AvBid Aircraft Auctions (AvBid) will hold a two-day aviation auction March 30-31 during Sun ‘n Fun at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. Officials from AvBid said the two-day auction will include both piston and turbine-powered aircraft and will be streamed live via the Internet to a worldwide audience. The Sun ’n Fun […]
Young Eagles 5X more likely to become pilots
Getting young people engaged in flying in the midst of a technology-filled world may seem like a daunting task, but new data shows that the EAA Young Eagles program is making a significant impact in creating aviators. The results emerged from a joint EAA/FAA project that matched the names of Young Eagles, now ages 15-34, […]
Flight Safety Foundation to partner with humanitarian agency to increase safety
The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has entered into a partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian agency, to improve the safety level of its humanitarian flight operations. “As one of the leading aviation safety groups, we are thrilled to be able to work with the WFP-operated United Nations Humanitarian Air Service […]
CFI Renewal webinar slated
AVSeminars is offering an eight-day, two-hours per day “live” Webinar beginning March 28. With a webcam, headset and high-speed internet connection, CFIs can participate in a Flight Instructor Renewal Course presented Monday through Thursday between 2000 and 2200 ET. President and Chief Instructor Bruce Micek points out that each two hour, nightly module may be […]
Power Flow debuts progressive rebates for Mooney owners
Power Flow Systems, manufacturer of high performance tuned exhaust systems, has set-up a progressive rebate program for 180-hp and 200-hp Mooney aircraft owners. The amount of the discount depends on the number of Mooney owners who purchase a tuned exhaust. The program runs through the end of EAA AirVenture or July 31. Each Mooney owner […]
Pacific Oil Cooler celebrates 50 years
Pacific Oil Cooler Service Inc. is celebrating its 50th year as FAA Repair Station RF3R813L (and more recently EASA.145.5554), specializing in the overhaul and recertification of aircraft oil coolers, fuel heaters, valves, condensers, and evaporators. Pacific offers its customers a turnaround time of usually just four to five days, according to officials, who note, “because […]
Jamaica to participate in Sun ‘n Fun
With Jamaica’s third international airport, Ian Fleming International, now open, the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Airports Authority of Jamaica have joined forces to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held March 29-April 3 in Lakeland, Fla. Approximately 200,000 attendees are expected over the six days with strong […]
Night flight ends with a bang
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Cleveland, Miss. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot and a CFI were on an instructional night flight. […]
Empty Nester LSAs
When the Light Sport Aircraft category was created in 2004, it was touted as a category of aircraft designed for use by flight schools and student pilots as LSAs are usually more economical to operate than many of the four-place designs that make up the backbone of the training fleet. But now the economy of […]