West Star Aviation has hired Ed Henry as Regional Sales Manager responsible for the eastern territory of the United States including: Washington D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. He has more than 40 years of experience in general and corporate aviation, graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technologies with a degree in […]
Non-certified pilot runs out of fuel
Aircraft: Bellanca Scout Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Zahl, N.D. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, 33, did not have a valid pilot certificate or medical certificate. His last aviation medical exam was dated April 27, 1997. At that time, he reported a total flight time of 15 hours. The airplane belonged to his father. Witnesses saw […]
KN51 in the middle of a tug of war
How would you feel if the local government was trying to acquire property that had been in your family since 1939 — whether you wanted them to or not? That is the situation facing the Solberg family in Readington Township, in central New Jersey. They own 726 acres, which includes Solberg-Hunterdon Airport (KN51). The family will […]
V(max) Coffee fuels GA
Pilots drink a fair amount of coffee. Taxi up to an FBO and chances are high there is a some sort of coffee available. Quality and taste is debatable. V(max) Coffee seeks to change that. The new coffee company debuted at this year’s Northwest Aviation Conference in Washington state, with the stated mission of from farm to […]
Pilots take control of day-to-day operations at O52
Pilots involved with the Sutter Buttes Regional Aviation Association (SBRAA) will take over day-to-day operations at Sutter County Airport (O52) in Northern California on Tuesday, July 1. SBRAA is a local association of pilots, aviation advocates, Yuba-Sutter business supporters, friends and families committed to fully assuming the ongoing operation, maintenance, improvement and growth of the […]
Mattituck Services to purchase Southern Avionics and Communications
Continental Motors Group’s MRO subsidiary, Mattituck Services, Inc. (MSI) will add avionics and aircraft interior maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities through an agreement to purchase Southern Avionics and Communications, which is located in Mobile, Alabama. Southern Avionics has been a regional leader in avionics sales, installation and service since 1981 and employs 14 full time people at the […]
Texas UAS center conducts drone tests
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center conducted a series of flight missions last week, the first since becoming fully operational as a federally-designated test site. Researchers conducted missions with the university’s RS-16 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The FAA designated the center as one of only six test sites in […]
Sebring LSA Expo unveils new Wednesday to Saturday format
The 11th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will open one day earlier than in years past, with the event now running from Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. The Expo, held on Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida, is known as the Sebring LSA Expo because it features everything related to sport aviation […]
New Dual USB Charger wins STC approval
Flight Display Systems’ new Dual USB Charger has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval. The Dual USB Charger provides 5.2V DC for full power and fast charging capability for carry-on devices such as media players, smart phones, tablets, and other personal electronics. The USB Charger also features an internal fan for cool operation. Keeping the component cool means […]