Diamond Aircraft and its North American Diamond Regional Distribution Centers are offering time-limited incentives to buyers of new Diamond aircraft. The incentives, which kicked off at Sun ‘n Fun, provide cash credits for aircraft ordered by April 30. The cash credits start at $15,000 for the HK36 and DA20; to $25,000 for the DA40; to […]
Alternative fuel featured at AERO
Flight enthusiasts and general aviation industry officials will be able to watch an aircraft being powered by a high-octane, unleaded, sustainable fuel during Europe’s largest trade show for general aviation next week (April 13-16). Officials from Swift Enterprises Ltd., based in the Purdue Research Park in Indiana, will be on hand as a B60 Beechcraft […]
New spray wax debuts
Waxing a plane or car used to be a big job, but now you can do it with little effort with the new Eagle One Wax As-U-Dry, according to company officials. Wash your plane and leave it wet. Spray on Wax As-U-Dry. Dry with a towel or chamois and you have that “just-waxed” look, company […]
Express JeppView debuts
Jeppesen introduced at Sun ’n Fun the “Express JeppView” digital charting solution that replaces paper terminal charts and procedures for the general and small business aviation markets. Express JeppView digital charting services are also now available through the Jeppesen Mobile TC charting App for iPad at no additional charge for digital charting subscribers, according to […]
Take the controls of a warbird
Join the Flight Crew Training Program with Canadian Warplane Heritage and Jet Aircraft Museum during the Canadian Aviation Expo and you could be at the controls of a T-33 Jet, Harvard Trainer, Beech 18 or B25 Bomber. Organizers promise that one trainee from each ground school will fly, but space is limited to 30 trainees […]
Aerobatics practice kills one
This April 2009 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: Curtiss Wright P-40N. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Mastic Beach, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot’ s son, he and […]
Sun ’n Fun hosts Town Hall Meeting
Last Saturday afternoon a Town Hall Meeting was held on the Sun ’n Fun grounds, hosted by Congressman Sam Graves (R.-Mo.), who is undoubtedly GA’s biggest supporter on Capitol Hill. Graves, a pilot and aircraft owner, is co-chairman of the GA Caucus in the House of Representatives, sharing duties with John Barrow (D-Ga.). The GA […]
Green flying machines closer to reality
Designs that may make airplanes greener and quieter for future generations are one step closer to reality with recent NASA contract awards. Four industry and academic teams will split $16.5 million for additional research into ideas for aircraft that could be in the marketplace between 2030 and 2035. NASA refers to this time period as […]
ICON looks to Georgia for plant
Light Sport Aircraft maker ICON Aircraft is considering several cities around Atlanta for its manufacturing plant, according to a report at CovNews.com, which notes the company is planning to build at minimum a 100,000-square-foot facility to produce its two-person, A5 sport aircraft, which sells for $139,000. Read the full report here.