Cessna officials said today at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Hartford that it has surpassed 100 deliveries of the Model 162 Skycatcher Light-Sport Aircraft. The milestone 100th aircraft was delivered to Sporty’s Pilot Shop this summer and will be given away in Sporty’s annual drawing early next year. Cessna began deliveries of the Skycatcher in […]
Fly-In and Help Out
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, pilots are invited to join in Bahamas Habitat’s upcoming Fly-In & Help Out weekend Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The organization is extending an open invitation to all interested aircraft owners and pilots to join this mission, which benefits the disaster relief and habitat repair operations of […]
Connected Panel now compatible with Garmin GNS Navigators
Aspen Avionics announced today that Connected Panel, a new technology that wirelessly links mobile devices to certified avionics, will be compatible with the Garmin GNS 400W/500W series navigators when Connected Panel is released at the end of the year. With this new capability, Connected Panel Enabled applications will be able to synchronize and cross-fill flight […]
Second AOPA Flight Training Summit draws 100
Less than one year after the first AOPA Flight Training Summit, the AOPA Flight Training Student Retention Initiative presented its findings at a gathering of nearly 100 participants in Hartford, Conn., prior to AOPA Aviation Summit. According to a report at AOPA.org, AOPA Director of Flight Training Initiatives Jennifer Storm has spearheaded the initiative. She […]
AOPA awards flight training scholarships
Recognizing that the cost of learning to fly can pose a significant barrier for some student pilots, AOPA earlier this year established two $5,000 flight training scholarships — the AOPA Flight Training Scholarship and the Erral Lea Plymate Memorial Scholarship. In addition, both Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) and Jeppesen approached AOPA to provide scholarship […]
FAA proposes $2.4 million penalty against Cessna
The FAA is proposing a $2.4 million penalty against Cessna Aircraft Co. after carbon composite parts of the wing of one of its aircraft came apart during flight. On Dec. 6, 2010, an FAA test pilot performing a production audit test flight in a Cessna Corvalis experienced a failure of the skin on the left […]
Wicks to host Stewart Systems workshop
Wicks Aircraft Supply will host a three-day workshop with Stewart Systems at SRT Aviation at Illinois’ Mt. Vernon Airport (MVN), Oct. 27–29. Class size will be restricted to 20 people. The classes will run from 8 am to 5 pm. The event will focus on fabric covering and taping, rib stitching, and painting techniques, according […]
Vaughn College partners with Redbird
Vaughn College and Redbird Flight Simulations are working together to develop a flight training program using Redbird’s Skyport flight training facility and simulation development laboratory opening this November at the San Marcos Municipal Airport in Texas. The FAA Part 141 program is designed to improve student pilot proficiency and safety while increasing student retention and […]
Terre Haute Air Center newest Avfuel-branded dealer
Terre Haute Air Center at Terre Haute International Airport (HUF) in Indiana has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs offering Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards, and more. Owned and operated by the Terre Haute International Airport Authority, Terre Haute Air Center serves western Indiana and eastern Illinois. Numerous pilot amenities are offered, including a […]