Pipistrel’s prototype of its Panthera rolled out of the company’s factory in Ajdovscina, Slovenia. The Pipistrel engineers and technicians performed a successful first engine start and ground runs of the 210-hp Lycoming engine, verifying design parameters and engine operation, according to company officials. Ivo Boscarol, Pipistrel’s CEO (pictured above) says: “It is very exciting to […]
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EAA Chapter to honor aviation legend Steve Wittman
On April 13, Oshkosh’s local EAA Chapter 252 will host a pancake breakfast fly-in to commemorate legendary pilot and aircraft designer S.J. “Steve” Wittman’s 108th birthday. This event is open to the public. Held at the Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) terminal building, the event, which kicks off at 7:30 a.m., features a breakfast of sausage, […]
What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas…
LAS VEGAS — What happened in Las Vegas last week likely will not stay in Las Vegas, as nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, distributors, repair stations and other general aviation professionals left the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show armed with new product knowledge, networking and training experiences. The four-day event, which […]
Flying the SeaRey LSX
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON In the bright new world of Light-Sport Aircraft, a dowager — defined as a dignified, elder lady — lurks: Progressive Aerodyne’s SeaRey LSX. Why “dowager” you ask? A little history: Back in the 1970s, the Richter family designed and developed a number of amphibious seaplanes, the most notable of which was […]
simpleflight.net to discuss pictures with photographer
John Slemp, an aviation photographer, will be a guest on simpleflight.net, an aviation-themed internet radio program on Sunday, March 31 (8 pm Central). Topics of discussion will include photographing Apollo astronauts, Patty Wagstaff’s socks, WWII pilot wings, air to air shoots, WASP’s and Tuskegee Airmen, Lockheed Electra 12A’s, female A-10 pilots, and the Reno Air […]
High school students awarded flight training scholarships
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — The Upwind Summer Scholarship Program has named its 2013 winners: Eric Dasmalchi of Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Matt Moropoulos of Belmont, Calif. Both boys have been awarded a complete primary flight training program that begins with ground school in April and continues with flight training once the academic school year […]
Eclipse receives Production Certificate
Eclipse Aerospace has received an amended Production Certificate, authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. To earn this amended Production Certificate, EAI demonstrated all assembly, quality, inspection, and flight verification processes required by the FAA, company officials said. The original Production Certificate (PC) granted to EAI last […]
Sporty’s releases SUN ’n FUN app
Sporty’s, in partnership with SUN ‘n FUN, has released a free mobile app for the 2013 show that is available for both Apple and Android devices. The app can be downloaded free at Sportys.com/apps, through the iTunes App store or Google Play. The app has all the airshow information, ranging from maps to exhibitors and […]
FAA releases guide for pilots affected by tower closures
The FAA has released a guide for pilots affected by the upcoming tower closures. It begins: Airports operate safely throughout the United States with and without towers. On April 7, the FAA will stop funding for 149 contract control towers in three phases that did not meet the national interest screening criteria.. Funding will stop […]