Sporty’s has teamed with Prevailance Aerospace to offer flight training to general aviation pilots looking to hone their skills. Two courses are offered, taught by former military aviators, to address leading causes of general aviation accidents while improving basic airmanship skills. “These are TOPGUN pilots – graduates of the Navy Fighter Weapons School,” says Sporty’s Academy […]
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P-51C Tuskegee Airmen sustains damage
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, confirms that Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, the P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” was involved in a gear-up landing at Dallas Executive Airport (DEA). The aircraft was landing back at DEA, the national headquarters of the CAF, for a special event in honor […]
Video: Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone
The FAA is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions will prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft operations, within a 32-mile radius of the stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on game day. The restrictions […]
Wanted: Pilot Tips on … Airshows and fly-ins
What advice would you give to pilots who have never flown into SUN ‘n FUN or AirVenture before? How can they best prepare, not just for flying in, but surviving the show in style? What are the can’t-miss airshows and fly-ins? You can add your tips and advice on the form below. You can even upload a photo […]
Sebring Expo director resigns
SEBRING, Florida — The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will start making plans for 2017 with a new director as Jana Filip has moved on “to new opportunities and increased family time,” according to officials. Sebring Regional Airport (SRA) Executive Director Mike Willingham said, “SRA appreciates Jana’s dedication to the event for the past five years.” This […]
Nine projects vie for Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association has revealed that nine projects will compete for the 2015 Robert J. Collier Trophy. For 104 years, the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Awarded annually “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some of the most important projects, programs, […]
Zenith Aviation tapped as distributor for Hutchinson Aerospace and Barry Controls
Zenith Aviation, an aircraft parts supply and logistics support company, has been appointed a fully authorized distributor for Hutchinson Aerospace and Barry Controls Aerospace. The agreement allows Zenith to represent Hutchinson’s full line of vibration isolators, engine mount systems, APU mounting systems, electrical harnesses, and other engine components for the full line of commercial, regional, […]
Titan-powered Kitfox makes first flight
HOMEDALE, Idaho – Kitfox Aircraft hung a 180-horsepower Titan X340 engine on an airframe and took it flying the first week of January. “Flight testing is partially complete, but so far we are seeing massive climb performance,” reported Kitfox on its Facebook page. “We are seeing numbers at 2500 fpm cruise climb and are hoping for […]
Video: Pratt & Whitney’s first engine named historic engineering landmark
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has designated Pratt & Whitney’s R-1340 Wasp A engine as a historic engineering landmark, recognizing its technical significance in engineering and aviation. The Wasp engine joins nearly 260 ASME landmarks around the world, including the Wright Flyer III in Dayton, Ohio, and the Hamilton Standard […]