With Jamaica’s third international airport, Ian Fleming International, now open, the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Airports Authority of Jamaica have joined forces to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held March 29-April 3 in Lakeland, Fla. Approximately 200,000 attendees are expected over the six days with strong […]
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Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing available
The new issue of FAA Safety Briefing supports the safety outreach efforts the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is doing with its 2nd Annual Safety Standdown. The main Standdown event is April 2 in Lakeland, Fla., in conjunction with the 2011 Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, while FAASTeam members around the country are holding […]
SimCom offers Twin Commander training
SimCom Training Centers recently added simulator training for all turboprop Twin Commanders at its Dallas/Ft. Worth facility (formerly PrestoSIM). Initial and recurrent courses are available and are approved by all major aircraft insurance underwriters, according to SimCom officials. “The addition of the Twin Commander training to our growing list of services provides customers of those […]
Wipaire releases single-point fueling system for Kodiak
Wipaire, Inc. has received certification of its single-point fueling system for the Quest Kokiak, which enables the aircraft to be filled from the ground, eliminating the need for ladders. In aircraft equipped with a TKS anti-ice system, the risk of damage resulting from over the wing fueling is eliminated. Wipaire’s electronic monitoring ensures that the […]
Sebring launches monthly breakfast fly-in
Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) is introducing its monthly pancake breakfast fly-in/drive-in March 12, from 7:30 am-11 a. The gourmet pancake breakfasts will then take place the second Saturday of every month. Guests are asked to donate $5, which will benefit the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) Young Eagles program. The breakfast is free to pilots […]
SkyView to support VP-X
Dynon Avionics will add integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems within the SkyView Glass Panel displays. The VP-X system will enable pilots to monitor and control their entire electrical system using a SkyView display. The VP-X pilot display appears as a window along with the SkyView […]
Avidyne gets FAA nod for autopilot
Avidyne Corp. has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) and Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of the DFC100 Digital Flight Control System. The STC grants approval for the installation of the DFC100 in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. The DFC100 autopilot, designed for use with Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck System, includes safety enhancements such […]
Expansion underway at Summit Aviation
Construction is well underway on Summit Aviation’s new 78,000-square-foot expansion in Middleton, Del. Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, broke ground for the new development on June 9, 2010, on its 550-acre site. In January, the Delaware State Fire Marshall certified Summit’s improved fire suppression system in the existing hangars that currently house all the […]
EPIC Aviation and BP finalize sale
The sale of BP Products North America Inc.’s interest in EPIC Aviation to Downstream Aviation has been finalized. BP and Downstream have entered into an agreement that will allow EPIC to continue to operate under the Air BP brand for service to the general aviation sector in the United States and Canada. EPIC, operating as […]