CHICAGO – OpenAirplane reached a milestone this week as it topped more than 10,000 pilots signed up to fly with the airplane rental service. More than 58% of those pilots’ home airports are now less than 25 miles from the nearest participating airplane, compared to just 22% when the service launched in mid-2013, according to officials. Hours […]
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Sporty’s hosts Young Eagle flights for employees’ families
On Sept. 19, Sporty’s held its own Young Eagles day to provide flights to 14 children and siblings of employees. The Young Eagles flights took place in the company’s Cessna 172s and Piper Aztec and were piloted by Sporty’s employees. “We are strong supporters of Young Eagles through our Next Step initiative, but we also […]
Giving Back grant recipients revealed
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has awarded its 2015 Giving Back grants to programs that use general aviation to help critically ill children obtain medical services, prevent youth gang involvement, and allow low-income students to attend a week-long aviation and space camp. Build a Plane, Hope Flight Foundation, and Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth […]
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training now available to USAIG policy holders
United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) reports Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), which provides Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, is now part of its Performance Vector safety initiative. Performance Vector is available to USAIG policyholders who insure turbine-powered aircraft or place multiple policies with USAIG. Eligible policyholders can choose annually from a range of safety programs and services, […]
First flight: Perlan 2 glider
The Perlan 2 glider, an engineless aircraft designed to reach the edge of space, achieved its successful first flight Sept. 23 about 5,000 feet above Roberts Field, the Redmond Municipal Airport in Oregon. This was the first test flight of the aircraft, which next year will attempt to set a new world altitude record for any airplane. […]
Progress continues on search for unleaded avgas
One year after four fuels were selected for testing as potential replacements for leaded avgas, progress remains steady, according to a report at AOPA.org, which notes that the first phase of testing should be completed later this year. Testing now is concentrated on material compatibility and rig testing, with the second phase of testing — […]
FAA funds runway incursion mitigation projects
The FAA has provided $11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions, including several that serve general aviation. In June, the FAA unveiled the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) program that will identify and mitigate risk factors that contribute to runway incursions, such as unclear taxiway markings, […]
XP-320 engine now option for Zenith CH750
Zenith Aircraft has selected Superior Air Parts XP-320 engine as a builder option on its STOL CH750 and CH750 Cruiser kit aircraft. “When we look for improved products and additional options to offer our builder base, we look for several traits in a company, including high product quality, superb customer support, a commitment to innovation and […]
Quest Aircraft expands KODIAK sales network
Quest Aircraft Company has named Muncie Aviation Company the exclusive dealer for the KODIAK in a territory covering the Mid-Atlantic region, along with Indiana and Ohio. Muncie Aviation, located in Muncie, Indiana, will also serve as an authorized KODIAK service center. Now one of 13 dealers that represent the KODIAK, Muncie Aviation will have sales responsibility for Indiana, […]