By BRENT OWENS If someone has never seen a light airplane before and decides that maybe this is something they are interested in, what is their first exposure? For many it will be via an Internet search engine or the newsstand. And what will our new pilot-to-be see when he or she looks? If you […]
Why LSA registrations were down in 2013
A number of people have asked about an updated sales report for 2013. While remembering that we report registrations, not sales, last year was a different sort. Registrations were down from 2012, with the exception that CubCrafters remains the registration (and presumably sales) leader. American Legend and its Cubs also showed more activity than previous […]
GA priorities get ‘robust funding’ in omnibus appropriations bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today thanked U.S. House and Senate negotiators for recommending robust funding of two key GA priorities — the FAA’s Aircraft Certification Service and the transition to an unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft — in the omnibus appropriations bill. The Appropriations Committee leaders agreed to fund the […]
Searey Light Sport Elite ready for takeoff
TAVARES, Florida — Progressive Aerodyne has received FAA certification for the Searey Elite, a light-sport amphibious airplane. The Searey Elite, equipped with a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine, is equally at home on the ground, in the air, or on the water, according to company officials. The aircraft offers many features, such as a large sliding […]
Inside Airshows continues premiere
Episode 2 of LiveAirShowTV’s new series “Inside Airshows” continues with a look inside Goulian Aerosports at the 2013 Wings Over Houston Airshow. This episode shows how the team educates current and future customers. Flying is the most visible part of the weekend, but there is serious business on the ground as well, according to producer […]
Texas A&M conducts drone research
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Just weeks after its designation as one of six federally-approved test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will conduct several test flights over South Texas ranchland to continue research and training on the RS-16 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The recent FAA test site designation, announced Dec. 30, […]
EPIC strikes deal for new card that increases global acceptance
EPIC and U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation have introduced the new EPIC/Multi Service Aviation cobrand card, which will provide global acceptance to EPIC cardholders via the Multi Service Aviation network, starting in the first quarter of 2014. Currently, the EPIC Card is accepted at hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, including all EPIC […]
Breitling names DiMatteo US aviation consultant
Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has appointed Jim DiMatteo Breitling U.S.A. Aviation Consultant. “Breitling has a long history in the world of aviation and as we plan for 2014 and beyond, Jim’s experience as a naval aviator and air show executive will help us navigate many opportunities, and give us greater visibility in the skies […]
Hi-def charts introduced
Adventure Pilot, manufacturer and developer of portable navigation software for pilots, has introduced High-Definition VFR and IFR Charts on the company’s iPad and Android products. Annual subscriptions start at $69.99; a fully loaded IFR option is available for $40 more. iFly GPS for Android releases next month. A free 30-day trial is available on the […]