MotoArt was recently featured on CNN International. The 3+ minute segment takes a quick look at sawing into the side of a junkyard aircraft through polishing the any and all parts to a high shine. Enjoy. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>
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Vermont pilot publishes first novel
Vermont pilot Arthur Bernier has drawn on personal experiences to pen his first romantic adventure novel, “Above the Clouds, Beyond the Pain.” Bernier, a marathoner, entrepreneur, US Coast Guard veteran, and father of six, became a pilot after the death of his wife. The novel follows pilots Robert and Jillian, who also escape their pain […]
Flight Instructor Notebook released
Qref has released the “Flight Instructor Notebook,” a comprehensive 322-page book aimed at passing the CFI checkride the first time. Written by Master Flight Instructor Bridgette Doremire, the book contains a complete syllabus for both Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot courses, private and commercial PTS lesson plans, pre-solo written Ttest with answers and explanations, a […]
Aero Interiors opens
A new company, Aero Interiors Inc., has opened at Billings International Airport in Montana. Bob Lang, president of Leo’s Upholstery, has begun doing experimental aviation interiors, bringing 17 years of experience in the auto, boat, home, commercial and custom furniture business. He also has completed interiors in certificated aircraft. The new company is focusing on […]
Sign ups begin for summer academy
Sign ups have begun for the Summer Academy operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at its Daytona Beach campus. The Summer Academy offers several camps, some of which may be taken for college credit, including Aerospace I, Aerospace II, Aviation Career Exploration, Aviation Discovery for Women, Flight Exploration, Aviation Voyage, Generations, and SunFlight. The Summer Academy […]
Blackhawk Modifications hits 10-year mark
Blackhawk Modifications is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a provider of engine upgrades for turbine powered aircraft. From its founding in 1999, Blackhawk’s first STC was for the Conquest I. Since then, Blackhawk has equipped more than 220 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney PT6A engines, meeting a demand from turboprop operators for “better than new” […]
LiveAirShowTV to broadcast Barksdale Air Show
LiveAirShowTV’s first Internet broadcast of an air show for the 2009 season will be the Barksdale Air Force Base-Defenders of Liberty Air Show, in Shreveport, La., May 9-10. “This is a new beginning in bringing the top air shows to people around the world,” said LiveAirShowTV founder and president, Jeff Lee. “We’re pleased to bring […]
Air conditioning STC’d for Diamond DA40
Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., the authorized Diamond Regional Distribution Center for the southeastern United States, has received an STC for installation of a fully integrated vapor cycle air conditioning system for all Lycoming-powered Diamond Aircraft DA40 series aircraft. The 10,000 BTU DA40 Cabin Cool system, capable of cooling cabin air to 55°F, features an engine […]
Professional throttle quadrants for home flight sims debut
VR Aircraft Inc. (VRAC) has introduced a Boeing replica throttle quadrant to its range of PC-based flight simulator products. The new throttle quadrant includes individual engine throttles, analog elevator trim, thrust reverser actuation with detent lockouts, flap control, speed brake, auto throttle cutout, and engine/fuel switches. Throttle quadrants are available in single or multi-engine piston […]