Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers for 2017 at its 85th annual convention held in San Antonio. Brad Brandt, Aviation Division Director for the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, was named NASAO’s new Chairman, accepting the gavel from Gary Cathey of California, who will continue to serve as Immediate […]
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Tecnam unveils second generation P2002 Sierra
CAPUA, Italy — Tecnam has introduced an updated Mark 2 version of the company’s P2002 Sierra. The Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII offers an improved cabin for greater comfort, top level avionics, new paint colors and interior options, and a re-designed cowling for the 100-hp Rotax engine, according to company officials. According to company officials, 14 years […]
Able Flight, Ohio State partner for pilot training
Able Flight and The Ohio State University will partner on a new flight training program for people with physical disabilities beginning in May, 2017. The program will begin with two Able Flight Scholarship recipients who will take part in an intensive six-week program at the Ohio State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio, and who will be […]
Hayward Air Rally offers EAA Air Academy scholarships
The Hayward Air Rally, the longest continually-held proficiency flying event in North America, is funding scholarships for students ages 16-18 for the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s (EAA) Air Academy’s summer 2017 program. The scholarships will cover the costs of camp tuition and round trip commercial air transportation. The dates for the Advanced Air Academy are July 28 […]
Yingling Aviation named Garmin flight deck dealer
WICHITA — Yingling Aviation has been named a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck dealer, approved by Garmin to install its new G5000 glass upgrade suite. The G5000 is Garmin’s latest line of satellite-based navigation capabilities, digital management tools, NextGen/SESAR/Eurocontrol operational support for ADS-B and Data Comm/Link 2000+ and graphical display technologies. Yingling was recently approved to […]
McKenzie joins EAA board of directors
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Ken McKenzie, a recreational aviation enthusiast and senior vice president for strategy and corporate development for Airbus, has joined the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) board of directors. As a Class III director for EAA, McKenzie will serve a one-year renewable term on the EAA board. “Ken McKenzie is an […]
First flight: Stratos 714
REDMOND, Ore. — The inaugural flight of the Stratos 714 Very Light Jet (VLJ) was completed successfully Nov. 21, 2016. With Dave Morss at the controls, the four seat jet was launched for a 10-minute flight designed to verify general stability and systems operation. This flight’s maximum speed was limited to 128 knots at an altitude of […]
Group works to STC next gen autopilot
Trio Avionics, a manufacturer of autopilots for the Experimental-Amateur-Built (EAB) aircraft market, is working with the FAA and a team of industry leaders to develop an STC for its Pro Pilot Autopilot in the Cessna 172 and 182, with other certified, production models to follow. Paul Odum, CEO of The STC Group, is leading the initiative […]
Homebuilts to be showcased at Sebring
Officials with the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo are inviting all homebuilders to show off their aircraft at the show, slated for Jan. 25-28, at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Sebring is creating a special display space for all homebuilt aircraft. Homebuilders can register their aircraft by filling out the homebuilt form online and purchasing a discounted […]