IMC Club International, Inc. plans to open the National Instrument Proficiency Academy (NAIPAC), a non-profit, proficiency-based flight school. The academy’s goal is not to train pilots to obtain their license, but to make them more proficient, according to officials, explaining the school is going to offer a number of different programs that will vary between […]
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Colt enters aviation insurance business
Colt International, a provider of contract fuel and trip support, has entered the aviation insurance business with the introduction of Colt Risk Management Services, LLC (CRMS). The company will provide custom solutions for virtually any aviation-related risk, according to officials. “Risk management is about much more than just placing insurance policies,” said Colt International President […]
Spangler joins Hiller Group
Curt Spangler has joined The Hiller Group, serving as Territory Sales Manager for Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. As a 19-year aviation and fuels veteran, Spangler has been responsible for customer service, business product, and support initiatives for Chevron since 1991. Spangler joined Global Supply and Trading in 1999, where he led the support staff […]
Eclipse returns to 41,000 feet
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. recently completed the enhanced windshield application for the dissipation of precipitation static on windshields, as well as aircraft design changes for operation up to 41,000 feet. The new FAA-certified windshield application uses a thin carbon strip that is adhered directly to existing Eclipse twin-engine jet windshields. This maintenance-free strip is bonded across […]
Hartzell introduces Top Prop for Cessna 180, 185, 205 & 210
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has developed a new 3-bladed Top Prop performance conversion for Cessna 180 and 185, as well as early 210 and 205 aircraft. This is the first time Hartzell has offered a propeller for Cessna 185 owners with a TCM IO-470 engine, and the first 3-bladed prop to be offered for use on […]
Cruisin’ Fly-In & Fly-By set
The Second Annual Cruisin’ The Coast Fly-In and Fly-By will be held Oct. 8-9 at Trent Lott International Airport (PQL) in Pascagoula, Miss. Pilots attending the festivities for Cruisin’ The Coast, can go to CruisinTheCoast.com for information. The main event is the beach fly-by on Oct. 9. This one-of-a-kind event will have pilots fly the […]
Pacific Northwest charity event set
The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) will host the 2nd Annual PNBAA Charity Golf Event Sept. 22 at Redmond Ridge Golf Club, just outside Seattle. Proceeds from this event will benefit Seattle’s Aviation High School and other charities. For more information: PNBAAGolfTournament.com
PilotMall.com to host charity auction
PilotMall.com Inc. has unveiled plans for an online charity auction to benefit Angel Flight Southeast. PilotMall.com will host an online charity auction on eBay this November. This online auction is the first of its kind for Angel Flight Southeast and 100% of the proceeds will go to the organization. PilotMall.com is currently seeking donations for […]
HPN to host General Aviation Expo
The Westchester Aviation Association is sponsoring a GA Expo focusing on small general aviation aircraft and aircraft operations on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The Expo will feature light sport aircraft, pistons, turboprops, helicopters and very light jets. Manufacturers, including Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Tecnam, Embraer and TBM, will have aircraft on display, […]