The FAA has released its final rule making it possible, once again, for pilots training for the instrument rating to count up to 20 hours of use in an approved aviation training device (ATD) toward their time requirements. “The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) pushed strongly for all of these changes,” said David Oord, […]
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SocialFlight’s event of the week: Kingsbury Spring Fly-in
The Pioneer Flight Museum in Kingsbury, Texas, is a group that is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and reproduction of aircraft and other historical artifacts from the beginning of flight to the early years of World War II. A living history museum, it keeps as many of its aircraft, vehicles, and artifacts in working order […]
World Wide Wings to open flight school at KSBD
The San Bernardino International Airport Authority has approved a lease with World Wide Wings to establish a Part 141 professional pilot school to train domestic and international students for careers as professional pilots. The school will occupy office and hangar space at the northeast end of the airport that will support administration, classroom training, flight […]
USS Hornet Museum to host veteran from Hornet CV-8 to commemorate Doolittle Raid
ALAMEDA, Calif. — As part of Living Ship Day on April 16, the USS Hornet Museum will commemorate the 74th anniversary of World War II’s infamous Doolittle Tokyo Air Raid, which was led by Alameda-born Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle. Events include a presentation by World War II veteran and former CV-8 crewmember, Richard Nowatzki who, as an eyewitness […]
Searey obtains first LSA certification in China
Progressive Aerodyne of Tavares, Florida, manufacturer of the Searey Light Sport amphibian, achieved a significant milestone March 18 when CEO Adam Yang traveled to China and flew the first LSA to be certified there, a Searey Elite.Originally a kit plane and still available as such, the popular Searey flying boat has a 20-year history in […]
AAA for your plane
Sporty’s has launched its new Breakdown Assistance Program for aircraft owners who need mechanical help away from home. In cooperation with Mike Busch’s Savvy Aircraft Maintenance Management, Sporty’s Breakdown Assistance Program is a 24/7 partner for aircraft owners. With just one phone call to a toll-free hotline, an aircraft owner gains immediate access to Savvy’s team […]
Swift Fuels finalizes distribution strategy with Avfuel
Swift Fuels reports it has finalized a fuel distribution framework agreement with Avfuel Corporation to distribute its recently launched Swift 94 MON avgas. Swift Fuels and Avfuel have developed a “framework agreement to serve as a template allowing equitable distribution processes” among the major avgas distributors for Swift 94 MON Avgas, and any future avgas replacements, Swift officials said. According […]
Air show season by the numbers
By JOHN CUDAHY After three years of sequestration-induced instability and uncertainty, the North American air show business appears poised to make a full recovery in 2016. Although there have been a number of early shows throughout the U.S. already this year, SUN ’N FUN once again serves as the unofficial kick-off for this year’s air […]
First Lycoming-powered Lancair Evolution flying
Lancair has sold 76 Evolution kits; 61 are currently flying. So what makes one particular model unique? Its powerplant. Rather than use a Pratt & Whitney PT-6, this Evolution holds a 350-horsepower, electronically controlled Lycoming iE2 engine.“Climb up to 17,500-feet, set the power to burn 12 gph and cruise along at 205 knots in pressurized […]