Quest Aircraft Co. has signed an agreement with SkyView Aircraft (Jiangsu) Industry Co. to represent Quest as the exclusive dealer for KODIAK aircraft in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The contract also outlines plans for limited assembly and eventual manufacturing of KODIAKs in China. “We are very excited about our partnership with SkyView,” said […]
Jacksonville University taps Navy flight veteran as director of Davis Aviation Center
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Matt Tuohy, a Navy flight veteran and senior corporate executive, has been named director of Jacksonville University’s Davis Aviation Center. Tuohy was most recently director of managed solutions and veterans program lead with Florida Blue subsidiary Incepture, named one of Florida Trend magazine’s “Best Places to Work.” He is a two-time JU […]
Charlie Johnson inducted into Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame
DENVER, Colorado – Charlie Johnson, president and COO of Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), was inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 4. Johnson, the former president of Cessna, is a well-known industry veteran and advocate of electric propulsion for general aviation. He is a co-founder and director of […]
First Tecnam MRI in service
Tecnam reports that the first Tecnam P2006T MRI (Multi-Sensor Reconnaissance and Identification) aircraft is now operating in South Africa. The aircraft is being operated by CSS Tactical, a local security company specializing in armed response, perimeter protection, and CCTV monitoring. In a joint agreement with INDRA, it will be marketing, selling and operating the P2006T MRI […]
‘Pilots in Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip’ published
Just published is “Pilots In Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip,” which goes beyond the requirements of flight training and delivers sage advice from real pilots, for student and professional aviators alike, according to the publisher. Author Kristofer Pierson covers a range of topics that tie into the application of basic leadership skills including crew roles, […]
Broken mag brings down Piper
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Allentown, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the initial climb on an instructional flight, the engine lost partial power. The CFI performed a forced landing into a cornfield. During a subsequent test-run of the engine, the engine would lose all power if only the right magneto was selected. Laboratory examination […]
NASA technology helps remote Alaskan pilots
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NASA has formally delivered to Alaskan officials a new technology that could help pilots flying over the vast wilderness expanses of the northern-most state. The technology is designed to help pilots make better flight decisions, especially when disconnected from the Internet, telephone, flight services and other data sources normally used by pilots. S. […]
Wings of Freedom Tour slates Greenville, S.C., landing
The Wings of Freedom Tour, featuring vintage aircraft including a B-24, and P-51, will land at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina Oct. 17. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber, P-51 Mustang Fighter and B-17 “Nine O Nine” will be at GMU through Oct. 20. “The challenge that we face, particularly now as […]
AOPA Foundation names ‘Giving Back’ grant recipients
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has revealed the winners of its 2014 “Giving Back” grants that recognize good works done through general aviation by non-profit organizations. The 10 recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant. The AOPA Foundation, which is the charitable arm of AOPA, is committed to supporting the freedom to fly […]