This year’s annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) convention, held Sept. 21-25 at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together 305 participants and 101 Daher TBM aircraft —including five new TBM 930s, along with many TBM 900, TBM 850 and TBM 700 versions. “The TBMOPA convention reflects the growth of the TBM fleet, […]
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Sun Flyer sales and service center launches in Florida
NAPLES, Florida — Aero Electric Aircraft Corporation (AEAC), which is developing the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric training aircraft, and TC Aero Group, which offers maintenance, repair and overhaul with facilities in Florida and Minnesota, have launched a Sun Flyer sales and service center for the state of Florida. The operation, based in Naples, will be part of Prime […]
Applications now being taken for Cascade Warbirds scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, a not-for-profit organization involved in the restoration and display of historically significant military aircraft based in the Pacific Northwest, is now accepting applications for its 2017 Aviation Scholarship program. Teaming with Galvin Flight Services on Boeing Field in Seattle, these scholarships, awarded to area youth aged 16 to 21 years, include tuition for […]
International Women’s Air & Space Museum to host author day
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host its annual book sale and pancake breakfast, Nov. 5, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many books and other aviation items will be available for purchase. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and orange juice. While it’s free to attend, there is a suggested […]
Flying Aviation Expo prepares for takeoff
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Some of the best known names in general aviation, including Cessna, Garmin, Pilatus, Cirrus, Avidyne and Piper, are expected to be exhibitors at the Flying Aviation Expo Presented by Scheyden, Oct. 20-22 2016. The show is designed for those who have an interest in flying, whether it’s as a hobby or […]
Bone up your backcountry flying skills
If you’ve watched any of Backcountry Aviation’s popular STOL Tips video series, you might consider adding one of their seminars to your continuing education. Upcoming locations include: Burnet, Texas (Dec. 10-11, 2016); Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 11-12, 2017); and Rockin 7 Ranch, Wyoming (Apr. 29-30, 2017). Instruction Seminars include five hours of ground instruction and 1.5 […]
CAP aircrews document Hurricane Matthew damage
SARASOTA, Fla. – Civil Air Patrol’s Florida Wing has provided more than 13,000 aerial images of damage caused by Hurricane Matthew to federal, state and local disaster-relief agencies, the wing’s commander said Oct. 10, 2016. Col. Henry Irizarry said the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force flew eight sorties today from bases in […]
Continental Motors to host Beechcraft clinic
Continental Motors Services (CMS) will host a Beechcraft Clinic Nov. 3-6, 2016, at its facility at Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF) in Fairhope, Ala., in conjunction with the American Bonanza Society (ABS). The Bonanza/Debonair/Baron/Travel-Air Service Clinic Program, established in 1977, was created to provide members of ABS an opportunity to have their airplanes inspected by experts in the aviation […]
Registration now open for high school design challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has opened registration for the fifth annual GAMA/Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge, a competition to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills among U.S. high school students using aviation. The first 100 high schools that enter the competition will receive complimentary “Fly to Learn” curriculum and software powered […]