The folks behind Prebuy Guys recently posted this video from Wings South Airpark in Naples, Florida, where they talked to Mike, the owner of a 1982 Mooney M20J. Mike tells us about his airplane and gives the inside scoop on aircraft ownership from aircraft ownership costs, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, and more. He also offers […]
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Trig Avionics rolls out Express Lane for ADS-B
Trig Avionics is rolling out a new Express Lane service for aircraft owners, which provides one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to become ADS-B Out compliant, by using a TT31 transponder, according to company officials. With the right avionics, Trig Express Lane dealers can install a 2020 solution in as little as five to […]
BRS Aerospace expands Cessna 172/182 installation network
BRS Aerospace has added a number of newly authorized Cessna Parachute System Authorized Installation Centers to handle whole aircraft parachute installations on the Cessna 172 and 182 single-engine piston powered fleets. “Our growing network of factory-approved installation centers are equipped and qualified to install BRS Aerospace’s whole aircraft parachute recover systems in 172s and 182s. We […]
What happens if I have an accident?
A recent post from insurance company Global Aerospace details what you should do if you are involved in an aircraft accident. It’s full of tips that can help all aircraft owners. What Can Trigger a Claim? Most aircraft insurance policies respond to two types of claims: Those that involve physical damage to the insured aircraft […]
Analysts predict majority of commercial drone flights will be autonomous by 2022
The commercial unmanned aerial services (UAS) market is experiencing a steady economic expansion due to disruptive innovations, such as autonomous platforms, transitional drones, and hybrid propulsion. A new analysis by Frost & Sullivan predicts that by 2022 more than 50% of commercial drone flights will be conducted autonomously, operating much like warehouse robots operate today. […]
Reserved tickets for Reno now on sale
Reserved tickets for the STIHL 55th annual National Championship Air Races, slated for Sept. 12-16, 2018, at Reno-Stead Airport, are now for sale. Tickets can be purchased at www.airrace.org in the following options/categories: Reserved Tickets General Admission Pit Passes Chairman’s Tent The following tickets can be purchased by calling 775-972-6663: Checkered Flag Club Box Seating […]
New name for KTYQ FBO
Montgomery Aviation, the FBO at Indianapolis Executive Airport and Frankfort/Clinton County Airport in Indiana, has been renamed First Wing Jet Center. The flight school is now known as First Wing Flight. Sister companies, Eagle Creek Aviation and Naples Jet Center, retain their names, according to company officials. Montgomery Aviation was named after former owners, Dan and […]
Royal Mail releases RAF commemorative stamps
England’s Royal Mail has issued a collection of stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. The iconic aircraft depicted span the Force’s 100-year history and feature original artwork by renowned aviation artist Michael Turner. Featured on the stamps are the First World War era Sopwith Camel F1, the Hurricane Mk 1 […]
On demand webinars added to Tuskegee Airmen educational materials
RED WING, Minnesota — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has added a section to its website for webinars that offers a new way to learn from and be inspired by original Tuskegee Airmen and their experiences. Available anytime on demand, the site currently features five webinars […]