Most people spend their teenage years planning their future. But Dillon Barron, who just turned 20 in June, spent a good portion of his teen years with an eye to the past as he restored a 1950’s-era Cessna 170B to fresh-from-the-factory condition. Dillon and his father Mike made the trip to this year’s SUN ‘n FUN […]
An impressive return on investment
Something interesting is happening in General Aviation. It’s largely being driven at the grass root level, and frankly these developments fascinate and encourage me. The industry has noted a loss of participation in past decades, with fewer active pilots taking to the skies. We’ve bemoaned this reality for years. While some point a finger at […]
Kissimmee to host Bonanza convention
KISSIMMEE, Florida — Kissimmee/Osceola County is the site for the 2015 American Bonanza Society’s annual convention, Oct. 1-3. Osceola County’s Gaylord Palms is the convention hotel and Signature Flight Support, at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport, is the host FBO. At least 50 aircraft have contacted Signature for services and it is estimated that approximately 75 aircraft may […]
Tis the season for Sporty’s annual Christmas ornament
Sporty’s Crystal Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 31st in the series, features the iconic V-Tail Bonanza. “When we met to choose this year’s airplane for our Christmas ornament, we were surprised to realize we’d never featured a Bonanza,” says Sporty’s Vice President John […]
Virginia Beach World War I Airshow cancelled due to weather
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Military Aviation Museum regretfully announces that the 2015 Biplanes and Triplanes Airshow, scheduled to be held Oct. 3- 4, has been cancelled due to the projected high winds and rain brought on by a tropical depression hitting the surrounding area this weekend. There are no foreseeable alternative dates to reschedule […]
Wipaire’s Florida facility named Cessna service facility
Cessna has named Wipaire’s Leesburg, Florida, facility an authorized service facility for Cessna propeller aircraft, including the Caravan series. Wipaire’s South St. Paul, Minnesota headquarters has been an authorized service facility for Cessna propeller aircraft since 1981. “Being appointed a Cessna authorized service facility is a key development for our Leesburg facility,” commented Chuck Wiplinger, President […]
Exec Aero named TBM service center
Daher has appointed Orlando, Florida-based Exec Aero as the TBM Service Center serving customers based in Central Florida, and for all visiting TBM aircraft to the area. Exec Aero was created by former employees of Flight Express, a cargo and courier company that was one of the largest FAA Part 135 carriers in the United States. […]
AEA scholarship applications available online
The Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation will award more than 20 scholarships totaling more than $125,000 for the 2016-17 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies. Numerous scholarships are available, ranging from $1,000 to more than $35,000. Applications are available online beginning today at […]
Malfunctioning fuel pump brings down Pitts
The pilot flew the Pitts S1S for about 30 minutes and then returned to the airport in Wellington, Kansas, for landing. As the plane approached the airport, the engine lost power, and the pilot made a forced landing short of the runway. Fuel was found onboard, and it was not contaminated. Testing of the engine’s […]