Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has signed a Training Program Development and Deposit Agreement with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), reserving the first 20 “Sun Flyer” delivery positions. The deal also includes Spartan helping to develop a complete training system for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric training aircraft. “Our goal with Sun Flyer is to achieve […]
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Sebring Expo: It’s all about airplane noise
People talking about airplanes and lots of airplane noise — it doesn’t get any better than that at a fly-in. That was the order of the day for Day Two of the 2015 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Thursday, Jan. 15. After ceilings lifted, daily showcase flights took place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., according to […]
Aviation hazards seminar slated
An aviation hazards seminar for general aviation pilots and aviation weather enthusiasts will be held in Wichita Jan. 23. Co-sponsors are the National Weather Service office in Wichita, the Kansas Army National Guard, and EagleMed critical care air medical transport company. The seminar on Convective Weather Effects (thunderstorms and their hazards) will be held from 9 am […]
BGR first in U.S. to install FBO One
Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Maine is the first airport in North America to install FBO One, an on-line aircraft handling and fuel management program. The airport’s GA traffic will benefit from faster turnaround times following the installation, which will also mean greater efficiencies for its ground handling and back office staff, according to company officials. The closest […]
GA figures prominently on NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’
The NTSB has released its “Most Wanted List” for 2015 and general aviation figures prominently on the list. Besides “Prevent Loss of Control in General Aviation,” other items on the list that pertain to general aviation, according to NTSB officials, include: Disconnect from Distraction; Eliminate Substance Impairment in Transportation; Enhance Public Helicopter Safety; Strengthen Procedural […]
Sebring Expo kicks off
Day One of the 11th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is in the history books. According to organizers, it was a exciting day for the first-ever Wednesday start of the Expo, including the first sale of an Ekolot Topaz aircraft in the U.S. Some exhibitors are still awaiting the arrival of “weather delayed” aircraft from […]
Silver Eagles to give free rides to retired and former pilots
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Retired and former aviators of all ages are invited to take to the skies again on Saturday, Feb. 7, as San Carlos Flight Center hosts Silver Eagles, a celebration of flight at San Carlos Airport (KSQL). San Carlos Flight Center created the Silver Eagles program as a way for club members to […]
Quadruple rent hike proposed at Hawaii’s Kalaeloa Airport
Tenants at the Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR) said they’re being driven out by soaring rents and heavy-handed management policies. According to a report at HawaiiNewsNow, the state is proposing a quadruple increase in rents at the general aviation airport, which is the state’s No. 2 airport. The story quotes GA pilot Tony Ferrara: “They don’t want […]
Sporty’s free webinars continue in 2015
Sporty’s officials note it has planned its webinar series for 2015 based on pilot feedback of the most popular topics. Sporty’s webinars are live, multimedia presentations delivered online. Attendees hear from subject experts and have the opportunity to ask questions. “We began our webinar series as a community outreach initiative to help our customers stay informed […]