In cooperation with the FAA, the Aircraft Electronics Association played host to more than 50 attendees at lasat week’s AML-STC Avionics Product Certification Workshop, which took place June 25-26 in the Dan Derby Center for Professional Development at the AEA’s international headquarters in Lee’s Summit, Mo. The workshop was predicated on a discussion for a […]
Research shows black box could increase safety, efficiency of collegiate flight training
Flight operations quality assurance, or FOQA, the system contained in an aircraft’s black box, could improve the safety of collegiate flight training programs in the future, according to research conducted by J.D. Swinney, one of the first two graduates of Kansas State University Salina’s Professional Master of Technology degree program. “FOQA has been proven to […]
FIFI flies into Nashville for six-day stay
Nashville residents will witness a rare sight Tuesday, July 2, when the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress comes to town. FIFI, the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world, will fly into Smyrna Airport for a six-day stay. Country music celebrity and accomplished pilot Aaron Tippin will be flying […]
Ellington Air Commerce Center in development
HOUSTON — J. A. Billipp Company has joined forces with land owner, Webber Properties, to develop air cargo and other aviation-related facilities on 36.8 acres located adjacent to the north end of Ellington Airport (EFD). Ellington Air Commerce Center will accommodate build-to-suit and multi-tenant buildings available for lease or sale, all with direct access to […]
Cessna begins TTx deliveries
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Last week Cessna delivered the first production TTx aircraft to customers following a ceremony at the Cessna facility in Independence, Kan. Formerly known as the Columbia 400, the TTx holds the distinction of being the world’s fastest commercially produced and certified fixed-gear single engine aircraft, according to Cessna officials. “The customers will […]
Groundbreaking held for new hangar at Florida’s Cecil Airport
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) recently broke ground on a new 150,000-square-foot hangar at Cecil Airport (VQQ) to accommodate the expansion of Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc. Flightstar’s business expansion is expected to generate 250 new aviation-related jobs. The $27 million project is the largest building project ever undertaken by JAA at Cecil […]
Avidyne autopilot certified in Cirrus aircraft with Evolution Pro PFD
Avidyne Corp. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 Pro PFD) from Aspen Avionics. Avidyne initially certified the DFC90 with its Entegra PFD in the Cirrus SR20 and […]
VFR into IMC ends in flames
Aircraft: Piper Tri-Pacer Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Verlot, Wash. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had approximately 1,200 hours, but did not have an instrument rating. The weather was VFR when he took off on the 198-mile flight. There was no record of him obtaining an official weather briefing. Weather along the […]
The 10 top mistakes of first time buyers
By GUY R. MAHER So you are ready to buy your first plane? Great! But before you do, how about reviewing my top 10 list of first time buyer mistakes: 1. Not defining “why” you want to own. This may sound silly, because we all have lots of reasons as to why we want to […]