WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the FAA’s online registration system went live. “I am pleased the public responded to our call to register,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “The National Airspace System is a great resource and all users of it, […]
New location for Copperstate Fly-In
The 2016 Copperstate Fly-In will move to Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, on Oct. 28-29. The event attracts recreational and general aviation enthusiasts from across the southwest United States. In 2015, approximately 500 aircraft were on display from 20 states, including ultralights, gyrocopters, homebuilt aircraft, antiques and warbirds. In addition to aircraft displays, the Copperstate Fly-In features […]
Air Serv launches operations in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Air Serv has begun flight operations in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to support humanitarian programs in the region. Kalemie is a town on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secessionist violence has created a humanitarian catastrophe in the region […]
Sonex Aircraft named dealer for EarthX Lithium batteries
Sonex Aircraft has become a dealer for the complete line of EarthX Motorsports products. Sonex officials note the company has tested the EarthX aircraft battery line and approves their use in Sonex Aircraft designs. EarthX currently has three battery models designed specifically for the aircraft market: The ETX680, ETX900 and the ETX1200. EarthX lithium batteries can significantly decrease the weight of […]
FlightSafety Caravan sims get FAA OK
FlightSafety International has received Level D qualification from the FAA for two Cessna Caravan aircraft simulators located at its Wichita East Learning Center. The simulators are equipped with Garmin G1000 and Garmin G600 avionics. The simulators feature FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system, which simulates the imagery and environmental conditions experienced during aircraft taxi, takeoff, en-route and tactical flight […]
Duncan Aviation to hold its first free NextGen seminar of 2016
LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation’s first free NextGen seminar of 2016 will be held Feb. 18 at the Courtyard Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. From 8 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. central time, Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic and partners Honeywell, Garmin Avionics, Satcom Direct, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Avionica and Gogo Biz will present […]
Dark night, heavy snow fatal for two
The instrument-rated pilot received weather data via a computerized flight planning service on the morning of the accident. The briefing included a synopsis for upper Michigan that indicated overcast conditions at 3,000 feet with cloud tops at 12,000 feet, visibility of 3 to 5 miles with light snow showers and mist, and wind from the […]
Pictures of the day: Flying over the desert
Dale Rhodes sent in these photos of his 1960 Bonanza, which he has owned for nine years. The first was taken with Shiprock in the background just outside of Shiprock, N.M., while the second was taken as the Bonanza flew over Monument Valley, Arizona.
Another chance at life, thanks to a stranger
By JULIE DeSTEFANO Because of the kindness of a complete stranger, a Champ sits at the ready in a hangar a few miles away, just waiting for me to take her up for a flight. That kindness is the gift of organ donation, which came to me at a time in my life where I […]