Arizona Flight Training Center has developed several programs for military aviators who are looking to transition to the world of civilian aviation. Programs include flight and ground training for ATP, multi and single-engine ratings, as well as initial and add-on flight instructor ratings. AZFTC President and Chief Flight Instructor Rick Rademaker commented, “I have been […]
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Legend Smart Cub G3 debuts
American Legend Aircraft Co. has introduced its Legend Smart Cub G3 — a certified Light-Sport Aircraft equipped with the new Garmin G3X multi-function display. Available now, the Legend Smart Cub G3 features an integrated Garmin G3X “glass cockpit” system combining full primary flight display functions, such as attitude/directional guidance, along with electronic engine monitoring and […]
US Aviation launches online ground school
For the benefit of students enrolled in its Part 141 Professional Pilot Training Program, US Aviation has partnered with Jeppesen to be one of the first schools to offer the new Jeppesen Online Training course, designed to prepare students for their written exams and daily flight activity. The new electronic instruction is being used as […]
Elliott Aviation teams with JSSI
Elliott Aviation has signed a service center agreement with Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services, paint and interior refurbishment services, and to supply spare parts to JSSI clients enrolled in the hourly cost maintenance program. JSSI clients will get priority slot allocation for maintenance and repair services at Elliott […]
King Schools names vice president of sales
King Schools, Inc. has promoted Bill Ziska to vice president of sales. Dave Jackson, King’s President & CEO, stated, “Bill has been with King Schools for over 14 years. He has held every job within the sales department, working his way up to director of sales and now vice president of sales. In his new […]
Sky King to relocate to LAL
Sky King Inc. has reached an agreement to move its business from the Sacramento, Calif., area to Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. The company will lease 50,000 square feet of aircraft hangar and office space at LAL for its headquarters. Over the past 20 years, Sky King’s business has evolved so that nearly all […]
American Legend introduces the Classic J3 Certified S-LSA
American Legend Aircraft Co. has introduced its Classic J3, which is based on the Legend Cub, incorporating numerous safety improving and “slimming” features, according to company officials. It will be S-LSA certified and priced at $94,895 ready to fly. The new Classic J3 by American Legend is configured with a single clamshell door/window combination for […]
Hawker Beechcraft introduces Select Pre-Owned Program
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has launched its Select Pre-Owned Program, designed to limit the cost of operation for buyers of qualifying pre-owned aircraft during the first year or initial 150 hours of service. “Through this program, buyers will not have to worry about any unexpected maintenance costs during that first year,” said Mike Ellis, HBC vice […]
Flashlight for leak detection debuts
Spectronics Corp. has unveiled the Spectroline OPTIMAX 365 — a cordless, rechargeable, UV LED flashlight for identifying leaks in fuel, lubrication and hydraulic aviation systems. The OPTIMAX 365 features an ultra-high intensity UV LED, which makes all leak detection dyes glow brightly, according to company officials, who note it is four times brighter than other […]