WICHITA, Kansas – Textron Aviation has introduced the next generation Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck to its piston product line, including the Cessna Skyhawk 172, Cessna Skylane 182, Cessna Turbo Stationair HD T206, Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and the Beechcraft Baron G58. The new avionics system has received FAA certification in these aircraft, Textron Aviation officials noted. Deliveries are […]
Sporty’s 2017 Learn to Fly Course now available
Sporty’s 2017 Learn to Fly Course is packed with more than five hours of new HD video and animations to show realistic in-flight maneuvers, plus added benefits offered for the first time, according to Sporty’s officials. Enhanced segments cover topics like engine operating techniques, weather theory, thunderstorm development, max performance takeoff and landings, and the […]
VFR into IMC fatal for pilot
The commercial pilot was in the process of purchasing a block of flight time with the intent of building time toward an additional rating. According to the operator, she did not complete the mandatory checkout. However, she possessed the keys to the Cessna 152 since she had flown the previous day with an instructor, but he […]
A good day’s work
Steve Nelson sent in this photo, with a quick note: “Larry Qualls, from L&L Aviation, doing some work on a customer’s P-64 at Rocky Mountain Metropolitian Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colo.”
Sonex B, now available in red!
Pardon a little fun in the title. I recalled the line long ago attributed to Henry Ford, “You can have any color Model T you want, as long as it’s black.” Sonex Aircraft had so regularly brought bright yellow airplanes to airshows, folks could be excused for thinking that was the only color available. Of […]
Why does an aircraft loan take longer than a car loan?
Many pilots wonder why a car loan can be approved in as little as 20 minutes, but it can take days — or even longer — to get approved for a loan to buy an airplane. A new post from Adam Meredith, president of AOPA Aviation Finance Co., explains why, noting that the underwriting process […]
Lynx FBO Network acquires two companies at KANE
Lynx FBO Network recently completed two acquisitions at Anoka County-Blaine Airport (KANE) serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. The company, part of The Sterling Group, simultaneously acquired Cirrus Flight Operations and Key Air Twin Cities. In August 2016, Sterling launched Lynx and is executing a plan to build an FBO network providing general aviation services. The […]
Hot Air Balloon Festival slated in Nevada
MESQUITE, Nevada — More than 40 hot air balloons will take to the skies for the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival at the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino from Jan. 20-22. Pilots will create a beautiful display as they race through the breathtaking Virgin Valley during the three-day festival, which was extended another day this year due […]
Nano-Grip Sticky Pad holds nearly anything
The Nano-Grip Sticky Pad from Denmark holds virtually any item safe and secure without glue or magnets. Nano-Grip promises to keep your items in place, on almost any surface, and almost any inclination. When the pad gets dirty, rinse with tap water and air dry. The original stickiness is just a rinse away. Nano-Grip will not […]