The Florida Aviation Trades Association members agreed to a name change to better describe exactly who they are and what they represent — The Florida Aviation Business Association. The decision was made at the annual conference held June 10–12 in Naples, Fla. The association also held the election for officers and board members. The following […]
Dual Electronics integrates with GRT Avionics system
Dual Electronics reports that its XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver integrates with panel mounted EFIS systems from GRT Avionics, providing ADS-B weather (FIS-B) and traffic (TIS-B) data to Horizon HX, Horizon HXr and Sport SX systems, via USB. The integration allows pilots to see weather and traffic information displayed on their primary navigation screens, while […]
Night flight, night crash
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee 6. Injuries: 2 Serious. Location: Bridgeport, Conn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to regain night currency, which had lapsed two weeks before. The pilot, who was familiar with the airport, said he intended to perform three full stop landings. According to the […]
Renting an airplane just got easier
The process of renting an airplane should be as easy as renting a car. Hopefully you’ve heard of OpenAirplane before now, but in case you haven’t, renting an airplane just got easier. Rod Rakic, co-founder of OpenAirplane, announced via email on Monday the first six operators (see list below) have opened: New York – Academy of Aviation at […]
Critical thinking
There is a important difference between critical thinking and being critical. Knowing that difference can be the deciding factor in whether you are successful at affecting change or become an ineffectual aggravating irritant. Now that I have your attention…it will come as no surprise to learn I have a tendency to critique almost every aspect […]
Avemco donates to museum
Avemco Insurance Co. recently donated $2,000 to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum to support its acquisition of a classic 1956 Fairchild C-123K aircraft. According to a report in the Hagerstown Herald-Mail, the donation is part of the Avemco General Aviation Community Support Initiative.
Students begin building planes
The winners of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) aviation design challenge competition began today to assemble two Glasair Sportsman aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington. The building process will take two weeks. The teams — each consisting of four students, a teacher and […]
Reno Air Races debuts new racing class for 50th anniversary
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) will unveil the Unlimited Warbird Racing Class at the 50th annual National Championship Air Races this September. Headquartered in northern Nevada, the Unlimited Warbird Racing Class (UWRC) was formed to take the place of the previous Unlimited Racing Division of the National Air Racing Group. The UWRC has secured […]
GippsAero rolls out 200th Airvan
MORWELL, Australia — GippsAero reports that the 200th GA8 Airvan has rolled off the production line in the company’s Latrobe Valley manufacturing facility. Authorized sales and support dealer, Hawker Pacific, took delivery of the aircraft during a company-wide celebration. The 200th GA8 is a turbocharged Airvan, with a full-fuel payload as equipped of more than […]