Aviation Business Consultants International (ABCI) has released a new online aviation sales course, designed by and for aviation industry professionals. “Much of the advice from traditional sales courses is not helpful for aviation industry professionals, and some of it can actually be harmful,” said President Paula Williams. “Aviation sales typically have long transaction cycles, large […]
Unexplained fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
The commercial pilot reported that, during a post-maintenance test flight, the Piper PA31’s right engine surged and then behaved consistent with a fuel flow issue. The right engine subsequently lost power, and the pilot prepared to return to the airport. However, before he could secure the right engine, the left engine started to surge and […]
Pictures of the day: His new flying machine
Rafael Cortes sent in these photos, excitedly explaining they are of his new flying maching, a Rans S-10 Sakota. “It is actually from 1990, but never completed the Phase 1 of the Experimental Amateur Built Airworthiness,” he reports. “A friend of mine rescued it in 2013, and totally rebuilt it in 2015. My friend got […]
New airport opens on a bet
Dianna Stanger opened her new airport in Texas on a bet. “It actually started out as a bet,” she said. “My husband has his own golf course, Wolf Point Club, and I’m not a golfer at all, but he wanted to make our primary residence at the golf course because he was there every day. […]
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
The FAA recently released an update to the online and PDF versions of the Chart Users Guide. The guide’s website provides easier navigation and access to information, chart updates, and expanded content including the “What’s New” section to highlight recent changes. The guide provides chart symbology information for VFR charts, helicopter charts, Flyway Planning charts, […]
Reno performers revealed
RENO, Nevada – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has released the initial list of performers for the 2018 National Championship Air Races, scheduled Sept. 12-16, 2018, at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Patriots Jet Team will headline this year’s performers. The Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco from John Klatt Air Shows will perform aerobatics, along with […]
Fly Girl scholarship takes off
A new $5,000 scholarship for pilot training at Sporty’s Academy has been introduced by Natalie Kelley, a private pilot pursuing an instrument rating at Sporty’s and founder of Fly Girl. Natalie established the Fly Girl Scholarship to support a female pursuing a primary pilot certification or advanced rating at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport in […]
New prop receives approval as replacement for Cardinals
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propellers to replace the factory standard props for Cessna Cardinal 177B aircraft. Price is $10,800 for the new 76.5″ diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner, and STC documentation. According to Hartzell officials, the new propeller offers increased performance in a number of important areas: Acceleration […]
West Star Aviation now offers paint protection
West Star Aviation now offers Top Flight Supplies (TFS) Titanium Paint Protection in-house at its East Alton, Illinois, and Grand Junction, Colorado, facilities. The TFS Titanium Paint Protection is a two-part process that prolongs longevity of an aircraft paint job, according to company officials. The paint sealant bonds with the painted surface by fusing the paint […]