Cessna Aircraft Co. announced at SUN ‘n FUN that Safe Flight’s SCc Angle of Attack (AoA) system is now standard on all Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft and optional on the Cessna Skylane 182 and Cessna Turbo Stationair 206. “Textron Aviation is constantly looking for innovative solutions for our piston customers and making the SCc Angle of […]
Hartzell buys Sky-Tec brand
Hartzell Engine Technologies has acquired the Sky-Tec brand of high performance aircraft starters and solenoids. “We are ecstatic to have successfully completed the acquisition of one of the aviation industry’s most respected brands which significantly enhances our starter product line and adds solenoids as well,” said Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET). “Working with […]
Piper takes 112 aircraft order from UND
On opening day of this year’s SUN ‘n FUN, Piper Aircraft reported it had taken a 112-aircraft order from the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft to the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. Deliveries begin in the fourth quarter of 2016 and stretch out over eight years. “This is […]
Failure to use carb heat while flying by glacier leads to accident
The Cessna 182 pilot was flying down a glacier near Cooper Landing, Alaska, for an extended period of time at a low power setting without the carburetor heat on. Near the toe of the glacier, he attempted to add power to level the plane, but the engine did not respond. He said that their altitude […]
Picture of the day: Floatplane Heaven
George Weaver sent in this photo of “an anxious J3 on Lake Hood in Anchorage, Alaska — Floatplane Heaven. Nearly everything ever adapted to floats can be found there.” “Some work every day, some wait for better weather,” he notes. “Time was you could just walk along the shore and breathe it all in. Harder now, but worth it […]
New tower dedicated at KLAL
A ribbon-cutting was held Monday before SUN ‘n FUN opened at the new air traffic control tower at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida.. The ceremony caps a year of improvements at the airport, which began at last year’s SUN ’n FUN when ground was broken for the new tower. The new 142-foot tower replaces the old […]
Able Flight awards eight scholarships, sets record in 2016
Eight people with disabilities can become licensed pilots in 2016 thanks to Able Flight. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Able Flight’s eight scholarships sets a record, according to officials with the non-profit organization. The recipients of the 2016 flight training scholarships come from throughout the country and face challenges from a variety of physical disabilities. This year’s […]
Garmin introduces GMA 245 panels for experimentals
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced the GMA 245 and GMA 245R, all-digital, Bluetooth audio panels designed for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). The GMA 245 is a panel-mount audio panel, while the GMA 245R is a remote-mount audio panel, both designed to interface with the G3X Touch flight display. These Bluetooth-enabled audio panels boast […]
MYGOFLIGHT creates Pilot One3 scholarship program
PILOT ONE3 is the brain child of 16-year-old Alyssa Schneider. She challenged her father – and MYGOFLIGHT founder Charles Schneider – by asking what MYGOFLIGHT is doing to help more people become pilots. PILOT ONE3 stands for ONE AVIATION INDUSTRY, ONE PERCENT of REVENUE, to add ONE PILOT at a time. The program provides a […]