Stratos Aviation Flight School has launched at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. “I have always had a passion for aviation and wanted to fly ever since I was a child,” stated Dimitri Partafyllas, owner of Stratos Aviation. Opening a flight school in Greenville, South Carolina, is a dream come true for this U.S. Citizen, […]
Accessories introduced for GoPro and iPhone
Sporty’s and NFlight Technologies have introduced the first variable propeller filters for pilots flying with the GoPro or iPhone. These filters can be combined with headset audio cables to make complete cockpit video kits, according to Sporty’s officials. Almost all video cameras suffer from the “rolling shutter effect,” which distorts the propeller and can ruin […]
Failure to follow procedure proves fatal
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Anderson, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings with a CFI. The CFI then got out of the airplane and instructed the pilot to do three takeoffs and landings to full stop. According to the instructor, the pilot’s first flight around the airport traffic […]
Max Conrad: The early years
When he died in 1979, Max Conrad was known the world over as the “Flying Grandfather.” A long-distance record breaker in light aircraft, most notably the Piper Comanche, Max was generally credited with more flying time than any other pilot — more than 50,000 hours. In 1954 he flew solo, non-stop from New York to […]
EASA STC granted for diesel Archers
Piper Aircraft and Continental Motors Group have collaborated to obtain a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate for Piper Archer aircraft powered by the Centurion 2.0S diesel engine. The prototype aircraft, which was test flown to obtain EASA approval, made its debut at Aero Friedrichshafen, the global show for general aviation held earlier […]
Tecnam reports success at SUN ‘n FUN
Tecnam reports its most successful visit ever to the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo at Lakeland, Florida, with both the announcement of the launch of Tecnam USA Inc.’s dedicated facilities in Sebring, Florida, and sales orders on 12 Tecnam aircraft. Led by Tecnam USA Inc. Director of Sales, Shannon Yeager, the new dedicated […]
Trailer for new Disney Planes movie premieres
The new “Thunder” trailer for Disney’s PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE is now available on Disney.com. Check it out here. The movie opens in theaters July 18.
Barksdale AFB Open House and Air Show features Thunderbirds
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, La. — Barksdale Air Force Base, in partnership with the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council, is hosting the annual Barksdale Air Force Base Open House and Air Show from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., April 26-27. This free event invites the public onto Barksdale’s military base located in Bossier City, Louisiana. to watch the air show with […]
Frasca integrates Garmin’s GTN 650 into sims
Frasca International recently delivered flight training devices (FTDs) with Garmin GTN 650 avionics. Garmin’s GTN 650/750 series is the long-awaited replacement for the incredibly popular GNS 430/530 series. It features the latest WAAS GPS features, electronic charts, integrated NAV/COM radio, traffic displays, and full Class B TAWS terrain alerting — all controlled by an intuitive touch screen interface. Fleet […]