Mission Aviation […]
Lightspeed reveals finalists for Pilot’s Choice Awards
From the grandstands at SUN ‘n FUN, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation announced the names of 15 charities, selected from hundreds of nominees, that will benefit from grants to be awarded through the Pilot’s Choice Awards Program. The selected charities are: Academy of Model Aeronautics, Agape Flights, Angel Flight West, the Civil Air Patrol, the Flying […]
Helicopter trainer debuts
ELITE Simulation Solutions, in cooperation with Daedalus Technologies and Laminar Research, introduced the TH22 piston helicopter primary flight training device at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. From startup to shut down, TH22 models the form, function and performance of the Robinson R22 piston helicopter, according to Wayne Keyes, ELITE Director of Business Development. “Our turbine […]