Continental Motors has partnered with ASI Innovation of Reims, France, to acquire the Type Certificate, inventory and manufacturing rights for the F406 twin engine turboprop formerly produced by Reims Aviation of Reims, France. The F406 is a twin engine, unpressurized, 14 passenger turboprop aircraft first introduced by Reims Aviation Industries in 1983. In addition, the airframe can be powered […]
Harrier jet to fly at Vectren Dayton Air Show
DAYTON, OHIO — A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier will show off its gravity-defying vertical flight capability at the 2014 Vectren Dayton Air Show June 28-29 at Dayton International Airport. Its ability to operate from austere bases and employ a variety of weapons makes the Harrier a vital weapon for engaging surface and air targets, escorting […]
STC meets ADS-B regulations for GTN 650/750 Citation 500 Series Install
JETTECH has received an STC amendment making it Cessna Citation 500 Series Garmin GTN 650/750 touchscreen install compliant with the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) regulations. Under the amended STC, JETTECH was also awarded FAA approval to include GTN 650/750 install for Citation 500 aircraft, S/Ns 1 thru 274, equipped with the Bendix FGS-70 Autopilot. The […]
WingX Pro7 launches Version 8
Hilton Software has added Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Routing to its WingX Pro7 application. IAP Routing enables pilots to select an instrument approach and have WingX Pro7 automatically insert the IAP’s fixes into the route. Pilots using WingX Pro7 can plan a flight using a Departure Procedure (DP), Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR), Instrument Approach […]
Runway closure surprises pilot
Aircraft: Piper Seneca. Injuries: None. Location: San Marcos, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot called the Flight Service Station before departing on a cross-country flight to ask if there were any restrictions along his flight route that he needed to be aware of. None were mentioned. He arrived at his destination about dusk when the […]
Droneport.com: Navy Advances Autonomous Technology in Helicopters
From Droneport.com: “As reported by GulfNews.com, the US Navy is testing new autonomous technology in a sensor and software package that can turn any helicopter into cargo drones. With little input from the Marines they are destined to serve, the autonomous cargo helos will adapt to unexpected situations, including low visibility, they will encounter at combat landing zones.”
Ortega named to Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Kirby V. Ortega, who was chief pilot at the Cessna Aircraft Company for more than 30 years before retiring, was named to the NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame at the NAFI members’ dinner at Sun ‘n Fun.
SCAA seeking candidates for scholarships, training awards
The SoCal Aviation Association is looking for candidates for its scholarship and training awards. Current Opportunities: One CAE CJ Type Rating Training Award One CAE CJ Maintenance Training Award Three SCAA $4K Scholarship Awards Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 17th. Winners to be announced at the 8th Annual Golf Tournament April 28th.
Students head to rocket contest
After months of designing, building and launching home-made model rockets, hundreds of middle and high school students from across the country will advance to the national finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). TARC’s top 100 teams will travel to Great Meadow in The Plains, Va., to launch against fellow student rocketeers in the final fly-off on May 10.