Becoming a pilot is a metaphor for life: Getting your pilot certificate is a challenge, and conquering that challenge can give you the confidence to tackle other life obstacles. Charles Stites, executive director of Able Flight, a not-for-profit organization that makes flight and aviation career training possible for disabled people, knows this only too well. […]
Just Aircraft debuts XL Super Stol
Bigger, stronger, faster: That describes Just Aircraft‘s XL SuperStol, which is making its debut in Paradise City at this week’s SUN ‘n FUN. XL stands for eXtra Large. The high wings with the bulbous tires is reminiscent of Just Aircraft’s popular Super Stol, but the XL is 24 inches longer in the fuselage and 6 […]
Cirrus flies with SAM
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics revealed at SUN ’n FUN that Cirrus Aircraft will feature the company’s 2-inch MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM) on the all-digital Special Edition SR22T Accelero and GTS option packages for the SR20, SR22 and SR22T aircraft. “Safety and innovation are core values at Cirrus Aircraft,” said Cirrus Aircraft’s Todd Simmons. “We […]
Golden West fly-in moves to October
The Golden West Regional Fly-In will be held October 17 for one day only at Yuba County Airport (MYV) in Marysville, Calif. A preliminary schedule calls for a pancake breakfast, aircraft displays and exhibits, radio-controlled aircraft and a new “DroneZone”, activities for kids, Young Eagles flights and more.
EAA Young Eagles receive course upgrades
A cornerstone of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Flight Plan program for youth is free access to Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course. Sporty’s now offers new content and functionality for the course, which serves as ground school, test prep and a complete flight training companion. Nearly four hours of new high-definition video content and animations have […]
Mooney delivers three new Acclaims
KERRVILLE, Texas — Mooney International delivered three new M20TN Acclaims to their owners this week. The deliveries were made at Mooney’s Kerrville Texas facility. The new Acclaims will be based out of Louisiana, Florida, and New York. These Acclaims follow the delivery of the first B Registered Acclaim delivered last December to Henan, China. Delivery […]
Continental Motors acquires United Turbine and UT Aeroparts
Continental Motors Group reports that its MRO subsidiary, Continental Motors Services (CMS), located in Fairhope, Alabama, added turbine overhaul, repair and sales capabilities to its list of services with the acquisition of United Turbine and UT Aeroparts Corporations of Miami, Florida. United Turbine has been a leader in Pratt &Whitney PT6 overhaul, repair and parts sales since […]
Lightspeed kicks off spring promotion
Lightspeed Aviation has revealed the details of a pair of offers for its Spring Promotion. Customers who buy any new Lightspeed Zulu PFX or Zulu.2 will receive a Lightspeed iPad leather folio made from full-grain South American cowhide. The second offer is designed for those looking to outfit their entire plane or helicopter: Buy any new Lightspeed […]
Flight Outfitters debuts new flight bags at SUN ‘n FUN
Flight Outfitters, a company that combines experience in both aviation and functional bag development, is introducing two new designs made specifically for active pilots. “As a pilot myself, I know the challenges facing pilots. Our goal is to create reliable products that make flying more fun, more organized and more affordable,” says Flight Outfitters President Mark […]