Avemco Insurance Company has introduced Non-Owned Rotorcraft Coverage developed specifically for members of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). The program allows NAFI members to include rotorcraft instruction coverage in their policy. The new coverage provides liability insurance for instruction in most single-engine piston powered helicopters, liability coverage for dual flight instruction, flight reviews, check […]
ASA releases Flight Maneuvers Virtual Test Prep video series
Flight Maneuvers is the latest video in ASA‘s Virtual Test Prep Series, and covers each of the maneuvers in the FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private, Sport, Commercial, and CFI certification. Pilot swill learn from air-to-air video, 3D and animated graphics, special effects, experienced flight instructors and pilots with real-world tips from the tarmac, […]
Piper gets away during hand-propping
The pilot was attempting to hand-prop a Piper Comanche by himself in Phillipsburgh, Ohio. He did not set the parking brake before he began the procedure. When the engine started, the airplane began to move forward. The pilot tried to reach into the cockpit to grab the hand brake, but in the process pushed the throttle in, which made […]
Picture of the day: Daddy’s co-pilot
Willard Rice sent in this photo of “Daddy’s co-pilot,” his daughter Margaret, in his Cessna 150 at Collegedale Municipal Airport (KFGU) in Tennessee.
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Piper delivers Arrows to Kent State
Piper Aircraft recently delivered two new Piper Arrow training aircraft to the Aeronautics Division at Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology in Ohio. “Kent State’s Aeronautic Division is eager to begin flying these two new Piper single-engine trainers,” said Robert G. Sines, Jr., dean of Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, […]
Just Aircraft offers Spoilers Kit for the SuperSTOL
Just Aircraft now provides optional instructions and materials for installing spoilers on new SuperSTOL kits. The addition of spoilers enhances slow flight control, especially in undesirable wind conditions, according to officials with the Walhalla, S.C.-based company. They represent the latest step in advancing the short takeoff and landing capabilities of the SuperSTOL, officials add. Troy Woodland, who […]
Spartan inks deal for first 20 Sun Flyers
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has signed a Training Program Development and Deposit Agreement with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), reserving the first 20 “Sun Flyer” delivery positions. The deal also includes Spartan helping to develop a complete training system for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric training aircraft. “Our goal with Sun Flyer is to achieve […]
Sebring Expo: It’s all about airplane noise
People talking about airplanes and lots of airplane noise — it doesn’t get any better than that at a fly-in. That was the order of the day for Day Two of the 2015 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Thursday, Jan. 15. After ceilings lifted, daily showcase flights took place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., according to […]