Aircraft Spruce is offering a pre-order pick-up option for those attending this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh from July 25-31. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, or online. Orders will be processed the same way as standard orders, but instead of shipping to your home address, the company will place it on its truck and bring […]
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Sue Folkringa appointed to FABA board of directors
Sue Folkringa, a CPA with Wolcott & Associates, P.A., has been appointed to the board of directors of the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA). FABA is a 70-year-old organization of general aviation related businesses and interested parties, advocating and combining resources on issues impacting aviation in the state of Florida. Folkringa is a Certified Public Accountant and […]
NASA research plane gets X number, new name
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the agency’s first X-plane designation in a decade during a keynote speech at the American Institute […]
Contest finds oldest certified Rotax aircraft engine still in operation
GUNSKIRCHEN, Austria — Last year, as part of the 40-year celebration of BRP’s Rotax brand of aircraft engines, the company launched a contest to find the oldest certified Rotax aircraft engine in operation. The winner was Kenneth Gates from Colorado, who owns a Super Dimona equipped with a Rotax 912 A certified engine. His aircraft engine with […]
KTYQ gets first full-time airport director
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — The Hamilton County Airport Authority Board of Directors has named Brad Cozza the first full-time director of the Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ). He will oversee the daily operations and maintenance, infrastructure development, and marketing initiatives for the general aviation airport. Cozza holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aviation Technology from Purdue University. He […]
NATA names acting president
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At its annual membership meeting in June, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the Marty Hiller, owner of Marathon Jet Center in Marathon, Florida, will become the association’s acting president Sept. 1. Current president Thomas Hendricks will leave his position Aug. 31. “Though Tom Hendricks is departing at the end of […]
Nominations sought for Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
HOUSTON — Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2017 for the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Those selected will be announced in September and will be inducted during the Lone Star Flight Museum’s annual gala in May 2017. To be selected as an inductee into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, one must be […]
FreeFlight Systems launches $500 bridge rebate program for ADS-B
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems is now offering a $500 rebate on its ADS-B and WAAS/GPS solutions. FreeFlight Systems’ Bridge Rebate Program offers customers cost savings on these products today, allowing them to take advantage of ADS-B benefits immediately, instead of waiting for the FAA’s ADS-B Rebate Program, company officials note. FreeFlight Systems’ Bridge Rebate Program covers […]
Heaven’s Landing airshow and concert this Saturday
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week is the Heaven’s Landing Airshow and Concert, slated for this Saturday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Heaven’s Landing, an airpark in Clayton, Georgia, will once again present an evening of aerobatic flying and live music. Seating is festival style, so bring your folding chairs and blankets, organizers advise. This year’s […]