The Kalamazoo Air Zoo in Michigan has slated Model Aircraft Day on May 1. During Model Aircraft Day, guests will learn all about radio control and line control aircraft, and they’ll get the chance to experience flight, firsthand. Guests will have the chance to fly line control aircraft during the West Michigan Smoke Rings’ free […]
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Pensacola Aviation Center joins Avfuel network
Pensacola Aviation Center recently joined the international network of Avfuel-branded dealers. The FBO at Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS) will now offer AVTRIP rewards to participating pilots, as well as the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. Equipped with a large corporate hangar, quick turns, and plenty of ramp space, Pensacola Aviation Center has […]
Cessna offers WAAS upgrade for Citations
Cessna Aircraft Co. is now offering Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) upgrades for Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3 and Encore+ aircraft, as well as certain Citation Excel and XLS aircraft. A WAAS installation for the Citation Sovereign is expected to be available later this year. WAAS gives pilots improved GPS navigation accuracy, allowing for greater access […]
There’s a new game in town
Now playing is WINGsReality, America’s only online aviation reality game show. WINGsReality is an interactive game show where contestant “pilots” take to the skies on flights that are assigned to them by the WINGsReality host. For the online viewing audience, WINGsReality pilots provide a fun and realistic flight experience. All WINGsReality pilots are FAA certified […]
Arizona Flight Training Center slates open house
Arizona Flight Training Center, in conjunction with the Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), is hosting an open house at the main terminal building, on Saturday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Arizona Flight TrainingCenter is a new flight school that commenced operations Feb. 1. In addition to AZFTC’s fleet of aircraft, Warbirds, Light Sport, […]
Duncan Aviation opens BDR avionics shop
Duncan Aviation has added to its list of more than 20 satellite avionics facilities. The new Duncan Aviation avionics shop is located in the Volo Aviation facility at Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) in Stratford, Conn. Duncan Aviation will maintain its presence at the Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, N.Y., with a work away […]
Aerox develops pet supplemental oxygen system
The FAA requires all pilots to use supplemental oxygen after 30 minutes above 12,500 feet and below 14,000 feet. Shouldn’t your pet be provided for as well? AEROX who have developed an aviation-based supplemental oxygen system for pets. The new line of Canine 02 Mask supplemental oxygen systems is certified to 25,000 feet. The system […]
Hartzell gets STC for Cessna T/P210
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received FAA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that covers new 3-bladed propellers installed on Cessna’s pressurized P210N (1978-84) and turbocharged T210F-N (1966-84) models. Installation of the Hartzell model HC-J3YF-1RF/F8068, 82-inch diameter Scimitar 3-blade prop on the Cessna T/P210 Series typically offers a one- to three-knot increase in cruise speed, […]
GE Aviation launches M601 maintenance training courses
GE Aviation’s Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC) is now offering courses on the M601E turboprop engine and will serve as the North American training center for M601 and H80 engines. CTEC is located near GE Aviation’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The first M601E Line Maintenance course was held at CTEC in late March. The Air […]