It’s time for Sporty’s annual Christmas Ornament, and the 2011 edition features the Beech Staggerwing. This custom-etched, limited edition crystal Ornament includes a bright red ribbon for hanging and is boxed for gift giving. First flown in 1932, the Beech Staggerwing is a biplane that gets its name from the fact that the lower wing […]
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The Sport Aircraft Tour heads for Texas
Addison, Denton and Dallas Executive airports in the Dallas-Ft Worth area are hosting the 2011 Sport Plane Tour Oct. 14-16. Aircraft will be on display and demonstration flights available at each of the locations. Bill Canino of Sportair USA, one of the participants, said, “Not everyone interested in purchasing a plane can attend one of […]
Fantasy of Flight Haunted Hangar Tour takes off
Those accustomed to dealing with concrete, easy-to-prove concepts, such as the mechanics of an aircraft, the physics of flight or the value of a rare vintage plane, are invited to fine tune their sixth sense this October as Fantasy of Flight explores the unexplained, unidentified and unexpected aspects of its collection of rare and vintage […]
The best time to find a job
A recent study by JSfirm.com shows more people start new jobs in January and most begin their new career search the last three months of the year. “This is critical information for hiring companiesm” said Jeff Richards, sales manager. “Companies should begin running job advertisement campaigns and recruiting in October, November, and December.” JSfirm.com reports […]
Official NBAA2011 app released
For the first time, an official National Business Aviation Association Convention mobile application is available for the iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and any smartphone with web-enabled browser capability. Powered by FollowMe and created by Core-Apps LLC, the free NBAA2011 app will allow attendees to prepare for the show, which is slated for Oct. 10-12, enhance their […]
Dynon releases Skyview Version 3.2
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.2 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, a free software upgrade for all existing SkyView owners that ships standard in all new systems. Version 3.2 improves SkyView GPS mapping, enabling pilots to pan around the map to see detailed airport, airspace, and terrain information for areas away from […]
Cessna launches new bizjet: Citation M2
Cessna Aircraft Co. has launched the Citation M2, a new light business jet that fills the gap between the Citation Mustang and the Citation CJ family. The Citation M2 features Garmin G3000 avionics, engines similar to those found in the Citation CJ series, and an all-new cabin design, according to company officials. The aircraft is an […]
New interiors for Barons and Bonanzas
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is incorporating new interiors in its Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston engine airplanes. The new interiors improve cabin comfort and functionality with enhanced styling inspired by interiors found in the world’s finest automobiles, company officials said. The upgrade also includes an automatic climate control system and an LED external lighting package. The […]
McFarlane invents new type of vernier engine control
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced the Vernier-Assist mixture and throttle controls. This new type of control has all of the fine adjustment benefits of an old style push-button release vernier control, with the simplicity, responsiveness, and jam-proof safety of a friction lock control, company officials said. These lightweight controls use a patent-pending drive mechanism. The […]