Flight students from Purdue and Ohio State will be the first pilots to train with the ICARUS device, which uses “Smart Glass” technology to electronically switch the user’s lens between opaque and clear. This allows instructors to prepare students for the challenge of flight in instrument flying conditions in a way previously unavailable, according to […]
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Tuskegee Airman traveling exhibit hits milestone
RED WING, Minn. — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, recently wrapped up its annual cross country tour of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, participating in 36 events in 16 states over 10 months. This marks five years since the traveling exhibit was launched to share the history and […]
Western Aircraft named Advent Aircraft Systems dealer
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been named an Advent Aircraft Systems dealer for its Advent eABSTM anti-skid braking system fort the Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft King Air B300 and B200 aircraft. The eABS requires no change to the existing brake system, according to company officials. It provides improved braking performance in all conditions, reduces the […]
AOPA sets 2017 fly-ins
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-Ins for 2017 will be in Camarillo, California (April 28 and 29), followed by Norman, Oklahoma (Sept. 8 and 9), Groton, Connecticut (Oct. 6 and 7), and Tampa, Florida (Oct. 27 and 28). “Thanks to a tremendous response from members, exhibitors, and fly-in attendees to date, AOPA has […]
Colorado aviation license plate one step closer
DENVER — The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) reports it has collected the required number of petition signatures for the state of Colorado to issue a “Special Group” License Plate. As of Dec. 1, 2016, CABA had 3,071 unique signatures, surpassing the required number of 3,000. Designed by artist Chris Glaser, the plate depicts a runway […]
Florida credit union launches We Fly
MARGATE, Florida — We Florida Financial has introduced We Fly, a new aviation program offering loans to its credit union members or to Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) members nationwide. According to the AOPA, Florida is home to 21,220 aircraft and 51,671 certified pilots, including 10,917 student pilots. Florida is home to 857 public and private airports. […]
Duncan Aviation opens San Diego avionics location
Duncan Aviation has opened a new San Diego, California, avionics work-away location. With a dispatch office at the McClellan-Palomar Airport, Joe Vittling, Satellite Crew Lead, and Christian Ramirez, Satellite Avionics Technician, will travel to owner’s aircraft and hangars at McClellan-Palomar, as well as other area airports, including San Diego International, Montgomery Field, Brown Field Municipal, Gillespie, Long […]
Jackson Jet Center expands service
BOISE, Idaho — Jackson Jet Center at Boise Airport has been named an authorized service facility for the Beechcraft King Air 90, 200/250, 300/350 and Cessna Caravan turboprops, as well as the Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston aircraft. Jackson Jet Center has been a Cessna authorized single engine piston service facility since 2015.
OpenAirplane opens 100th location
OpenAirplane recently added 10 new locations, taking its total locations to rent airplanes to a new milestone: 100. “We’re excited to announce the OpenAirplane network is now 100 operators strong, with no sign of slowing down,” said OpenAirplane’s Rod Rakic. “With over 360 airplanes to choose from, OpenAirplane has never been more useful for pilots.” […]