Have you equipped for ADS-B? What did you add to your plane and do you plan to add more? What did you learn from the experience that other pilots could benefit from? If you haven’t equipped yet, do you plan to by the 2020 mandate? What other avionics have you added recently? Was it a worthwhile investment? […]
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LSA breakthroughs featured at U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
By BILL WILSON The promise of light-sport aviation began with hopes of a cheaper way to get into or stay in aviation. These hopes focused around lower prices for new aircraft and the potential for reduced operating costs. This year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, held Jan. 20-23 at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Florida finally delivered on that […]
Inspector General report notes that FAA reforms ‘falling short’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Transportation Inspector General has released a scathing report outlining numerous shortcomings of the FAA’s efforts to implement reforms intended to help the agency operate more effectively and efficiently, improve the delivery of air traffic services, and modernize the U.S. air traffic control system. The report finds that the FAA’s efforts […]
Greg Koontz adds Legend Cub to his airshow act
American Legend Aircraft Company reports it is now sponsoring Greg Koontz Airshows in cooperation with C&D Aviation, an aircraft sales and service center. Under the agreement, one of Koontz’ signature airshow acts will feature the Legend Cub. Based at Bessemer Airport (KEKY) in Bessemer, Alabama, C&D Aviation specializes in Piper Cub parts and building and restoring […]
Scholarship winner puts award to good use
Avfuel’s AVTRIP Scholarship recipient from 2013, Kelly Hicks, is soaring to new heights after completing training to obtain her multi-engine rating. “It’s been the best experience,” said Hicks. “Receiving my multi-engine rating means I’ve accomplished my dream— I can now fly the King Air, my favorite aircraft since childhood. This just solidifies that I have […]
Sandel taps Stevens Aviation for Avilon
Sandel Avionics has selected Stevens Aviation as one of its exclusive Avilon dealerships. The Sandel Avilon Avionics Suite is an all-glass integrated flight deck for the King Air family, starting with the KA-200, designed and assembled at Sandel for easy installation, according to company officials. “This changes everything as it gives the customer a fully […]
Wanted: Pilot Tips on … Flight Training
What flight training tools do you use (online courses/videos, sim time, DVDs, etc.)? What advice would you give someone who hasn’t started their training yet to help them keep down the costs and improve the quality of their training? How do you stay current? What training/currency tools are most effective and why? If you are a […]
Cuba prepares to welcome GA flights
By AMELIA REIHELD. During our visit to Havana, we were invited to meet the man whose signature graced our landing permits. Roberto Brown-Drake, Chief of Flight Planning and Flight Permits for the Cuban Civil Aviation Agency, under the auspices of the Cuban Air Force, spoke with us shortly after our arrival. The shelves in his […]
Murphy Aircraft begins S-LSA certification for Rebel
Murphy Aircraft has begun the process to take the Murphy Rebel through the Special-Light-Sport Aircraft certification process. “We have received numerous inquires for an S-LSA certified Rebel, as well as E-LSA Rebel kits,” said Darryl Murphy, owner and founder of Murphy Aircraft Mfg., based in Chilliwack, BC, Canada. “The number of inquiries are too large to […]