If you’ve ever fantasized about being a movie producer, or even starring in a feature length motion picture, this may be your chance. “Flying Again is a film that any aviation enthusiast would enjoy,” says CFI, small business owner, and independent filmmaker Jason Schappert. The film is a project of borne of Schappert’s love of […]
25° nose down in Fat Albert
In April of this year, I was lucky enough to be chosen to ride with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels support ship, a C-130 named Fat Albert. Not only did I get to ride in Fat Albert, I got one of the coveted cockpit jumpseats. Watching the crew perform… er, I mean fly, Fat Albert […]
Type clubs latest to join push for medical reform
The Type Club Coalition has become the latest group to join in urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to speed up their review of a proposed rule to reform the third class medical process. The coalition is made up of more than 30 separate organizations representing a specific […]
Manual used during first moon landing sells for $91,000 at auction
BOSTON, Mass. — An Apollo 11 manual used by Flight Director Gene Kranz during first moon landing sold for $91,909 on Thursday, Nov. 20, according to RR Auction. While at his console in Mission Control throughout the landmark mission, it was a primary resource for coordinating that mission and associated activities both during the flight — […]
Trig ADS-B STC expanded
Trig Avionics repots that 650 aircraft types have been added to its STC for its TT31 ADS-B transponder. The transponder also can be used with the GNS 400W and 500W navigators.
Paradise Aircraft USA set to begin operations at SEF
SEBRING, Fla. — Paradise Aircraft of Brazil has leased a 5,000-square-foot hangar to launch its US manufacturing and distribution operations at Sebring Regional Airport Dec. 1. The company will begin producing the P1-NG in January. This is the next generation P1 Special Light Sport aircraft (SLSA) with some new modifications, including the addition of a cargo […]
Continental Motors completes acquisition of Southern Avionics
MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors Group (CMG) reports it has received approval from the US government and completed its acquisition of Southern Avionics and Communications. CMG will continue to operate the avionics and aircraft interior business under the name Southern Avionics and Communications while the operations and employees are integrated with Continental Motors Services (CMS). […]
Parking lot mistaken for runway
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Canton, Conn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot’s logbook indicated that he had flown one hour at night in the Cherokee in the preceding year. The accident happened at night on the second day of a long cross-country trip. Radar data showed that when the airplane was about 12 […]
Copperstate: Something for everyone
Article and Photos by Steven Valinski For the majority of people in the United States, autumn signifies cool temperatures, multi-colored foliage, and the gateway to winter. For residents of the Southwestern U.S., more specifically, Arizona, autumn signifies the start of some ideal weather for aviators and aviation fans alike. To celebrate and embrace this season, […]