The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has established a new grant program for non-profit organizations doing charitable work through general aviation. Grants of up to $10,000 will be made to non-profits to fund work for one year starting in October. Only organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status are eligible for the grants. Grants will […]
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Piper receives OK for Garmin G1000 in Seneca
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new twin-engine Piper Seneca V aircraft models for delivery beginning this year. According to company officials, Piper is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the most recent G1000 software supporting a three […]
The Aviators adds Joe Ellis to Season 4 cast
The international docuseries “The Aviators,” which can be seen weekly on most public television stations across the U.S., will add airline captain and professional musician Joe Ellis to the cast for Season 4 as one of the program’s hosts. Ellis, who is also an ambassador of audio company Sennheiser‘s Live Your Dream program, has been […]
Twin Commander owners go back to school
More than 120 Twin Commander owners, operators and factory and service center representatives went back to school recently to learn more about their Twin Commanders. “School” was the Twin Commander University, a biennial owner/operator conference that features educational seminars on flying, maintaining, and upgrading Twin Commanders. The campus for this year’s university – the 11th […]
Orville Wright letter to be auctioned off
One of aviation’s greatest storylines comes to life during Swann Auction Galleries’ Autographs Sale on May 23. On Nov. 10, 1921, Orville Wright sent a typed, signed letter to the publisher of Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering, in response to the controversy surrounding the Langley vs. Wright flight. In October 1921, Griffith Brewer, a member of […]
The truth about flying in Alaska
The flying — it’s not different in Alaska. It is a way of life in Alaska — that is different.
Finalists for flying club scholarship named
With just over two weeks to go before a winner is selected, Ground Effect Advisors (GEA) has revealed the 10 finalists for its flying club scholarship. These 10 prospective clubs were selected from 126 applications received since the scholarship was announced Jan. 25. The winning applicant, to be announced on May 31, will receive more […]
Become a ForeFlight expert with Sporty’s new training course
If you’ve resisted using the ForeFlight app fearing a steep learning curve, Sporty’s has a new training program that’s full of basic how-to. The course begins with showing you how to download the ForeFlight app and start your subscription. “There’s a lot to learn on ForeFlight, and this course is produced for the everyday pilot. […]
Piper delivers 8 Archer TXs to Florida Institute of Technology
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft recently delivered eight single-engine Piper Archer TX training airplanes, equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 avionics, to Florida Institute of Technology. “We are pleased that Florida Institute of Technology is our launch customer for the Piper Career Alliance, and today we are doubly gratified to hand over the keys […]