Pilots flying into Pennsylvania’s Slatington Airport now have access to free trail bikes, thanks to the efforts of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 855. According to a story at AOPA.org, Chapter President Gene Salvatore noted that the D&L Trail opened near the airport, running north to south from White Haven to Whitehall Township and beyond. “The greatest […]
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Pipistrel introduces Sinus Flex
Pipistrel has introduced the Sinus Flex, a new model that adds Flex wingtips to the Sinus. Sinus Flex model is identical to the standard Sinus, with the added bonus of interchangeable wing-tips, according to company officials. The outer 5-foot portions of each wing can be replaced with the short winglets of a Virus model. “You […]
RANS S-20 Raven passes load testing
RANS’ Randy Schlitter reports that the company’s new S-20 Raven has passed a battery of static load tests and the final version of the airframe is entering full production. Testing of the fuselage included vertical and horizontal stabilizer, rudder and elevator, control system, and landing gear. The fuselage proved to be more than adequate, passing all testing […]
FAA extends Lockheed Martin’s AFSS contract
The FAA has extended Lockheed Martin’s work providing flight planning and safety support to pilots under the Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) contract. The contract option period begins Oct. 1 with a total value of $221 million over two years. Lockheed Martin has held the contract since 2005. Pilots are now able to file and […]
The Sporty’s Foundation concludes successful second quarter bequests
For the second quarter of 2013, The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests in the amount of $35,498 to groups and organizations promoting youth programs, making the 2013 total to date $73,996. The top program was EAA’s Next Step, a year-round initiative in partnership with the Experimental Aircraft Association, where Young Eagles are encouraged to continue their […]
Kinston Jet Center takes over FBO at ISO
KINSTON, N.C. — Following the departure of Delta Private Jets, Kinston Jet Center has assumed FBO operations at the Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO). Managed by ABS Aviation, Kinston Jet Center is committed to a providing a customer care-focused operation, says Michael A. Hodges, president and CEO of ABS Aviation. “We go above and beyond simply […]
IMC Club collaborates with PALS
The IMC Club International and Patient Airlift Services (PALS) have teamed to promote pilot proficiency and volunteerism across their combined 2,600 members. PALS arranges charitable flights for those in need, with more than 3,500 flight legs scheduled to date. The IMC Club International supports advanced pilot instrument flight proficiency and safety through more than 70 […]
A personal starship
The paint scheme an aircraft builder choses for his or her ride speaks volumes about that person. When I set eyes on the tail of the Glastar owned by Carlos Emmons of Villa Rica, Georgia, I knew I’d met a kindred spirit. Emmons’ Glastar sports the symbol from the television series, “Star Trek, The Next Generation.” It’s […]
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