Mitch Kahn sent in this photo with a quick note: “New paint – just in time for its 50th birthday.”
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FAA suspends approval of some NavWorx ADS-B units
The FAA issued an emergency order Nov. 22 suspending the authorization NavWorx uses to manufacture certain Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) navigation units. The authorization, known as a Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA), enables suppliers to produce components for use on aircraft after proving that each component meets FAA standards. Federal regulations set forth FAA’s authority to […]
Retrofit parachutes now available for CubCrafters
YAKIMA, Wash. — Now available for the existing fleet of CubCrafters airplanes are new airframe parachute systems. In May 2016, the company introduced systems for new production Carbon Cubs. Now, retrofit parachutes may be installed at CubCrafters and at select Authorized Service Centers. The airframe parachute systems were developed in partnership with BRS Aerospace. “The extraordinarily slow stall speed, […]
Flying Musicians launches internship program for college students
The Flying Musicians Association has created an internship program for junior and senior year college students to share their talents and skills while learning about the aviation and music industry. The program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit while developing skills and experience. Just as importantly, students will be able to develop a personal […]
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2017
WETASKIWIN, Alberta — Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members, and recognize a Belt of Orion recipient, at its 44th annual gala dinner and ceremony, to be held Thursday June 15, 2017, at Vancouver International Airport. The new members are: James Erroll Boyd: World War I pilot and co-founder of the […]
Five inducted into EAA Halls of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 10: EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Jim Bede (posthumous); Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Phil Coulson of Lawton, Michigan; […]
Tickets on sale for 2017 Reno Air Races
Tickets for the 54th National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, set for Sept. 13-17, 2017, are on sale at AirRace.org. General admission tickets, pit passes, Chairman’s tent and awards banquet tickets can now be purchased online. Reserved seating will be available for purchase online in early March 2017.
Quest expands dealer network
Quest Aircraft Company has named Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center as an authorized Kodiak dealer for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Established in 1995, Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center specializes in aircraft sales, air charter, maintenance, paint and interiors, avionics sales/service/installation and operates a subsidiary FBO, Premier Jet Center, based at Flying Cloud […]
Fargo Jet Center partners with FoxThree Aviation Consulting
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Fargo Jet Center/Premier Jet Center (FJC/PJC) has teamed with FoxThree Aviation Consulting to provide aviation consulting and FAA approval services in the business aviation industry. FoxThree Aviation Consulting was formed in January 2013 by Premier Jet Center team member Jason Barron, after recognizing a need to provide time-sensitive FAA approval services for […]