King Schools and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) have awarded their 2016 CFI scholarship to Terry Carbonell of Tavernier, Florida. The award was presented at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida. The scholarship consists of $5,000 toward flight training and free, lifetime access to all King Schools courses. The value is over $18,000. Terry […]
Aerocet earns TSO on 6750 straight floats
Aerocet has received FAA TSO approval for its 6750 straight floats. The next phase of approval, STC, is nearing completion, according to company officials. A set of 6750 straight floats are currently installed on a Quest Kodiak 100. Company officials claim the floats are quick on the step, possess a large “sweet spot” and are lighter […]
Speed ’n Angels Wingmen debuts
A new giving program to support the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida has been introduced. The Speed ’n Angels Wingmen Program will ensure the legacy of SUN ‘n FUN carries forward and educational programs reach the proper height and speed to effectively carry out […]
RV-6A’s landing goes awry
The pilot reported that during the landing roll at the airport in LaFayette, Georgia, in gusting, variable wind conditions, the Van’s RV-6A “suddenly” made a “strong” turn to the left. The airplane went off the runway to the left and the pilot applied left rudder to avoid hitting the windsock pole. The plane entered tall grass, the nosewheel […]
Fun at SUN ‘n FUN
At this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, 11-year-old Liam Givati from Israel, got the chance to fly a link trainer at the Kids Zone in the Piedmont Aerospace Laboratory. Liam says he wants to be a pilot for the Israeli Air Force when he grows up.
I might not be able to walk, but I can fly
For North Carolina pilot Justin Falls, flying an airplane represents a freedom denied him on the ground. Falls, 28, overcame a devastating spinal cord injury as a student and has rebuilt his life to include completing college, earning a pharmacy degree and, most recently, passing his sport pilot check ride. Falls, who suffered a broken […]
Pilots and life insurance
By BOB MACKEY Did you know traditional life insurance policies exclude all aviation risks except flying as a passenger onboard a schedule air carrier? No? Well, you are not alone. Can you have a traditional life insurance policy modified to include personal aviation? Yes, but it is expensive and you still might have some types […]
Purdue Aviation orders Jet-A-powered Skyhawks
Purdue Aviation has placed an order for the Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A. The delivery to Purdue Aviation will be the first in the U.S. following certification later this year. The Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A is a factory option that uses the Continental CD-155 engine. Maximum range is 885 nautical miles, a 38% increase over the standard Skyhawk. Maximum speed […]
SocialFlight 6.0 adds Fly2Win Challenge and Fly2Win Rewards
The newly released SocialFlight 6.0 adds SocialFlight’s Fly2Win Rewards and over $50,000 in prize giveaways in the SocialFlight Fly2Win Challenge. Fly2Win Challenge users “check-in” and build points by visiting airports, destinations, events and featured airport businesses. Users also get to select and build a virtual aircraft as they gather points, compete on a Monthly Leaderboard and […]