West Star Aviation has received a “significant investment” from Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment firm founded in 1961, according to company officials. “On behalf of the entire West Star team, we are confident that our new partnership with NEP will help us successfully achieve our next level of growth,” said Robert Rasberry, West […]
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Royal Air Force Cadets return to SUN ‘n FUN
By ELIZABETH WALKER The Royal Air Force Air Cadets were in full force at SUN ’n FUN 2016, marking the 21st consecutive visit for the group. Camp Commandant Flight Lieutenant John Wohlgemuth, RAF VR(T), who has led the group for the past 19 years, said, “It is a unique experience for the cadets that I don’t […]
FAA tests FBI Drone Detection System at JFK
The FAA is expanding research on ways to detect “rogue” drones around airports. The FAA is collaborating with its government, industry and academia partners to evaluate drone detection technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Over the last two years, the FAA has received numerous reports from pilots and residents about unmanned aircraft […]
49th Annual Tuskegee Fly-in this weekend
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week is the 49th Annual Tuskegee Fly-in, slated for May 20-21 at Moton Field Municipal Airport (06A) in Tuskegee, Alabama. This will be a weekend filled with amazing aircraft at one of the most historic airports in the country, according to organizers. More than 10,000 African-American men and women in military and […]
Stemme S12 earns EASA TC
Stemme AG’s new Twin Voyager S12 has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification (TC). The S12 model is based on the previously TC’d S10 and now clears the way to start customer deliveries, according to company officials. FAA certification is in underway.
New Luscombe brake kit earns STC
A new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a hydraulic brake system for 8-series Luscombe aircraft is now availble. The kit, marketed exclusively though Classic Aero LLC, includes new wheels, calipers, disks, bearings, master cylinders, reservoir, hardware and lines. Price is $2,700, but with the return of old brakes components, the price is discounted to $2,350. For more information contact […]
To protect grassroots flying, ‘they’ are ‘us’
SUN ’n FUN always marks a big time of year for many of us who fly elsewhere throughout the country. It marks the end of the season where our priorities are making sure the engine heater is plugged in, the snow and ice are chipped away from the hangar door, and weight-and-balance includes the weight […]
Third class medical reform included in defense bill
Third class medical reform will once again go to the full Senate for a vote, this time as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). On May 13, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved the NDAA, including third class medical reform language from the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBR2), by a vote of […]
First AOPA Fly-In of the year this weekend
The first Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-In of the year will be held May 20-21 in Beaufort, N.C., at Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH). “AOPA Fly-Ins are a great way for our members, pilots, and aspiring pilots to see new places and meet people who share a passion for aviation,” said AOPA Director […]