Sherwood Aircraft has launched, with offices at Farmingdale Airport (FRG) and Duchess County Airport (POU) in New York focusing on Aviat Husky sales and service. John Palmer has been appointed director of sales and will be handling Husky demo flights, brokered sales, and aircraft appraisals. Sherwood Aircraft will conduct Husky sales in New York, New […]
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Jeppesen introduces online training for instrument pilots
Jeppesen has expanded its online training capabilities with the introduction of its Instrument Pilot Online training course. General aviation pilots are now provided with Jeppesen ground school and pilot resource training content for preparation in taking the FAA instrument rating and written knowledge exams. The new Jeppesen Instrument Pilot Online course follows the introduction of […]
Miller introduces new TIG welder
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Diversion 180 AC/DC TIG welder, which delivers several operator conveniences, such as input power selection, a digital interface, and foot pedal remote control, company officials said. A new digital interface allows for more accurate adjustments to the welding amperage and allows easy troubleshooting as it can communicate error codes, […]
G-Shock G-Aviation watch upgraded
Casio America Inc. introduces the G-Shock G-Aviation (GW3000). An evolution to the company’s G-Aviation collection, the GW3000 provides a bigger case, at 52mm, with high contrast markings. Taking design cues from aircraft flight panel indicators, the new G-Aviation features a triple layered dial and frame display structure that gives the watch face a three-dimensional feel […]
Hiller Group tapped as Chevron distributor
Effective June 1, the Hiller Group will become Chevron’s sole branded distributor of Chevron aviation fuels for general aviation in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Hiller/Air Petro will market under the Chevron and Texaco brands in these 13 states. The company will also continue to offer its other marketing […]
Contest will award one lucky dad a rare ride
Fantasy of Flight, Kermit Weeks’ aircraft collection in Polk City, Florida, has set out to find the World’s Greatest Dad just in time to give him the ride of a lifetime this Father’s Day weekend. Fantasy of Flight is asking children and adults to submit an essay of 50 words or fewer describing why their […]
Flying Musicians at Kerrville Folk Festival
The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. will land at the Quiet Valley Ranch in Texas for the Kerrville Folk Festival. Starting on Thursday, May 27, and continuing for 18 days (until June 13), the Festival will host performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between performances are workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, […]
LoPresti’s first ‘LSA Holiday’ slated
The world’s first recreational gathering for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) will be held at Florida’s Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26), June 4-6. Sponsored by the Sebastian tourism board, the event will offer a menu of recreational activities; aviation events, golf, boating, kayaking, hiking, music, camping, shopping and even massage. The Sebastian team plans to make this […]
Eclipse taps Boca Aircraft Maintenance as ‘Gold Service Center’
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., has chosen Boca Aircraft Maintenance in Boca Raton, Florida, as the exclusive US Southeast Region factory authorized “Gold Service Center” for the Eclipse 500 aircraft. Boca Aircraft Maintenance will provide maintenance services, parts distribution, airframe, engine and avionics inspections as well as AOG services for the Eclipse 500 within the region. As […]