The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named Thomas L. Hendricks as the association’s new president. He succeeds James K. Coyne, who has served as NATA’s president since 1994. Hendricks will start his duties on Sept. 1. Hendricks most recently served as the senior vice president, safety, security and operations for Airlines for America, where […]
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Seaplane Pilots Association to award scholarship
OSHKOSH — As part of its participation in this week’s AirVenture, the Seaplane Pilots Association will award two fully paid seaplane rating scholarships. One applicant has already been selected to receive the SPA Tyler Orsow-Chuck Kimes Forever Flying Scholarships, SPA officials report. A second recipient will be selected from applications received at the association’s booth […]
ZuluLog.com releases new pilot logbook app
ZuluLog.com has release its new iOS app targeted for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touchdevices. Although the new app can be used as a standalone pilot logbook on the device, it is designed to be used in conjunction with a cloud-based user account at ZuluLog.com. Customers can use the new app to enter, edit, and view […]
RV-1 #1 donated to EAA
OSHKOSH — Richard “Van” VanGrunsven’s first RV-1 was donated to the EAA at a ceremony on Phillips 66 Plaza on Monday at AirVenture. “The RV-1 had a tremendous impact on the industry,” said Rod Hightower, EAA President. “It and subsequent models became the most successful kit aircraft in the country.” The community of Van’s Aircraft […]
Xtreme Decathlon unveiled at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Powered by the new 210-horse Lycoming AEIO-390-A1B6, American Champion Aircraft‘s Xtreme Decathlon was unveiled on opening day of AirVenture 2012. Still tagged with an experimental sticker, flight testing will begin immediately following AirVenture. “We expect an October 2012 certification,” stated Jerry Mehlhaff, Jr. The engine is paired with a 76-inch MT Propeller. “We […]
Wipaire debuts LSA float
OSHKOSH — Wipaire rolled out its new Wipline 1450 amphibious float on opening day at AirVenture 2012. The float will be approved under ASTM standards for light-sport aircraft and eventually certified under TSO for CAR 3 and Part 23 installations. “We have invited a number of LSA manufacturers to take a look at the float,” […]
Skycatcher moving from LSA category
OSHKOSH — Cessna will move the 162 Skycatcher from the Light Sport Aircraft category to Part 21 to aid in certification in countries around the world that do not recognize the LSA category. In the U.S., sport pilots will still be able to fly as an LSA, according to Cessna officials. “The Skycatcher will be […]
Chinese company acquires Glasair
OSHKOSH — Airplane kit manufacturer Glasair Aviation has been acquired by Fang Tieji, chairman of Jilin Hanxing Group Co. Glasair manufactures the Glasair, Glastar and Sportsman aircraft, having delivered approximately 3,000 planes which are being built and/or flown all over the world. Fang has formed Glasair Aviation USA as the new operating entity for Glasair’s […]
Indiana couple’s ‘persistent mission’ to get kids flying
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Don’t tell David and Laramie Resler that America’s young people aren’t interested in general aviation. The Indiana couple – winners of the 2012 Phillips 66 Aviation Leadership Award – is on a persistent mission to get kids and their parents interested in flying. The Reslers have personally introduced 700 kids to the […]