Hidden in the rolling hills near Summerville, Georgia, is perhaps the ultimate “man cave” for anyone who likes classic cars, airplanes, and related memorabilia. Owned by Greg Wyatt, 56, one of the country’s leading dealers in investment-grade vintage Corvettes, the building is crammed full of collector cars for sale, typically 30 or more at a […]
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New benefits for flying clubs
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released free scheduling software and other new benefits and tools for flying clubs. The software, available exclusively to AOPA Flying Club Network members, allows clubs to schedule up to six “resources,” such as aircraft and flight instructors. With an unlimited number of users and the capability to process credit […]
EASA approves mogas for Tecnam P2010
EASA, the European counterpart to the FAA, has approved the use of mogas for all Tecnam P2010 airplanes.Tecnam officials noted they have been endeavoring from the initial design concepts for the P2010 to offer a mogas fuel alternative. The selection of Lycoming IO-360M1A to power the four-seater was mainly a result of its capability to burn […]
Video: FAA grants Terrafugia exemption for TF-X flight testing
WOBURN, Mass. — The FAA has authorized Terrafugia to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the TF-X configuration for research and development (R&D) purposes. The TF-X, Terrafugia’s vision for the future of personal transportation, is a four-seat, hybrid electric, semi-autonomous, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flying car. As the TF-X program is currently in […]
Raisbeck Engineering names new sales and marketing team
SEATTLE — As a part of an internal restructuring to better meet the needs of the changing dealer and OEM markets, James Raisbeck, founder and CEO of Raisbeck Engineering, recently made some staff changes. Tony Armstrong, currently the company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume executive direction and provide guidance as VP Marketing and Sales for sales […]
Cardinals flock to Winter Haven
Story and Photos By GUY R. MAHER It was the Saturday before SUN ‘n FUN and I was about an hour north of Gilbert Field (KGIF) in Winter Haven, Florida, in a Cessna Cardinal RG when Jacksonville Center asked me what was going on. He indicated there were three other Cardinals also heading for KGIF. What was […]
Study: Florida could gain economic growth through elimination of sales tax on aircraft
Florida could gain almost 300 high-paying jobs and millions of dollars in economic growth by reducing or eliminating the sales tax on aircraft, according to a new study commissioned by the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA). The study estimates elimination of the sales tax would result in the sale of 354 additional aircraft worth a […]
Garmin expands pilot training classes
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2016 to include live classes throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, on-demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks and supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available. These new […]
Lyons named HAI chairman
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Max Lyons, Hillsboro Aviation president and CEO, has been appointed 2015-2016 chairman of the board of the Helicopter Association International (HAI). “Hillsboro Aviation has been a member of HAI for over 30 years, during which I have witnessed the tremendous impact the association has on safety, legislation and the promotion of our industry on […]