OSHKOSH — Piper Aircraft continued to increase new aircraft deliveries and grow revenues during the first half of 2012, sustaining an upward performance trajectory for the past two and a half years, company officials noted at last week’s AirVenture. During the second quarter of 2012, ended June 30, Piper delivered 39 new aircraft contributing $37,423,010 […]
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ATP adds SMA technical publications to its library
ATP has reached a new exclusive partnership with Société de Motorisations Aéronautiques (SMA) to provide digital technical publication services for SMA engines to ATP customers. All SMA technical libraries from ATP will be available via the ATP Aviation Hub Online Service with upcoming iPad access, as well as the NavigatorV Desktop Platform. “Obtaining regulatory and […]
Avionics enhancements available for Kodiak
Quest Aircraft now offers new enhancements to the Garmin G1000 avionics suite in the Kodiak. The GWX 68 radar can now be installed as an option in new production Kodiakss or at any Quest authorized service center. The 4-color storm cell tracking system is a weather avoidance tool that interfaces with the G1000 multifunction display […]
Jeppesen releases e-books
Jeppesen now offers digital eBooks textbooks and materials to supplement its training solutions for student pilots, flight schools, universities and current pilots. Available for download through the Apple iBookstore, Jeppesen’s Private Pilot Guided Flight Discovery manual and the A&P Technician General, Airframe and Powerplant textbooks and reference books are now offered on iPad. Student pilots […]
A ‘very solid’ AirVenture
OSHKOSH — On closing day of the big show, EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower reported a “very solid” AirVenture that established a new standard for the Experimental Aircraft Association, according to a report at EAA.org. The report notes that more than 2,500 showplanes registeredm including nearly 1,000 homebuilts and close to 1,000 antiques, Hightower said, adding, […]
Aeronca donated to EAA Museum
OSHKOSH — An Aeronca restored by 35 students at the Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy and other schools in Riverside, Calif., was donated to the EAA Museum last week during AirVenture. The “Aeronca Project” was sponsored by the Thomas Wathen Center. Over a period of 5.5 years, under the supervision of Roger Farnes, the students transformed […]
AOPA launches free program for kids
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched new youth membership category targeting students aged 13 through 18. AOPA AV8RS was created as part of an ongoing effort by AOPA to help develop a new generation of pilots and members, according to association officials. The goal is to raise awareness of aviation and flight […]
Ford’s ‘Red Tails’ Mustang goes for $370,000
OSHKOSH — The one-of-a-kind “Red Tails” edition 2013 Ford Mustang developed by the design and engineering teams at Ford Motor Co. sold for $370,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction Thursday evening at AirVenture. All proceeds will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million […]
Redbird Skyport partners with IMC Club to build grass roots program
OSHKOSH — The Redbird Skyport Chapter of IMC Club was launched at this year’s AirVenture to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety at the Texas airport. “IMC Club has created a great structure for instrument pilots to network and learn from each other in a social setting. We are excited to build this program at […]