By CHRIS BURGESS Rain battered the windshield of the KODIAK as it landed in the Indonesian city of Sentani. Medical personnel rushed the passenger — a 6-year old boy named Mika — into a waiting ambulance, which sped off to the local hospital. Earlier that day, Mika had been climbing a tree in his village of […]
Swift Fuels launches unleaded avgas
Swift Fuels will introduce its unleaded 94 MON avgas at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 20-26, at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Working with avgas producers and distributors, Swift Fuels is making plans to supply unleaded 94 MON avgas to select regions in the United States and Canada. The premium quality unleaded fuel, […]
Garmin introduces VIRB XE Aviation Bundle
Garmin has introduced the VIRB XE Aviation Bundle, including the VIRB XE, which features gyro-based stabilization, can receive advanced attitude metrics from select Garmin products such as Flight Stream, while providing up to two hours of HD video recording on a single charge. Built-in GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and ANT+ provide pilots with added functionality and enhanced […]
Maryland flight school wins first Van’s RV-12 dealership
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Chesapeake Sport Pilot flight school has earned the first Van’s RV-12 dealership in the United States. The new dealership agreement allows Chesapeake Sport Pilot to sell new, factory built RV-12 aircraft to customers. “The RV-12 is the most popular aircraft we have ever put on the flight line at Chesapeake Sport Pilot,” […]
ASA 2016 Test Prep books released
ASA’s 2016 Test Prep books for pilots and Test Guides for mechanics are available and shipping now.ASA’s 2016 Test Preps and Test Guides include five free online tests and the option for pilot applicants to receive their endorsement (test authorization). Test Preps for pilots include the Computer Testing Supplement with the same FAA legends, figures, and […]
Duncan Aviation joins Robotic Skies Network
Duncan Aviation has joined the Robotic Skies network of service centers that provide certification, maintenance and repair for the emerging commercial unmanned aircraft fleet. Duncan Aviation adds 17 new locations throughout North America to the Robotic Skies network, which now has more than 80 service center locations around the world. “Duncan Aviation has always been in […]
WINGS credits available at AirVenture
Heading to Oshkosh? You can earn FAA WINGS credit at the Experimental Aircraft Association Pilot Proficiency Center at AirVenture. The EAA Pilot Proficiency Center will be open throughout EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 63rd annual EAA fly-in convention, held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. It is located just east of the FAA Control Tower on […]
ForeFlight Mobile now connects with Garmin avionics
ForeFlight now connects with Garmin avionics. When connected to Garmin Flight Stream, ForeFlight Mobile customers can now wirelessly receive ADS-B weather and traffic, GPS position data, and dynamic pitch and bank information on iPad or iPhone. Flight plan transfer capability is currently in development and will be available in a future app update, company officials note. ForeFlight […]
Maintenance mishap leads to Mooney accident
The pilot was practicing instrument maneuvers about 1,500 feet mean sea level in a Mooney M20J near Leonardtown, Maryland, with a CFI on board, when the engine stopped responding to throttle control inputs and producing enough power to maintain level flight. The CFI unsuccessfully attempted to restore engine power, and the pilots chose to conduct […]