A Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aircraft has been turned into a work of art called “Cacciatore di Stelle by Mimmo Paladino and displayed at Galleria in Milan, Italy. This is the first time an aircraft has been painted by a contemporary artist, according to company officials, who note Paladino was inspired to create this work […]
Final agenda released for Training Reform Symposium
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has published the final agenda for its upcoming Pilot Training Reform Symposium. Keynote speakers include Mel Cintron, FAA General Aviation and Commercial Division Manager; Jack Pelton, Cessna’s President; and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. Additionally, King Schools Co-Owner Martha King will lead an Industry Leadership Panel consisting of […]
Diamond’s woes good new for other manufacturers
Diamond Aircraft says other companies are snapping up engineers and other workers laid off three weeks ago when the London, Ontario, Canada planemaker suspended its D-Jet program, according to a report at AVweb, which notes the company has run out of money to continue the development of the D-Jet and is waiting for a decision […]
Mica threatens to subpoena TSA chief
Republican congressman John Mica (R-Fla.) continued his quixotic war with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week when he slammed the agency for failing to show at a hearing last Thursday on new requirements for pilot’s licenses, according to a report from Aviation International News, which quotes Mica: “I can assure you, we’ll have the […]
Arizona passes bill adding aircraft operations to statute; could result in more places to land
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed SB1229 into law. The new law incorporates “operate aircraft” to a long list of recreational activities in Arizona’s Recreational Use Statute, 33-1551. It was initially introduced by Senator John Nelson on behalf of the Arizona State Land Department in response to a lawsuit against the state by an ATV […]
NC flight school approved for GI Bill
Burlington Aviation, a Cessna Pilot Center and FAA Part 141 flight school in Burlington, N.C., has been approved to receive both Veteran’s Administration Benefits from the GI Bill and, as a result, funding from the NC National Guard Tuition Assistance Program. “We are honored to be able to offer education to current and former military […]
Fly the Zenith CH-750…virtually
Flight simulator files for Zenith’s STOL CH 750 light sport utility airplane design are now available for the X-Plane program. “Ironically, this is the exact same airplane that we modeled for X-Plane that was flipped over (in the tornado) at Sun ’n Fun— it’s now the only way to fly this airplane,” says Zenith’s Sebastien […]
Aircraft Spruce East Super Sale
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale & Fly-In on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The distribution center is located at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, beside Falcon Field (FFC). As in the past, Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day […]
IMC Club releases Android app for CFIs
IMC Club International has released a new Android application exclusively design for flight instructors and CFI students. The application, soon to be available for the iPhone, is designed to help CFIs to navigate through complex endorsements and FAA regulations with ease, according to developers. It helps to ensure that students comply with all the required […]