Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, the late Jimmy Leeward and the late Fred Cabanas were inducted into SUN ’n FUN’s Flight Path of Fame at a simple ceremony during this year’s fly-in. This class of inductees were commended by John “Lites” Leenhouts, SUN ’n FUN’s president, for inspiring legions of pilots and service to the aviation […]
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Deliveries, billings up for GA in first quarter
WASHINGTON, DC — General aviation airplane shipments increased 9.6% in the first quarter of this year, according to figures just released by the The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Shipments increased from 418 in 2012 to 458 this year. Billings for GA airplanes totaled $4.6 billion in the first three months, up 32% from the […]
Enhanced Search & Rescue Service for general aviation released
Lockheed Martin has released new updates to its Flight Services automation system and Pilot Web Portal. The Surveillance-Enhanced Search and Rescue service (SE-SAR) allows Lockheed Martin to automatically monitor flights and determine if aircraft stop moving, stop reporting their position, or transmit an emergency signal. As a result, the system is able to initiate search […]
Citation M2 reaches milestone
WICHITA — The first production unit of Cessna’s new Citation M2 has reached the milestone of wing and fuselage mating. Certification is expected in the second half of 2013. “The M2 program is progressing well, and we are all looking forward to advancing to the certification process and starting customer deliveries,” said Dick Friesen, Cessna […]
Paragon Network adds Detroit FBO
The Paragon Network continues to grow its membership of independent FBOs with the addition of Metro Flight Services at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Located just outside of downtown Detroit, Metro Flight boasts a staff with more than 100 years of experience serving general aviation travelers. A wide range of amenities include heated hangar space, onsite […]
NC Aviation Museum slates fly-in
The North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting its Annual Fly-in June 8 at the Asheboro Airport (HBI). Admission is $5 per person with kids 6 or younger admitted free. According to officials, the museum does not receive any funds from the state or local governments and relies on this event as […]
New members named to NAFI board
Illinois businessman Rick Todd and Congressman Sam Graves have joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. Graves, R-Missouri, is a pilot and sixth-generation family farmer who serves on the House Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, which oversees civil aviation, including the FAA, the Transportation Security Administration and the National Transportation Safety […]
What are the best options for overhaul?
What I’m saying is, the total time on the engine would continue in the logbook and some of the major components that may have needed or required replacement will go uninspected, leaving lots of questions as to the reliability of continued operation.
Headliner at Virginia Festival of Flight was the weather
By DEWITT WHITTINGTON SUFFOLK, Va. — After a year of planning, the weather along the Mid-East Coast had the last laugh this past weekend. Saturday, May 4, dawned, barely, with a 1,000-foot ceiling and a blustery 15 to 25 mph wind. Dozens of excited volunteers, including a large contingent of Civil Air Patrol cadets, eagerly […]