Approach Aviation has released The Educated Owner Video Series on DVD. The Educated Owner Video Series is dedicated to helping owners and pilots increase safety and reduce the costs associated with aircraft ownership. Approach Aviation has re-edited the series to provide direct navigation so viewers can jump directly to chapters and topics contained in each […]
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New book chronicles Embry-Riddle’s role in WWII flight training
In a new book, “Embry-Riddle at War: Aviation Training During WWII,” Dr. Stephen Craft tells the story of the Embry-Riddle Co., a small Miami-based operation established in 1939 by pilot and businessman John Paul Riddle that developed into one of the nation’s largest aviation training centers for the U.S. military, its allies, and civilians. In […]
Cessna 400 gains EASA certification
Cessna Aircraft Co. has gained full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the 400 Corvalis TT high performance, single-engine piston aircraft. The 400 Corvalis TT is billed as the world’s fastest fixed-gear single-engine piston aircraft with a top speed of 235 knots and a service ceiling of 25,000 feet. The 400 […]
New management at Sebring Flight Center
Sebring Flight Center at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida is now under the management of ABS Aviation Management Services. ABS Aviation Management Services took over day-to-day activities, including customer relations, training, safety, fuel quality control, ordering and pricing late last year. For more information: 813-269-2525 or Sebring-Airport.com.
EFB for King Airs approved
Hawker Beechcraft Services has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install DAC International Inc.’s Gen-X Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to King Airs. The STC covers the King Air 90, 100, 200, B200, 300, B300 and 1900 series of aircraft – including the C90GTi, B200GT and 350. The system has the capability to store and […]
RotorWay adds EVS to copters
RotorWay International now makes the Forward Vision EVS-100, powered by Max-Viz, available on its line of kit helicopters. The Forward Vision EVS-100, specifically designed for general aviation, utilizes a Long Wave Infrared detector that is sunlight safe. For more information: Forward-Vision.net or RotorWay.com.
AOPA watch now available
The newest watch in Sporty’s series of AOPA logo watches is now available. The watch, which features the AOPA wings logo, includes a miniature E6B calculator, which allows pilots to compute time/distance problems and perform aviation conversions like nautical miles to statute. It also combines traditional analog hands with a digital display, ideal for displaying […]
Havasu Air Center joins Avfuel network
Havasu Air Center at Arizona’s Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) has joined the Avfuel-branded dealer network. The family-owned FBO is equipped with a new weather awning, a 5,500-square-foot terminal and a 100,000-square-foot executive hangar. Amenities include a private pilot lounge, snooze rooms, conference room, and movie theater. Havasu Air Center will offer an introductory AVTRIP […]
Duncan develops shell kit for Falcon 50EX
Duncan Aviation‘s interior completions team has developed a Duncan Design Shell Kit for the Falcon 50EX. This refurbishment option follows in the footsteps of Duncan Aviation’s shell kit for the Falcon 50, of which 17 have been installed. The Falcon 50EX shell kit is exclusive to Duncan Aviation and features a 1¼ -inch increase in […]