The second Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Regional Pilot Proficiency Project (PPP) has been set for Melbourne, Florid,a March 8–9, sponsored by Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Sometimes described as “graduate school for pilot safety and education,” PPP weekends are presented quarterly around the country. The Melbourne event will feature 14 seminars by […]
Nationwide pre-buy program launched
Savvy Aircraft Maintenance Management has launched a nationwide service that offers pre-buy inspections of used aircraft for sale. For a fixed fee, Savvy provides professional management through all stages of an aircraft pre-buy, according to company officials. The service includes logbook review, selection of a qualified and impartial maintenance facility with expertise in make and […]
Airshow community honors its own
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and the ICAS Foundation recently honored several members of the airshow community for their contributions. The ICAS Sword of Excellence was awarded to videographer Mark Magin for the cutting edge camera techniques he has used and for helping to convey the energy and excitement of air show performances […]
Zenith sets workshops
Zenith has scheduled builder workshops for March 6-7 and April 24-25 at its factory headquarters in Mexico, Mo. The workshops have become popular with sport aviation enthusiasts who have contemplated building their own aircraft, but were not sure if they could handle the required skills, workspace and tools, according to company officials. During each workshop, […]
Bahamas Habitat slates 14th fly-in
Bahamas Habitat has slated its 14th Fly-In to Serve Others Feb. 20-23. “This is a great adventure,” says John Fielding of Virginia, a participant of four fly-ins. “That’s what first attracted me to it. It’s always fun, rewarding and challenging. It’s what you expect but in an unexpected way.” Fly In to Serve Others is […]
Carter joins Sierra Industries
UVALDE, TX – Patrick Carter has joined the sales team at Sierra Industries. He was most recently employed with Rocket Engineering, an aftermarket turboprop conversion firm. While pursuing a career in telecommunications sales and ownership of an audio/video manufacturing and distribution company, Carter acquired his private pilot certificate and his interest in aviation grew. In […]
VIDEO: Backcountry fun in Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
The Idaho backcountry makes for a picturesque scene in the hands of a capable pilot. Wild West Aircraft‘s Steve Henry shows off the abilities of the Just Aircraft SuperSTOL in this 4+ minute video. Fun stuff.
Hard landing for Piper
Aircraft: Piper Seneca. Injuries: None. Location: Shelter Island, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While attempting to land, the airplane crossed over trees at the runway threshold, then experienced a downdraft and decay in airspeed. It touched down hard and bounced. The right main landing gear broke off the airplane. The post-accident examination of the landing gear […]
What’s your story?
We tell stories. In 2014 we want to tell your story. This year, we will dive deeper into fewer subject. Don’t worry, we’ll still deliver the news and information you read General Aviation News for. But there are a few topics we want to expand, and need your help. January was DESTINATIONS. We included a […]