Pacific Coast Avionics Corp. will be the exclusive sponsor of the Internet Café at the 2012 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida. The Internet Café will be located in the Visitor and Convention Center’s hospitality area next to the Sunset Grill and will be open from 9 am to 5 pm each day of […]
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International council to celebrate 50th anniversary
The International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (IAOPA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its biennial World Assembly in Stellenbosch, South Africa, April 10-15. The event is hosted by AOPA South Africa, a founding affiliate of the association. IAOPA was founded in February 1962 by five national AOPAs to provide a voice for […]
SmartDeck selected for new EV-55 Outback
Esterline CMC Electronics’ SmartDeck integrated avionics suite has been selected by Evektor of the Czech Republic, for the multipurpose EV-55 Outback aircraft. The EV-55 is a new-generation, twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to replace older utility piston aircraft and offer a more reliable and powerful alternative to single-engine turboprop aircraft. Its key features include a flexible […]
Paradise on pontoons
By AMELIA T. REIHELD Wouldn’t it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted palm trees, and never again have to look at a snow shovel? Sounds like your […]
Twilight formation airshow act to debut at FIAS
Team RV will debut its formation twilight show on March 23 at the Florida International Air Show (FIAS) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Consisting of 12 aircraft, Team RV, is the world’s largest precision formation and formation aerobatic air show team. “At sunset, with the incredible colors and night sky descending, these 12 pilots are going […]
Massachusetts general aviation airports an economic boon
Massachusetts’ 30 general aviation airports accounted for 4,307 jobs, nearly $138 million in salaries and had a total economic impact on the state of more than $443 million in 2010, according to the Massachusetts Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study published recently by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MADOT) Aeronautics Division. The report also recognized that […]
ISM’s Blakeney honored with Controller of the Year Award
Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) air traffic control service provider Robinson Aviation (RVA) has named John Blakeney Outstanding Controller of the Year for 2011. Blakeney was selected from more than 500 controllers throughout the U.S. and is the only remaining original controller at Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s control tower since opening in 1997. “From 58,000 control tower […]
Alaskan Bushwheel gets FAA nod for Maule Extended Gear
Alaskan Bushwheel has received FAA approval of its Maule 3-inch Extended Gear (P/N: ABI-4022X). “After two-and-a-half years of design, testing and fulfilling FAA requirements, we can finally offer this extended gear to the public,” company officials said. “Our Maule Extended Gear is 3 inches longer and stronger than stock Maule gear. It comes complete with […]
General aviation setting for new novel
Against a backdrop of general aviation operations at a mid-sized New England airport, the new novel “Cone of Silence” tells a story of corporate greed and government indifference … and the unexpected consequences of both. This novel will be of interest to pilots and flight instructors for its insights into the GA industry, as well […]