The National Aeronautic Association is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 31. NAA created the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy in 1948 to acknowledge individuals who contribute to the history of aviation. The trophy recognizes individuals who are pioneers, visionaries, public servants, business leaders, and explorers, NAA […]
VAL Avionics launches Trade-In, Trade-Up program
VAL Avionics has launched a new program to trade-in an old VAL 760 and trade-up the new Com 2000. “Even though it’s also the thinnest com available in the industry, the 2000 boasts a full 8 watts of transmit power,” says Debi Freeland of VAL Avionics Sales. “And by offering this limited time trade-in, we […]
XN Air joins Avfuel network
XN Air at Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington state, acquired by Ross Aviation earlier this year, has become an Avfuel-branded FBO. The FBO features on-field U.S. Customs service and an executive terminal located mid-field (off taxiway G) with a variety of amenities, including a private lounge, private showers, coffee bar, conference room, free wi-fi […]
Poor maintenance leads to gear collapse
This June 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Champion 7ECA. Injuries: None. Location: Thomasville, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: As the airplane touched down, the landing gear collapsed and the […]
The transition to ADS-B
By JEFFREY BOCCACCIO. This is the tenth in a series of articles looking at the impact of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) on GA pilots. ADS-B is the system that literally allows NextGen to become “The Next NextGen.” It stands for Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast. But what does that all mean? Automatic: This basically […]
Flying the Bristell
Since the Sebring LSA Expo in January, the airshow season has rushed by at warp speed and now we can return to more aircraft flown at the event that kicks off the aviation year. In this post, we’ll have a quick look at the all-new Bristell, first unveiled to the American pilot community at the […]
Zenith CH701 boosts health education in Ghana
Medicine on the Move was recently granted permission by the government of Ghana to launch a health education campaign by air. Using a Rotax-powered Zenith CH701, the Ghanaian team, who also built and maintain the aircraft, set out to take health education solutions to some of the more challenging locations in the West African bush. […]
Kids pitch in to raise funds for GMU park
Several children are joining the fundraising efforts for a new park at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. Vincent Weisner, 10, is donating a portion of his proceeds from candy machines he operates at the airport towards the park, while sisters Desiree and Tessa Starke are going old school: Operating a lemonade stand. Airport […]
Zenith offers quick build kit for CH 650
MEXICO, Missouri — A quick build kit of the low-wing CH 650 from Zenith Aircraft Company is now available. The main fuselage of the all-metal, light sport aircraft, is assembled at the factory which cuts built time and simplifies the process. In addition, the kit also offers factory-installed bubble canopy and cabin frame. The new quick build kit costs […]