DENVER, Colorado – Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), which is developing the high-tech, solar-electric Sun Flyer general aviation flight trainer, hosted a rollout event of its proof of concept (POC) Sun Flyer May 11 at Centennial Airport. The airplane unveiled publicly for the first time is a two-seat POC prototype version of Sun Flyer. Performance data […]
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Wingsuit racing premieres on FS1
Red Bull Aces, the world’s first-ever wingsuit slalom competition, featuring athletes racing four at a time through a mile-long aerial course, airs Saturday night, May 1,4 at 11 pm ET/8 pm PT on FS1. You can see a preview of the action here. Held in Cloverdale, Calif., the best wingsuit athletes in the world from […]
SC CAP squadron plans open house
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Greenville Composite Squadron (CAP), the local unit of the Civil Air Patrol, is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 28, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the squadron headquarters adjacent to the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) South Ramp, 11 Airport Road Extension in Greenville. According to Major Ron Hardgrave, squadron […]
Looking for aircraft insurance at a fly-in
There are many reasons to go to a fly-in and I’m betting looking for aircraft insurance isn’t one of them. However let’s say you are looking for an airplane or a kit and you’re at a fly-in to check out some options. Why not check out insurance? There are all sorts of exhibitors, including aircraft insurance […]
Most memorable aviation records of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C — The official record keeper for United States aviation, the National Aeronautic Association, has released its list of Most Memorable Aviation Records for 2015. They are: Speed Around the World, Over Both the Earth’s Poles: 43.68 mph Record for airplanes (Class C-1.d, Group I-piston engine airplanes weighing 3,858 < 6,614 pounds) William Harrelson took […]
Kings Schools VP wins GA award
Richard Martindell, VP of Course Content and Experience at King Schools, has been named FAA 2016 Safety Team Representative of the Year. Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, […]
Museum of Flight hosts ‘Above and Beyond’ interactive exhibit
SEATTLE — Above and Beyond — The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition that explores the wonder of flight and the marvels of aerospace innovation, design and technology, opens for the summer at The Museum of Flight on May 28, and will run through Sept. 10. This is the first West Coast destination for the touring exhibit. Above and Beyond is produced […]
Consumer drone market to top $4 billion by 2024
New research shows that the global consumer drone market size is expected to reach $4.19 billion by 2024. A new report by Grand View Research shows that the market’s substantial growth prospects can be attributed to surging eminence of drone flying as hobbies, such as photography and racing. Consumer remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) have gained prominence owing to their […]
Debut of authentic replica part of Lindbergh anniversary
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – May 21 marks the 89th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s history-making flight across the Atlantic. The flight forever changed the way mankind viewed air travel as a practical means of transportation, and will be celebrated in a big way at The Rhinebeck Aerodrome. The event will center around the aerodrome’s recently completed “Spirit […]