Quest Aircraft Co. has signed an agreement with Parkwater Aviation to provide pilot familiarization courses for the Kodiak. Parkwater Aviation, a subsidiary of Spokane Turbine Center (STC), will conduct the training at STC’s facility located in Spokane, Wash. The initial coursework is comprised of interactive classroom learning and aircraft and systems familiarization in STC’s full […]
VKI hosts short course on UAVs and light aircraft design
The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics will host its first-ever Short Course on UAVs and Light Aircraft Design, May 20-22, at the Institute’s facility near Brussels, Belgium. The latest addition to the VKI’s annual Lecture Series, this three-day event is targeted to those involved in the design, fabrication, testing and operation of manned or […]
Top honors go to Graves and Epps
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will honor Congressman Sam Graves, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, with the William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award, while Marian Epps, Chief Financial Officer of Epps Aviation, will receive NATA’s Distinguished Service Award. Every year, the association recognizes individuals or organizations demonstrating the highest levels of support […]
Show the world you are a pilot
When you’re a pilot, you want people to know. Sporty’s has introduced two new products that help show the world: A backpack and a knife. The Pilot Wings Backpack that can be used either as a flight bag or as your everyday carryall. “We’ve made this backpack light enough that you will be able to […]
Loss of engine power brings down motorglider
Aircraft: Pipistrel Virus. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Ray, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A witness reported that the motorglider engine did not sound normal during the preflight run-up or takeoff. The motorglider launched to the west and entered a gradual left turn. When the aircraft was approximately 200 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. […]
What’s your favorite airshow?
[flickr_set id=”72157634835380968″] As part of our month-long focus on airshows and fly-ins in our print edition, we’d like to find out what events are among our readers’ favorites. So, what’s your favorite fly-in or airshow? Why? What makes it a great time? We’ve added an easy way for you to send us your story and […]
Great Lakes Aviation Conference returns to the Lansing Center
The 14th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference and Expo returns to the Lansing Center Feb. 14th-15tin Lansing, Mich. The 2014 Great Lakes Aviation Conference offers educational seminars for students just beginning to learn about flying to seasoned professional pilots. It also offers educational experiences for all forms of aviation maintenance professionals. The conference features approximately […]
Czech Sport Aircraft delivers 500th aircraft
Czech Sport Aircraft reports the delivery of the 500th aircraft from the company’s facility in Kunovice. This milestone was recognized Jan. 23 during a delivery ceremony for serial number C0500. The 500th aircraft is a PS-28 Cruiser destined for the United Kingdom and was formally handed over to Kairos Aviation Limited. “This is a very […]
Series on Michael Goulian wraps up on LiveAirShowTV
LiveAirShowTV wraps up the first installment of “Inside Airshows” Tuesday night with a look at how the season came to a close for Goulian Aerosports at the Wings Over Houston Airshow. The weather threw everyone a curveball on Sunday morning, but the show went on. See how the last flight of the year went for […]