Germany’s Matthias Dolderer beat the elements, the obstacles and 13 of the world’s best pilots to become the first German ever to win a Red Bull Air Race at the second stop of the 2016 season in Spielberg, Austria. Despite gusts nearing 25 knots, Dolderer made the notoriously tricky track in Spielberg look easy and […]
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GA supports emergency aid in Ecuador after earthquake
The KODIAK, built by Quest Aircraft Company of Sandpoint Idaho, has been delivering aid to earthquake-struck Ecuador and airlifting the injured to area hospitals. The versatile aircraft with STOL characteristics is used by businesses, owner-operators and governments for many duties, and for the important mission of providing assistance to people in need. That is exactly […]
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week: Round Valley Aviation Expo
This Saturday, April 30, will be the fourth annual Round Valley Aviation Expo at Springerville Municipal Airport (KJTC) in Arizona. The day will start with a pancake breakfast, then there will be free flights for kids, vintage aircraft, skydiving, raffles, a silent auction, craft and food vendors, and much more. Find events like this and many […]
NTSB slates Loss of Control Safety Seminar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board will highlight lessons learned from its investigations of general aviation accidents involving loss of control, during a seminar scheduled for 9 a.m., May 14, at the NTSB Training Center, in Ashburn, Virginia. The NTSB has partnered with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the FAA, for […]
FreeFlight Systems and CMD Flight Solutions complete ADS-B Out STC
FreeFlight Systems reports that engineering and certification company CMD Flight Solutions has obtained an AML STC for the installation of a FreeFlight 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor paired with Rockwell Collins’ TDR-94/94D transponders. The pairing is a cost effective way to help aircraft owners meet the ADS-B mandate, according to company officials. “We are pleased to be a […]
Raffle promises Ultimate Aviation Vacation
A lucky aviation enthusiast stands to win an unprecedented prize package thanks to a partnership between SUN ‘n FUN, Stallion 51 and Experience Kissimmee. Touted as the ACE Maker Raffle for the Ultimate Aviation Vacation, participants have a chance to win free admission and parking to SUN ‘n FUN 2017, plus airfare, hotel accommodations and […]
Cirrus partners with RocketRoute
Cirrus Aircraft and RocketRoute have introduced Flight Concierge, which will start operations in June, offering services to aircraft owners across Europe. Flight Concierge membership builds on RocketRoute’s flight planning software, helping pilots and aircraft owners manage all aspects of a flight, from ground transportation to catering to booking accommodations to securing overflight and landing permits and much […]
XTI seeks $2 million more for TriFan 600 prototype
DENVER, Colo. — Officials with XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) say they are accelerating the development program for the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane, and are “redoubling efforts to translate excitement about the aircraft into $3 million in actual investments.” The $3 million milestone is essential to fund important next steps in an accelerated development program that includes flying […]
Angle of Attack System approved for Mitsubishi MU-2
ADDISON, Texas – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) Aircraft Product Support Division has received FAA approval of a new Angle of Attack (AOA) system for MU-2 aircraft. The Angle of Attack system was developed in cooperation with Alpha Systems AOA. For the MU-2 turboprop installation, Alpha Systems customized its standard AOA System to incorporate all MU-2 […]