Volunteer pilots for Bahamas Habitat will be flying to Eleuthera in March to support the building of a children’s home for abused and abandoned children. The semi-annual Fly In & Help Out Event, to be held on Thursday, March 3, through Sunday, March 6, serves as an introduction to international mission flying and provides hands-on […]
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Golf legend Arnold Palmer retires license
Long-time pilot Arnold Palmer, who started flying in 1956, made his last flight as PIC Jan. 31, according to report at Golf Digest magazine, which notes that when Palmer, 81, flew his Cessna Citation 10 jet from Palm Springs to Orlando that morning, it was his last flight as pilot. His medical expired that day, […]
SGJ increases aerobatic box as air show stars prepare for the upcoming season
Northeast Florida Regional Airport(SGJ) in St. Augustine, Fla., has launched the “seasonal” increase in its aerobatic box. Residents and airport users can expect increased flight activity pertaining to the practice, annual training and recertification of aerobatic pilots in preparation for the 2011 air show season and United States and worldwide aerobatic competitions, airport officials said. […]
Bye Energy expands
Bye Energy, Inc., which is working on an electric-hybrid engine for GA aircraft, has extended its presence to Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in Jefferson County, Colo., and expanded its headquarters facility at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colo. Bye Energy is conducting ground tests for its Green Flight Program at the Beyond The Edge hangar at […]
Kentucky Airport Challenge slated
The first-ever Kentucky Airport Challenge: Passport to Kentucky is set to take off this summer. The Kentucky Airport Challenge will encourage pilots to fly to participating general aviation airports, during June and July, for Kentucky General Aviation Appreciation Month, according to a report at ISurfMuhlenberg.com, which notes that pilots who participate will receive a passport, […]
ASA’s 2011 Catalog available
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) has released its 2011 catalog, which includes descriptions, part numbers and pricing for the company’s complete product line, such as textbooks for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, test preparation books and software, FAA handbooks, pilot supplies, flight simulation and tutorial software, eBooks, mobile device apps and more. The full-color […]
First flight for Onex
The number one prototype of Sonex Aircraft’s new Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft made its first flight Jan. 27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Piloted by Sonex General Manager, CEO, and Onex designer Jeremy Monnett, the AeroVee-powered N111NX made an extensive flight orbiting the field. “The airplane is sweet,” commented Jeremy Monnett upon landing. […]
Cessna wins environmental award
Cessna Aircraft Co. was named the winner of a 2010 Clean Air & Sustainability Award during the City of Wichita’s Regional Energy Summit last week. Cessna was selected by Wichita and the Metro Air Quality Improvement Task Force for its efforts to improve and preserve air quality in the four-county metro area and for incorporating […]
Twirly Birds slate annual meeting
Have you soloed in a helicopter at least 20 years ago? If so, you are eligible for membership in the Twirly Birds, which is holding its annual meeting March 6 in Orlando, in conjunction with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo. The meeting will take place at the HAI host hotel, Rosen Center Hotel, Signature […]