The RANS S-19 Venterra has met the FAA’s 51% rule and will join the list of approved kits. “We set the standard to what a complete kit means,” said RANS President Randy Schlitter. “Making the 51% rule has been a welcome milestone for our builders.” The Venterra is provided in either seven partial kits, or […]
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‘It’s time for recovery’
A top Morgan Stanley analyst is bullish on business aviation, according to an interview at AOPA Live. In an interview with Tom Horne, AOPA Pilot Editor at Large, Heidi Wood said that, historically, business jet recessions don’t last longer than three years and the industry is now at that mark. Another positive sign is that […]
EAA to induct five into Hall of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, Oct. 27, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis. The five aviators represent the spectrum of aviation within the EAA community and […]
New certification for aircraft coatings debuts
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, and Honda Aircraft recently marked the creation of the first industry certification for Aerospace Coatings Applicators professionals by conferring this new credential upon four Honda Aircraft employees, who are the first people to complete the certification program. SSPC and Embry-Riddle conducted the first professional training and […]
Gateway to Aviation workshop draws hundreds
Wicks Aircraft, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, Boeing, and St. Louis Downtown Airport recently teamed to sponsor the Lewis & Clark Gateway to Aviation event at Downtown St. Louis Airport. The workshop was intended to introduce children and young adults to aviation. Of the more than 400 Boy Scouts present, 300 participated in Young […]
Monterey Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Avfuel has expanded its branded dealer network to include Monterey Jet Center at California’s Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), providing the FBO with fuel and service solutions as well as marketing and branding support. Opening its doors in 1997, Monterey Jet Center holds the distinction of playing host to the Gordon McCall Motorworks Revival for the […]
Time machine: David Marco’s Lockheed 12A
“Have you seen that beautiful twin?” This phrase was repeated numerous times at this summer’s AirVenture and you can be sure the airplane in question belonged to David Marco of Atlantic Beach, Fla. Marco’s Lockheed 12A occupied a place of honor off ConocoPhillips Square next to the ConocoPhillips display tent. The airplane, also known as […]
General Aviation Security magazine launches
Planehook Aviation Services has launched the premier edition of “General Aviation Security,” a quarterly digest-size magazine. The magazine is available via download (free) or printed ($5 – email request). Story titles include: “Can You Eat a Whole Cow? Sure… one bite at a time!”, “Risk as Dollars and Cents,” and “Got Security?” The publication has […]
J-3 Cub grand prize in EAA sweepstakes
The Piper J-3 Cub, one of the legendary aircraft in aviation history, will take center stage for the next nine months as the grand prize for the 2012 EAA “Win The Cub” Aircraft Sweepstakes. The EAA Sweepstakes, one of the longest running airplane giveaways in the world, annually supports EAA’s aviation education programs. In a […]