OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) now provides members with free access to Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Student Design Kit – EAA Maker Edition software, MySolidWorks online video tutorials, the MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network, and related training and design resources. “Since its humble beginnings in Paul and Audrey’s basement, EAA has inspired, enabled, and defended our […]
Production begins on Commuter Craft Innovator
ATLANTA — Commuter Craft has successfully completed pre-production flight tests of Innovator ShipOne and plans to start production with six “AlphaShips” this fall. These first production aircraft will be customer built in the Commuter Craft Facility under the Experimental aircraft category. This will be followed by construction of eight “BetaShip” aircraft, leading to full general production […]
Avidyne teams with PilotSafety.org for training
OSHKOSH – Avidyne Corporation reported at AirVenture that it has teamed with Master Instructor Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org to develop new training programs for Avidyne’s avionics product line, starting with the IFD440/540 FMS GPS systems. “Avidyne will be the first major avionics company to provide these superior training resources for pilots,” said Reeves. “Using our in-flight […]
Gulf Coast Avionics expanding at TPA
LAKELAND, Fla. — Gulf Coast Avionics has signed a lease with Sheltair to open a new avionics facility at the FBO’s newest location at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “This is a very exciting opportunity for everyone at Gulf Coast Avionics’ Lakeland, Florida headquarters,” said Rick Garcia, president and CEO. “I started the company at Tampa […]
Jeppesen teams with Mooney
Jeppesen and Mooney International have teamed to provide Jeppesen NavData and digital charts as part of the purchase process of new Mooney aircraft. As part of Mooney’s “Pilot Perfect” customer service philosophy, delivery of new aircraft will now include pre-selected Jeppesen digital flight information on board and ready for use in flight. In addition to Jeppesen […]
Water testing leads to takeoff
The non-certificated pilot reported he was testing the amphibious Avid’s engine and cooling system while maneuvering the airplane on a lake near Waterville, Minn. He added that he had “no intent to fly.” He completed a number of passes across the lake. Before the last pass, he input full flaps, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently becoming […]
Pictures of the day: Seaplane base at Oshkosh
Photographer Bert Reiheld sent in these photos, snapped at the Seaplane Base during last week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. Enjoy!
Beech Party
Although you’d expect the Beechcraft Heritage Museum to be in Wichita, Kansas, the “Air Capital of the World” and home of the Beech factory since 1932, it’s located 825 statute miles to the southeast in the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Founded in 1973 by a group of Beechcraft Staggerwing enthusiasts, the privately funded facility […]
SocialFlight adds chat forums
SocialFlight 5.1 has added community chat forums into SocialFlight.com and the SocialFlight Mobile App. Topics include “Aircraft Ownership, Operation & Maintenance,” “Pilot Training, Safety & Technique,” “Headsets, Cameras & Pilot Products,” as well as “Travel, Clubs, Rentals & Community.” General aviation companies including Jeppesen, Piper, Lightspeed, Bose, CamGuard, Aspen and FreeFlight will be participating as experts on the SocialFlight-moderated […]