The Extra 330LE, an electric-powered aerobatics plane, has earned two new world speed records from FAI, the World Air Sports Federation. The plane was flown at two different weights by two different pilots to set two new world records. Both flights were observed by an FAI official. The records are: Speed over a 3km (1.86 miles) […]
Kodiak earns EASA certification
Quest Aircraft has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Kodiak 100, pushing the total number of countries that the Kodiak is certified in to over 50. “This is a significant milestone for the Kodiak 100 program. With its STOL capabilities, the Kodiak will allow European operators with large payloads to […]
ACI Jet to pursue international FBO standard
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – ACI Jet is seeking IS-BAH certification for all of its FBO locations, beginning with San Luis Obispo. IS-BAH is the global industry standard for handlers and FBOs, and is designed to meet the coming SMS requirements from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), according to the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). “ACI Jet […]
Jeppesen and Garmin expand Garmin Pilot App wireless data capabilities
Garmin and Jeppesen recently unveiled new wireless data transfer capabilities for Jeppesen terminal charts that are accessed through select Garmin avionics and the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “The ability to provide wireless data updates streamlines the flight preparation process and allows pilots to take the skies more quickly,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management. […]
Fuel exhaustion brings down Jabiru
The pilot was landing at a dirt airstrip near his residence in Surprise, Arizona, when his engine quit while maneuvering at a low altitude. He landed the Jabiru in a field, perpendicular to the field’s furrows, resulting in the airplane coming to rest on its nose and sustaining damage to the propeller and nose landing gear, […]
Vive la France!
Photographer Kenneth Strohm captured even more photos as the French National Jet Team, Patrouille de France, arrived at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, for SUN ‘n FUN. The jet team, which is only performing at five stops in the U.S. during their two-month tour, opened Tuesday’s airshow at SUN ‘n FUN.
A peek at the other Friendship 7
Of the thousands of aircraft on display at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, this week, one is of particular interest. While the Blue Angels thunder through their routine in the sky above and vendors from every corner of the continent display their latest and greatest wares, I will be at least a little bit distracted […]
Just having fun in the P-51
During this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Stallion 51 will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The company, which provides flights and training in the iconic P-51 Mustang from its headquarters at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) near Orlando, is bringing some friends to the show to help it celebrate. On Wednesday, a gaggle of Mustangs will land at […]
SUN ’n FUN benefactor flies west
James C. Ray, 94, of Naples Florida, died peacefully on April 1, 2017, following a short illness. An entrepreneur, Ray donated millions of dollars to SUN ’n FUN, first to help build the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, then the hangar for the Lakeland Aero Club, and numerous other projects around the fly-in campus. “It was […]