OSHKOSH – The nation’s largest network of branded FBOs, Phillips 66 Aviation, is launching a new credit card for pilots that provides opportunities for triple WingPoints Rewards and double Young Eagles Fuel Rebates. The no-annual-fee card brings Phillips 66 Aviation’s WingPoints Rewards Program to avgas pilots, who can earn triple WingPoints through the end of […]
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K-State partners with Cessna Pilot Centers
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Kansas State University (K-State) will recognize training completed at any of the domestic Cessna Pilot Center flight schools as credit towards the student’s bachelors degree in technology management at the university’s aviation school at the campus in Salina, Kansas. “Cessna is thrilled with this unique opportunity to be even more involved in […]
New Garmin radios debut in Van’s RV-12
Garmin’s Team-X has been quietly developing a new unit to replace the SL-40. Officials at Van’s Aircraft reveal they’ve been testing the new GTR200 comm radio/intercom in an RV-12 for a couple months and have decided to make the GTR200 the standard radio both both the kit-built and factory-built RV-12. “It has Garmin’s usual excellent […]
Cascade Aircraft Management moves to Idaho
Cascade Aircraft Management, a center for custom Experimental and light aviation, is moving to Caldwell, Idaho. “We’ll be open before Oshkosh is ended,” said William C. “Bill” Weeks Jr., General Manager of Cascade Aircraft Management. “We look forward to more flying days, better test-flying weather, and a better environment for our paint shop; and customers […]
Finalists for new CAF headquarters named
OSHKOSH — Today at AirVenture, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) named the eight final locations under consideration for the home of the new CAF headquarters, which will be known as the National Airbase. The search for a new headquarters began in May with more than 25 cities throwing their hats in the ring for consideration. […]
Action-packed year as Sonex celebrates 15th anniversary
OSHKOSH — During a packed press briefing on opening day of AirVenture, officials from Sonex Aircraft reviewed several major news items, including the fact that company is now taking deposits for the SubSonex jet, special honors for company founder John Monnett, and the debut of a Sensenich propeller for AeroVee-powered aircraft. “AirVenture 2013 is shaping-up […]
New attitude reflected at EAA annual meeting
OSHKOSH — An unusually large number of members attended the annual Experimental Aircraft Association meeting of the membership held Wednesday during AirVenture. According to a report at EAA.org, the attitude among those in attendance, and the reports from the chairman and directors, was overwhelmingly positive. Read J. Mac McClellan’s full report here.
Cirrus jet moves towards certification
OSHKOSH — During an opening day news conference at AirVenture, officials from Cirrus Aircraft reported that the Vision SF50 personal jet program has made significant progress toward certification, including acquisition of manufacturing equipment to build the new airplane. The company confirms that first delivery is still scheduled for late 2015. The next steps in the […]
EPS acquires Cirrus SR22s as test bed for diesel engine; Dick Rutan named test pilot
OSHKOSH — Engineered Propulsion Systems of New Richmond, Wisconsin, reports it has acquired two Cirrus SR22 aircraft that will become the test beds for airworthiness certification of EPS’s new Vision 350 diesel engine. The company is currently fabricating the engine mount and nose gear structure, to be followed by the engine cowling modification. The EPS-owned […]