Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., manufacturer of the PC-12 NG, is giving new customers an Apple iPad containing interactive content customized to each owner’s individual aircraft, as well as delivery documents, owner’s manuals and a variety of aviation apps. Each iPad comes pre-loaded with the Pilots Information Manual (PIM), an introduction to the company and the […]
World’s largest air show team to perform at Sun ‘n Fun
Team RV, the world’s largest air show team, will fill the sky at Sun ‘n Fun with 11 homebuilt aircraft in a display of close formation, formation aerobatics, and difficult rejoins on March 30. “At Sun ‘n Fun, pilots from all over the world converge to kick off the flying season, and Team RV intends […]
New maintenance facility opens at SUS
West County Aero, a veteran-owned aviation maintenance company, has opened its new maintenance facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Mo. West County Aero has been in business since 2008. The new 19,000-square-foot hangar will be used for maintenance as well as aircraft storage. This move has also created the opportunity for […]
Alcohol, poor weather factors in crash
This March 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: Grumman Yankee. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Golden, N.M. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot and passenger were commuting to work by […]
Destination: SLR
Way back on May 19, 1938, the first landing was made at what was to become Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Texas by an air mail pilot. Fast forward to modern days and the airport has begun preparations for its 75th anniversary in 2013. By then, airport officials hope SLR will be a destination […]
Launched on the same day…
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. Some of my era’s inspiration for strong participation in GA came from military aviation. Adding to the […]
Equity infusion brings new opportunities for Quest
Quest Aircraft Co,, manufacturer of the KODIAK, has completed a financing transaction for recapitalization and new investment. The additional funding is from private investors and will provide the company with continued financial stability, as well as allow it to ramp up production, according to company officials. “The last two years have been extremely challenging for […]
Air Force Museum virtual tour wins award
The U.S. Air Force recently recognized the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Virtual Tour with its 2010 Best Innovative Program Award in Public Affairs. The award followed requests from online visitors which prompted staff to move forward with uploading panoramic photos of all galleries, making the museum fully virtual. The tour is located […]
FAA administrator to speak at Training Reform Symposium
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will deliver a keynote speech during the Pilot Training Reform Symposium in May in Atlanta. Babbitt will address “Meeting the Training Challenges of the Second Century Of Flight” on the second day of the two-day event. In addition to securing the FAA Administrator, symposium organizers have assembled more than two dozen […]