Leading the way from his native Texas to Las Vegas for the season finale of the 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship, Kirby Chambliss took fellow pilots Nicolas Ivanoff of France and Matthias Dolderer of Germany on a flight through one of the most iconic regions of the American West: Monument Valley. Only one […]
Keeping the antiques flying, year after year
Sunny Iowa skies, homemade pies, one-of-a-kind airplanes, and colorful aviators all mixed together this past Labor Day to create the special type of ambiance for which Antique Airfield is known. Known by most as just Blakesburg, it’s the kind of fly-in where pilots don’t need radios. Red and green flags control the air traffic, and neatly-mowed […]
FAA funding extension passes
Funding for the FAA will be extended through March 31, 2016, under legislation passed by the House and Senate just ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. The “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015” was passed by the Senate on Sept. 29, just one day after the House passed the bill on a voice vote. […]
TriFan 600 project reaches $10 million in crowdfunding
DENVER — Equity crowdfunders from around the world have reserved shares for more than $10 million to support development of the TriFan 600, projected to be the world’s first commercially certified vertical takeoff airplane, according to officials with XTI Aircraft Co. The six-seat aircraft will have the speed, range and comfort of a business jet, yet take off […]
‘Doc’ is so close, care to help?
“Doc” is a fully-restored B-29 — one of only two in existence today. After its multi-year restoration, “Doc” is ready for flight-testing. To make flight-testing happen, Doc’s Friends has launched a Kickstarter (see below) with the goal of raising $137,500 by Friday, Oct. 30.
Landmark Aviation in Souix Falls named Beechcraft service center
Landmark Aviation’s Sioux Falls, South Dakota, facility at Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) has been named a Beechcraft Authorized Service Facility for Bonanza and Baron aircraft. Landmark Aviation at FSD is now a preferred MRO facility for basic through heavy maintenance on all Baron and Bonanza aircraft. Landmark Aviation’s MRO facility at FSD has been affiliated […]
Clay Lacy Aviation launches annual scholarship program
LOS ANGELES — Clay Lacy Aviation has awarded $10,200 in scholarship funds to 24 students enrolled at the Aviation Center (AV-Center), an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport and operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Division of Adult and Career Education. Recipients were selected based on their higher education goals, academic achievements and community involvement, […]
NBAA2015 app now available
The official mobile app for the National Business Aviation Association’s Convention & Exhibition — NBAA2015 — is now available. The free mobile app – available for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones – will help prepare you for the convention, enhance your on site experience, and will serve as a resource after the show concludes, NBAA […]
Aviation Technician Exam Prep app released
An app to prepare for the Aviation Maintenance Technician exam is now available on iOS and Android. The AMT Genius App includes questions spanning over 10 categories and two study modes to choose from. It also comes with a mock test option. The free app can be downloaded for iOS here and for Android here.