The Cirrus Vision Jet has achieved FAA certification, paving the way for customer deliveries this year. The Vision Jet — called a single-engine Personal Jet by Cirrus Aircraft officials — can accommodate up to five adults and two children. It features the proprietary Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin flight deck and is approved for Flight Into Known Ice […]
NBAA kicks off today
The National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition — one of the biggest shows in general aviation — kicks off today in Orlando. More than 27,000 aviation professionals are expected to attend the show, which features more than 1,100 exhibitors. Expect a lot of news about new products to come out of the […]
New aircraft leasing and financing company debuts
Setouchi Holdings has launched Setouchi Aircraft Leasing and Trading Corporation (SALT), an aircraft leasing and financing company. Headquartered in the U.S., SALT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Setouchi, and the sister company of Quest Aircraft Company. As the finance arm of Setouchi Holdings, SALT will work with Quest Aircraft and customers to secure financing for the Kodiak […]
Aviation career fair attracts more employers than students
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) Hagerstown Campus will host an aeronautics career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with school officials noting that the fair has attracted more employers than available students for hire, a strong indicator of career trends for the region. Employers expected to be […]
Avidyne partners with SmartSky Networks
Avidyne Corporation has partnered with SmartSky Networks, with Avidyne providing and supporting SmartSky’s airborne products into the U.S. general aviation industry. “SmartSky Networks is developing innovative data and voice communications solutions and we are delighted to be partnered with them to bring this advanced technology to market,” said Dan Schwinn, Avidyne’s President & CEO. “Along with our […]
FlightSafety adds master-level advanced training courses
FlightSafety International has added Master-Level Advanced Training courses for Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, and Pilatus aircraft. The courses include Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go, Advanced Crew Resource Management/Human Factors Line-Oriented Flight Training, and Advanced Energy Management. All four courses will be available for Gulfstream GV, G280, G450, […]
Becker Avionics debuts BXT6513 Remote Transponder
Becker Avionics International has introduced the BXT6513 remote transponder with ADS-B out. This transponder, with dual antenna, is designed for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft applications and meets the FAA TSO, according to company officials. The unit can be controlled through dedicated control units, integrated Radio Tuning (RT) units, FMS, and EFIS glass cockpit displays. […]
Oil starvation begins chain of events that brings C210 down
The pilot reported that, during cruise flight, the Cessna 210’s engine began running roughly with smoke developing inside the cabin, followed by oil covering the windshield. He said the engine continued to run and that his attempts to increase the power setting resulted in severe shaking and more smoke. He initiated a forced landing in a […]
Pictures of the day: EAA 534 goes visiting
On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, the regular monthly membership meeting of EAA Chapter 534 was held at Bob White Field (X61) in Zellwood, Florida, instead of Leesburg International Airport, where the chapter is based. This gave chapter members a chance to take a look at a homebuild project of EAA Chapter 534 member John Minatelli, who recently […]