Sporty’s is now offering its 172LITE trainer to flight schools and flying clubs nationwide as an affordable trainer. “After December’s announcement of the 172LITE, my inbox and voicemail were flooded with inquiries from flight schools and flying clubs throughout the country,” Sporty’s Charlie Masters stated. “There is industry-wide demand for a basic, affordable airplane for […]
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Special financing for flying club aircraft now available
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) now offers special aircraft financing for flying clubs as a way to help new flying clubs acquire quality aircraft while aiding existing clubs that want to expand their fleets. The AOPA Aviation Finance Co. has developed four finance options to fit the needs of both start-ups and well-established […]
Discovery Channel’s ‘How It’s Made’ wraps up filming at Piper Aircraft
VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Discovery Channel’s “How It’s Made” documentary television series has completed filming at Piper Aircraft, wrapping up two detail-intensive days in the factory and supporting departments. The camera crew arrived on property at Piper early on the morning of Jan. 28 to begin working on the popular documentary series “How It’s Made.” Broadcast in […]
Redhawk diesel selected by Cochise College
RedHawk Aero, a subsidiary of Redbird Flight Simulations, reports that Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona, has ordered six RedHawk aircraft. Students enrolled in the upcoming fall semester will use the new RedHawk aircraft while training for Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial Pilot Certification in Cochise College’s professional pilot program. “The selection of RedHawk aircraft for our training fleet, […]
Registration opens for Women Soar at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Women Soar You Soar day camp program, which allows 100 high school-age girls to discover more about aviation and all its possibilities from aviators, engineers and leaders during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, is now open for registration. The Women Soar You Soar program, scheduled for July […]
Fly-in for a World War II immersion in Fredericksburg, Texas
By KARIN LEPERI Whether you fly-in or drive-in to Fredericksburg, this quaint Texas hill-country town is a memorable experience on many fronts. First and foremost, the town reverently remembers the U.S. role in World War II. From the World War II-themed Hangar Hotel, Airport Diner and the static display of a DC-3 at the county […]
New study spotlights GA’s state-by-state impact
A new study from the Alliance for Aviation Across America breaks down the general aviation industry’s economic impact throughout all 50 states. The study, “The Impact of General Aviation on State and Local Economies–State Reports,” was published by the alliance, in collaboration with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and NASAO, […]
Seattle museum’s Super Jet gets new moniker for Super Bowl
SEATTLE — As the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots Sunday in the Super Bowl, the Museum of Flight will temporarily rename one of its iconic fighter jet aircraft for that day —and that day only — from Skyhawk to Seahawk. Curator Dan Hagedorn said, “We wouldn’t normally engage in such activities but, given the circumstances, we have […]
Lightspeed names first $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway winner
Lightspeed Aviation reports that M. Wade Davis of Dayton, Ohio, is the first weekly winner in the $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway. A former Airfield Maintenance Supervisor at Dayton International Airport, he is an active pilot with a commercial certificate, an instrument rating, and 3,200 total hours logged. His 1967 Mooney M20-C Ranger has taken him and his […]