“I’ve known your name forever,” I told Corkey Fornof, star attraction of the “First Saturday” breakfast last month at LoPresti Speed Merchants in Sebastian, Florida. “Me too!” laughed the stunt pilot legend, showing off the long-awaited LoPresti Fury (nee SwiftFury) these days at airshows. The man is having fun. And can he fly! Everyone’s first […]
Rock Airport of Pittsburgh to be auctioned off
Rock Airport of Pittsburgh (9G1), an industrial airport and airpark in Pennsylvania, is scheduled for public auction in the spring. And while a bid of $6 million has been made for the property, which is now in bankruptcy, airport officials hope to inspire additional bidders to ante up more money. According to an airport spokesman, […]
New chairs for House Aviation Committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Convening of the 113th Congress Wednesday, Jan. 16, brought new congressmen to the chairmanships of the primary committees with jurisdiction over most aviation matters. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) was confirmed as chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) was named chair of the Aviation Subcommittee. Both […]
Kitfox to offer Rotax 912 iS
Kitfox Aircraft will begin offering the new fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS engine in both the Kitfox Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and kit-built aircraft The full flight-test program is ongoing, with a flight from the company’s Homedale, Idaho, headquarters to the annual Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — commonly known as the Sebring LSA Expo — […]
Sporty’s releases Instrument Rating App
Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course is now available as an iPad/iPhone app. This FAA WINGS-accepted app includes 13 hours of real-world video and advanced graphics including 3D animations to help explain difficult concepts, Sporty’s officials said. Included with the app is a written test preparation program. The app also includes a flight training syllabus, interactive […]
New IMC Club opens at PWK
The first IMC Club chapter in Illinois kicks off Jan. 17 as pilots meet at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Pilots will gather at Fly There in Hangar Five at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Ill., for the official inaugural meeting of the new Chicago Chapter. Jason M. Unger, Chicago Chapter President and the founder of […]
Arizona governor declares ‘Aviation Day’
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer declared Jan. 15 “Aviation Day.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, has in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. In Arizona, the general aviation industry contributes an estimated $1.8 billion into the economy every year and supports nearly 10,000 jobs. “We thank […]
Cessna creased by crosswind
Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Crestview, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land in a crosswind. The winds were from the left at 11 knots with gusts to 20. Upon touchdown the airplane veered to the right, hitting a runway sign. The right main landing gear collapsed. Examination […]
Are you ready to take a SWIM?
By JEFFREY BOCCACCIO. Over time I am sure that every pilot has appreciated the vast improvements in our communication abilities within the general aviation sector. Almost all of it is due to technological advancements that have been deployed, allowing for a huge increase in safety by providing increased details, improved efficiency and better precision from […]