Diamond Aircraft recently announced that it had laid off most of its staff, saying it needs several weeks to restructure. Remaining is a support staff needed to fulfill sales of spare parts, provide technical information to owners, and provide airworthiness support. According to a report at AOPA.org, work on the company’s costly prize project, the […]
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Full-flight sim training prepares Embry-Riddle students for new FAA rules
This fall, students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s flight programs in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., will receive training in motion-based full-flight simulators in preparation for new FAA training requirements. In Daytona Beach, students will be trained in a full-motion simulator from FlightSafety International in the campus’ Advanced Flight Simulation Center. Students at the Prescott […]
Twirly Birds name Les Morris award recipient
Social helicopter pilot group, Twirly Birds, has named Jake Hart the 2013 Les Morris Award recipient. Hart’s aviation career has spanned 55 years and more than 15,000 hours in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. After entering the U.S. Air Force in 1955, Hart received his wings in 1957, and then spent 10 years on […]
Aurora Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Aurora Jet Center at Aurora State Airport (UAO) in Oregon recently joined the Avfuel branded FBO network. Aurora Jet Center now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards and more. “The Avfuel network has a great reputation, not only among the other FBOs we spoke with but also with pilots. Avfuel Contract Fuel has a devoted […]
What inspired you to learn to fly?
Staff reporter and Master CFI Meg Godlewski says that’s the first thing she asks new students. Our next print issue is focused on Learning to Fly, so we want to reach out to our readers to find out what inspired them to learn to fly? What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in the […]
Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision becoming reality
After years of stagnation, development of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision SF50 jet is full steam ahead. Introduced at AirVenture in Oshkosh in 2006, the jet’s first flight was in 2008. Then came the economic collapse and the company’s search for new capital, resulting in the sale of Cirrus to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA). With […]
AOPA president to step down
In an unexpected move, Craig Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has notified AOPA’s Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position. He plans to remain in his current role until a successor is named. The board will conduct a national search for his […]
Mayors across Washington tout value of general aviation
Mayors from 21 communities across Washington have joined town and city officials from around the country in recognizing the critical importance of general aviation to towns and communities. According to officials with the Alliance for Aviation Across America, the mayors’ petition is extremely timely given recent White House remarks about general aviation that stated that […]
IMC Club partners with iFlightPlanner
The IMC Club and iFlightPlanner have formed a new strategic partnership that will result in the availability of “enhanced resources for pilots who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of instrument flying proficiency,” according to officials. iFlightPlanner and the IMC Club will work together to enhance iFlightPlanner’s integrated, digital logbook with features that will […]