At this week’s SUN ’n FUN, Textron Aviation launched Top Hawk, a partnership with U.S. universities. Top Hawk will provide students access to aircraft, coupled with an internship opportunity during the summer of 2015. Universities selected as the initial partner schools are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State University, Liberty University and the University of North […]
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Win a SUN ‘n FUN 2016 experience
Experience Kissimmee is giving away a SUN ‘n FUN 2016 experience. The winner will enjoy: Round trip airfare for four; 6-day/5-night accommodations in Kissimmee; rental car; four tickets to the 2016 SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In; and a 30-minute flight in a T-6 Texan (courtesy Stallion 51). Entering is easy. Text “SUN” to 82257. The promotion […]
Stratus moves beyond iPad with latest enhancements
Two enhancements for the Stratus 2 portable ADS-B receiver were recently unveiled, which enable flight data recording and synthetic vision.The flight data recording feature allows pilots to automatically log every flight, including GPS position, altitude, pitch and bank. The synthetic vision option creates a 3D view of terrain and obstacles in ForeFlight Mobile, complete with […]
Sporty’s Eastern Cincinnati Aviation Expands Aircraft Sales
Eastern Cincinnati Aviation, the FBO affiliate of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, is now an authorized sales center for American Legend Cubs (pictured below). It also is a sales and service center for Robinson Helicopters. “We believe in the Legend Cub, and are excited to offer this aircraft for sale,” says Eastern Cincinnati Aviation President Chuck Gallagher. […]
Lightspeed Aviation Foundation reveals finalists
Thursday at SUN ’n FUN, Lightspeed Aviation Foundation revealed the names of 12 charities, selected from hundreds of nominees, as the finalists in the Sixth Annual Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Pilots Choice Awards grant program. The finalists are: Angel Flight West, Civil Air Patrol, Experience Aviation, JAARS, Miracle Flights for Kids, Missionary Flights International, Mission Aviation […]
Mooney teams with Redbird
On opening day of SUN ’n FUN, officials with Mooney International signed a contract with Redbird Flight Simulations for Mooney to represent Redbird in China. “We are making new history for Mooney,” said Dr. Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney Aircraft. The partnership between Mooney and Redbird began about 18 months ago when officials with Kerrville, […]
Electroair wins another FAA nod
At this week’s SUN ’n FUN, Electroair reported it has received design approval and an FAA-PMA for its EIS-41000 series electronic ignition system for the Lycoming IO-AEIO-390 series of engines. Electroair also added a large number of airframes to its list of approved airframes for the electronic ignition system. “This expansion just about rounds out […]
EAA, Sonex Aircraft to help young aviators in Georgia
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The “Mystery Box” from last year’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander. The contents of the “Mystery […]
Raisbeck partners with Embry-Riddle
This fall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will have its first-ever Endowed Distinguished Professorship, a gift from Raisbeck Engineering and its foundation. The Distinguished Professorship, located on Embry-Riddle’s Arizona campus, is named The Raisbeck Engineering Design/Build/Test Endowed Distinguished Chair, and will emphasize the critical hands-on aspects of engineering applications for junior and senior students at the university. […]