If you are old enough to remember James Bond (aka Roger Moore) flying a BD5 jet through a hangar sideways in “Octopussy,” then you are already familiar with the work of “Corkey” Fornof, stunt pilot, aerial coordinator and director. Fornof will fly the LoPresti Fury at the 2009 Grace Flight Air Show Oct. 3 at […]
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University sponsors safety program
Kansas State University in Salina is partnering with FAASTeam to sponsor a presentation about K-State’s Aviation Safety Program Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. on the K-State at Salina campus. “Aviation Safety Program at KSU: How the Marshall Field GCA radar service at Ft. Riley and DUATS can help you” will include discussion of the new […]
NBAA offers electronic APIS compliance
Through a partnership with ARINC Direct Business Aviation Solutions, NBAA is offering its members a new option for complying with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requirements. All private and commercial aircraft must provide passenger and aircraft information prior to departure for international flights to or from the U.S. The electronic […]
The Ultimate Bomber Jacket updated
Sporty’s B-15 Leather Jacket is a three-season jacket that is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of temperatures. The same Thinsulate liner and wool collar that will keep the wearer toasty on the coldest days can be removed when the temperature rises. This jacket was originally developed for the U.S. Army Air Force bomber […]
AvTek’s Pulsar receives STC approval
AvTek‘s pulsing-landing light system, Pulsar MosFet, received STC approval for the general aviation aircraft fleet on September 18. All MosFet Pulsar’s come with “Speed/Select”. The system is owner installable in 30-45 minutes, with no wires to cut, change or altered. Prices start at $295. Upgrades just $195 for current Pulsar customers, and trade-in any old […]
New Flight School Association takes off
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA), dedicated solely to the flight training industry, was recently formed. FSANA is a membership-based association that represents flight schools, firms that provide products or services to the flight training industry, and supporting partners. FSANA will provide programs and services meant to enhance the ability of flight schools […]
Fall safety seminars slated in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Aviation and AOPA Air Safety Foundation will present safety seminars titled “What Went Wrong” at four locations across the Commonwealth of Virginia Oct. 5-8 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kurt Reesman, an aviation professor at Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics, is the featured speaker at the seminars, which begin Oct. 5 at […]
‘Alaska’s Bush Pilots…The Real Deal’
Jim Oltersdorf Film Productions of Soldotna, Alaska, is in final edit on its new movie, “Alaska’s Bush Pilots…The Real Deal.” The movie, which showcases courageous, insightful and spirited Alaskan wilderness pilots, their aircraft and the areas in which they fly, will be available nationwide on HD DVD video shortly, according to Oltersdorf. The company spent […]
Pocket-sized Flight Tracker debuts
Blue Sky Network, a global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions, has introduced the D410A flight tracking and two-way messaging transceiver. The D410A provides Iridium satellite-based GPS tracking like its big brother the D1000A with the added benefits of a lower cost, effortless usability, and new messaging capabilities, according to company officials. It is […]