STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Chesapeake Sport Pilot flight school has earned the first Van’s RV-12 dealership in the United States. The new dealership agreement allows Chesapeake Sport Pilot to sell new, factory built RV-12 aircraft to customers. “The RV-12 is the most popular aircraft we have ever put on the flight line at Chesapeake Sport Pilot,” […]
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Duncan Aviation joins Robotic Skies Network
Duncan Aviation has joined the Robotic Skies network of service centers that provide certification, maintenance and repair for the emerging commercial unmanned aircraft fleet. Duncan Aviation adds 17 new locations throughout North America to the Robotic Skies network, which now has more than 80 service center locations around the world. “Duncan Aviation has always been in […]
WINGS credits available at AirVenture
Heading to Oshkosh? You can earn FAA WINGS credit at the Experimental Aircraft Association Pilot Proficiency Center at AirVenture. The EAA Pilot Proficiency Center will be open throughout EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 63rd annual EAA fly-in convention, held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. It is located just east of the FAA Control Tower on […]
A second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Back in 1949 Don Sly was a recent high school graduate and had what he thought was the opportunity of a lifetime. “A friend had an uncle who owned an old biplane that he used to do airshows,” Sly, now 83, recalls. “Through my friend I got to ride in that biplane.” That ride ignited […]
Kansas State to offer new drone degree programs
SALINA, Kansas — With the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), also known as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, growing at a rapid pace, Kansas State University Salina will add a new bachelor’s degree and minor beginning this fall. Combining RPA technology with coursework in computer science, electronic engineering and mechanical engineering, K-State Salina is offering a Bachelor of […]
Comments support more sim time, eliminating hood requirement
In official comments submitted July 8 to FAA NPRM Docket FAA-2015-1846, Notice 15-03, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) supported the agency’s proposal to increase the maximum time allowed in an Aviation Training Device (ATD) toward an instrument rating. In its comments, SAFE cited research showing that use of advanced simulators actually speed […]
Get Hired in Aviation Maintenance conference slated
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Officials with the Lewis University Aviation Maintenance bachelor degree program are noting that it’s tough to keep students in the classroom. “We have companies hiring students months before they earn degrees,” said R. Eric Jones, Lewis University Director of Aviation Maintenance Management. “This last semester, 100% of our aviation technicians were hired within […]
Plane Perfect partners with Maule
Aircraft detail supply company Plane Perfect has partnered with Maule Air to provide the official cleaning products of Maule aircraft. “We are very excited about our new relationship with Maule Air,” said Rich Wellner, CEO of Plane Perfect. “They are obviously a legend in plane manufacturing, and for our product line to be recognized by Maule Air […]
Kalispell Appreciation Day pulls in 900
KALISPELL, Mont. – Upwards of 900 people came to the Kalispell City Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 13. Nearly 40 aircraft attended, including a Gullwing Stinson, Bell 47, Pilatus PC-12, and an MD Helicopters MD-500 that performed a water drop. Other activities and attendees included 35 vintage muscle cars, skydivers, airplane rides, a short takeoff and […]