HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has appointed Jeffery Cullen to its management team as aircraft sales manager. Cullen brings with him more than 33 years in the helicopter industry with well over 15,000 hours in various aircraft and over 20 years in aircraft sales. In addition to his sales roles, he has also held positions in senior […]
EPIC adds Konect Aviation to FBO network
Konect Aviation at Oregon’s McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV) is the newest EPIC FBO Network location. As an EPIC branded location, Konect Aviation will accept the EPIC Card and will award Bravo Rewards points on all fueling purchases. Konect Aviation, which specializes in scenic tours, private charter and flight training (rotary and fixed wing) in the Willamette Valley, […]
Piper ends up in lake due to fuel exhaustion
The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, the Piper PA-22-108 experienced a total loss of engine power about eight miles from the intended destination. Unable to restart the engine, he subsequently ditched the airplane in a lake near Forsyth, Mo. No fuel was found in the fuel system during the post-accident examination, however, the […]
Picture of the day: Documenting 2016’s first flight
Patrick Alexander sent in this photo of the first flight of 2016 with his son. He notes: “@3500 enroute from El Monte to John Wayne Airport in SoCal airspace.” Read more here.
Video: Charlotte leads in NextGen air traffic improvements
FAA officials note that North Carolina is leading the way to the next generation of air traffic control. NextGen procedures are helping flights operate more efficiently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), as well as surrounding airports in North Carolina, South Carolina and southern Virginia. The Charlotte Metroplex project includes procedural changes at altitudes between 3,000 and […]
GA Caucus urges FAA to protect airports
Members of the General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives are urging the FAA to protect federally obligated airports, as well as expressing their support for a recent finding that Santa Monica Municipal Airport is obligated to remain open and operating at least until 2023. According to a report at AOPA.org, 40 House GA […]
Top air show performers commit to AirVenture 2016
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 fly-in, slated for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Among the performers and aircraft already committed to Oshkosh in 2016 are: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s) Luca Bertossio […]
Pilot Partner introduces iPhone and Android logbook app
The Pilot Partner Electronic Pilot Logbook App is now available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play store for download. The application is free to download and you can create your account with a 60-day free trial. With the app, you can: Log new Flights View and Edit previous Flights View your Currency View […]
ONE Aviation inks deal with Scheme Designers
Scheme Designers and ONE Aviation have entered into an agreement to provide concierge level design consultation for each customer buying a new Eclipse 550 aircraft. As part of this arrangement, Scheme Designers will design the factory standard paint scheme for the Eclipse 550 and will provide personal color selection consultations with each customer, at no […]