The assets of SAM Aircraft have been acquired by the sons of aircraft designer Chris Heintz, owners of Zenith Aircraft Company in the U.S. and Zenair Ltd. in Canada. Founded in 2009 by Thierry Zibi in Quebec, Canada, SAM Aircraft was developed as a modern light-sport aircraft (LSA). A low-wing all-metal tandem two-seater, the SAM Aircraft design is […]
Are you feeling lucky?
Poker runs are some of the most fun that you can have with your airplane. This weekend is the 11th Annual Rio Colorado Poker Run, designated as the SocialFlight.com Event of the Week. The poker run stops open at 8 a.m. and include the following airports: Sun Valley (A20), Indian Hills (2AZ1), Kingman (KIGM), Parker (P20), […]
Baffle kits now available for Mooney M20J
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has received FAA PMA approval for its new baffle kits for the Mooney M20J. The baffles are eligible for installation on all Mooney M20J aircraft, serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-1623, and 24-1632 through 24-3431. Airforms baffles are available with either bare metal or a durable powder coat finish. Each incorporates design reinforcements […]
Incorrectly installed part brings down homebuilt
The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, the FK Lightplanes FK9’s engine experienced a partial power loss. The experimental plane was unable to maintain altitude, so the pilot chose to perform an off-airport landing to an open field near Canton, Georgia. During the landing roll, the airplane hit a berm, became airborne, and then […]
Picture of the day: Return from rehab
Bud Bauder sent in this photo of his Stearman, which was returned to service after a year of maintenance at Van Sant Airport in Pennsylvania.
Smart and safe: Two words that go together in aviation
Decision making is a skill pilots consciously train for and study. Most people don’t. And that’s a shame because good decision making doesn’t come naturally. We have to think about our options, weigh the pros and cons of whatever we do — or don’t do. One way or another, there will be an outcome to each decision […]
SocialFlight.com Destination of the Week
Have you ever been to an aviation-themed hotel? The newest hotel on Mustang Island in South Texas is Amelia’s Landing, which is near Mustang Beach Airport (KRAS). Once you have landed at Mustang Beach Airport, a free shuttle is available to bring you to the hotel. Bring your own tie-downs because the airport can not […]
Florida General Aviation Caucus builds on momentum
Building on the momentum from its inaugural meeting in October, the Florida General Aviation (GA) Caucus recently met to urge all state legislators to financially support GA airports and embrace a tax exemption on aircraft sales and related services. Proposed by the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA), the tax exemption would help Florida aviation businesses remain competitive […]
XTI Aircraft earns SEC qualification
DENVER — XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) has launched a formal stock offering and is accepting investments to support development of the new TriFan 600 aircraft. The opportunity to invest is not only open to those who have expressed interest in investing in the company, but to all investors around the globe. Shares in XTI can be purchased at […]