Thursday at SUN ’n FUN, Lightspeed Aviation Foundation revealed the names of 12 charities, selected from hundreds of nominees, as the finalists in the Sixth Annual Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Pilots Choice Awards grant program. The finalists are: Angel Flight West, Civil Air Patrol, Experience Aviation, JAARS, Miracle Flights for Kids, Missionary Flights International, Mission Aviation […]
Aeronca swerves on takeoff
The pilot of the Aeronca Champ and a passenger took off from a private airport in Caldewell, Idaho, with the intent of landing at a public airport some three miles away. The pilot made a short field landing on Runway 12, brought the airplane to a stop, then added power for another takeoff. As he […]
Picture of the day: What is it?
In Vintage Aircraft Parking at this week’s SUN ‘n FUN is an odd looking twin-engine taildragger that — in just the few minutes I was chatting with owner Eric Hayes from Mobile, Ala. — elicited a great many “oohs,” “ahhs,” and “what is its?” It’s a 1965 Dornier Do 28 B1. “The plane is a handful […]
Mooney teams with Redbird
On opening day of SUN ’n FUN, officials with Mooney International signed a contract with Redbird Flight Simulations for Mooney to represent Redbird in China. “We are making new history for Mooney,” said Dr. Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney Aircraft. The partnership between Mooney and Redbird began about 18 months ago when officials with Kerrville, […]
Electroair wins another FAA nod
At this week’s SUN ’n FUN, Electroair reported it has received design approval and an FAA-PMA for its EIS-41000 series electronic ignition system for the Lycoming IO-AEIO-390 series of engines. Electroair also added a large number of airframes to its list of approved airframes for the electronic ignition system. “This expansion just about rounds out […]
EAA, Sonex Aircraft to help young aviators in Georgia
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The “Mystery Box” from last year’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander. The contents of the “Mystery […]
Raisbeck partners with Embry-Riddle
This fall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will have its first-ever Endowed Distinguished Professorship, a gift from Raisbeck Engineering and its foundation. The Distinguished Professorship, located on Embry-Riddle’s Arizona campus, is named The Raisbeck Engineering Design/Build/Test Endowed Distinguished Chair, and will emphasize the critical hands-on aspects of engineering applications for junior and senior students at the university. […]
Hartzell launches sweepstakes
At this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Hartzell Propeller launched its new Trailblazer Sweepstakes with the winner choosing between an expense paid backcountry flying adventure or a seaplane rating. The Trailblazer Sweepstakes is open to pilots age 21 or older with a current medical endorsement. Partners for the Hartzell Propeller Trailblazer Sweepstakes include the Recreational Aviation Foundation and […]
Globalstar antenna now available for homebuilts
Globalstar reports its new aviation antenna is now available for use with Experimental Category Aircraft. An STC for Part 23 aircraft approval is pending, company officials note.Globalstar recently completed the launch of its second generation satellites for full commercial service. Paired with the Globalstar Satellite Phone (GSP-1700) or the Globalstar Sat-Fi satellite hotspot, the new aviation antenna […]