PRIEST RIVER, Idaho — Aerocet, Inc. has successfully completed the first flight trials with the Quest Kodiak on Aerocet model 6650 composite amphibious floats. This is a “substantial milestone” towards certification of the floats, which are designed specifically for the Kodiak, which is manufactured by Quest Aircraft in Sandpoint, Idaho, Aerocet officials noted. Flight testing […]
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Former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service joins NATA
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named John McGraw, former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service, as its head of regulatory affairs. McGraw held several key leadership positions at the FAA before retiring in December 2012. He is currently president of John McGraw Aerospace Consulting. “John brings more than 40 years of aviation […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodome slates Women Fly Weekend
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will feature “Women Fly Weekend” July 27 and 28 to expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying for recreation and the potential for careers in aviation. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a not-for-profit organization specializing in early aviation. The museum and grounds boast some […]
My first plane
By EDWARD DOLEJSI The overwhelming desire to buy a plane for the first timer can be the experience of a lifetime. The dream of owning my own plane, the search for the right one, and finally parting with my money, should have started my life in the pilots’ paradise. Well, “should have” are the operative […]
Free Idaho A/FD iPad app
The August 2013 Idaho Aviation Association newsletter is online. In the newsletter are details on how to get a free Idaho A?FD iPad app; updates on the rebuilding of Big Creek Lodge; not to mention regular updates from president Jim Davies and District managers.
Taffet opens FBO consulting firm
NEW ORLEANS – Jay Taffet has founded FBO Capital, which offers FBO consulting services for start-up and established FBOs. Called the “25-Point Plan for a Premium FBO,” Taffet’s consulting considers the entire portfolio of details associated with terminal presentation, service delivery, hospitality coordination and amenity development that makes the reception, hosting and coordination of aircrew […]
RANS debuts aircraft covering conversion kits
RANS now has conversion kits for several of its models that allow owners to convert pre-sewn Dacron envelope covered planes to the Superflite fabric. The kits include all the parts needed to adapt the wings, according to company officials. “If your plane is coming up for re-cover, consider a conversion kit,” company officials said in […]
Continental’s Chinese parent company buys Thielert assets
AVIC International Holding Corp. (AVIC International), the Chinese-based company that purchased Continental Motors in 2011, has purchased the diesel aircraft engine and manufacturing assets of the former Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (Thielert). The acquisition, through the company’s subsidiary, Technify Motors GmbH, adds the Centurion line of electronically controlled Jet-A (diesel/kerosene) piston engines to its portfolio […]
Archer flown on autogas makes its way to Oshkosh
A Piper Archer, powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 fueled with Airworthy AutoGas 93 Premium unleaded, was successfully flown from Vero Beach, Florida — Piper Aircraft’s home base — to Oshkosh, Wis., and will be on display at Airventure next week. Departing Vero Beach on Friday, July 19, the experimental aircraft, piloted by David Athay […]