Aviation organization and website, NavionX, has launched to give owners and enthusiasts of the Navion a way to use the Internet and social media in a user supported forum to share information, plan social gatherings and educational forums. The organization is a joint effort of Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) and Navion Aircraft. SHA plans to […]
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Heasley tapped as GM of Cessna’s Greensboro Service Center
Cessna has named Jim Heasley general manager of the company’s Citation Service Center in Greensboro, N.C. Heasley, formerly the maintenance manager at Greensboro, is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds an A&P license. A native of New York, he has 20 years experience in aerospace, 13 of those at Cessna. The Greensboro Citation […]
A classic case of miscommunication
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 15 the Federal Communications Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking prohibiting the certification, manufacture, importation, sale, or continued use of 121.5 MHz. Yet FAA regulations require the use of Emergency Locator Transmitters, most of which use 121.5 frequency. An interesting dilemma for aircraft owners: Obey the proposal from the […]
Rose Parade float ‘plane’ up for auction
A Stearman replica (55% scale) that simulated aerobatics on the City of Burbank (California) 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade is up for auction on eBay. From the eBay listing: ” The plane is 14 feet long, with a wing span of 18 feet. It is 5 feet 2 inches tall. All measurements are approx. The […]
SAFE Offers Opportunity to Test Fly Redbird Simulator
In partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will have a desktop flight simulator available to test fly at its AirVenture booth (#421). Aviation educators are encouraged to explore the capabilities of the Redbird simulator and interact with other sim-savvy individuals.
AeroCharts.com releases iTerps for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
AeroCharts has released iTerps, a new app that allows iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users to download and store the entire FAA Terminal Procedures Publication (TERPS) library of instrument approaches, departure procedures and STARS on their hand-held devices. iTerps displays current charts in the cockpit without without the need for an internet connection. While iTerps […]
Exec Air Montana joins Avfuel network
Exec Air Montana (800-513-2190), based at Helena, Montana (HLN) is now an Avfuel-branded dealer. Being in the Avfuel network allows for AVTRIP points and Avfuel and Cessna Contract Fuel program to qualifying customer.
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame names scholarship recipients
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) has named its 2010 scholarship recipients. Three students, Michael Peer, Tyler Rockenfield, and Brooke Wedeward will share $2,000 in scholarship funds and be honored at WAHF’s annual induction ceremony this fall. Michael Peer, a student at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) in Oshkosh, will receive WAHF’s $1,000 Carl […]
NJAA posts latest newsletter
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