The FAA’s NextGen system is scheduled for launch by the end of the year. Are you ready for this change? Matchbox’s Jeffrey Boccaccio, NextGen columnist for General Aviation News, will offer a free presentation at SUN ’n FUN demonstrating how easy this transition will be for general aviation pilots, from an application and installation standpoints, not […]
Missouri governor declares April ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the vital role general aviation plays in supporting the communities throughout Missouri and the country. In Missouri, the general aviation industry contributes an estimated $2.4 billion into the economy every year and supports 16,000 jobs. “We thank Governor Nixon for recognizing […]
King Schools releases online ATP written exam prep course
This week at SUN ‘n FUN, John and Martha King, co-chairman of King Schools, released an online version of their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written exam preparation course. The new course takes customers through each topic with full-screen, bite-sized video segments, averaging 10 minutes in length. Each lesson is automatically followed by a quiz utilizing […]
Sennheiser teams with EAA for Eagle Flights
Today at SUN ’n FUN, Sennheiser announced it will be supporting EAA‘s Eagle Flights, a program designed to help adults overcome obstacles to pilot training. The new program, which builds on the success of EAA’s Young Eagles program, presents a long-term opportunity for new pilots become part of the EAA aviation community, according to Sennheiser […]
Cirrus launches ownership program for non-pilots
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled Cirrus On Demand, an ownership solution that puts the convenience and capability of general aviation at the command of new Cirrus Aircraft owners who are not currently pilots. With the Cirrus On Demand program, a certified Cirrus pilot is at the disposal of a new Cirrus Aircraft owner. […]
Dynon Avionics offers rebate
Dynon Avionics is offering a $130 rebate to pilots who buy the D1 Pocket Panel, a backup attitude instrument. For a limited time the D1 is $1,295 after rebate. All D1s purchased between now and June 30 are eligible for the rebate. To claim the rebate customers must submit a completed rebate form, along with […]
Lack of IFR proficiency kills four
Aircraft: Beech Baron. Injuries: Four fatal. Location: Topeka, Kan. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, who held multi-engine and instrument ratings, had logged 438 hours, including 11 hours in actual instrument conditions. However, since passing his initial instrument proficiency check on Nov. 10, 2010, he had logged just 0.7 hours of instrument […]
Profiles in Change: SUN ’n FUN’s new president
At a time when our GA institutions seem in transition, plagued by leadership changes and questions of fiscal stability and stewardship, it seems SUN ’n FUN got a head start on fixes. Its new leadership is now in gear and beginning to roll. A recent visit with new President John “Lites” Leenhouts was my second, […]
Teens-In-Flight helps kids soar
By BILL WALKER Retired Marine Col. Jack Howell’s longtime interest in aviation and his wish to assist the children of military members wounded or killed in action provided the inspiration for creating the aviation foundation Teens-In-Flight. “We give flight instruction to the children of these service members,” Howell said. “Twenty-eight youth in two Florida locations […]