Long-time pilot Arnold Palmer, who started flying in 1956, made his last flight as PIC Jan. 31, according to report at Golf Digest magazine, which notes that when Palmer, 81, flew his Cessna Citation 10 jet from Palm Springs to Orlando that morning, it was his last flight as pilot. His medical expired that day, […]
SGJ increases aerobatic box as air show stars prepare for the upcoming season
Northeast Florida Regional Airport(SGJ) in St. Augustine, Fla., has launched the “seasonal” increase in its aerobatic box. Residents and airport users can expect increased flight activity pertaining to the practice, annual training and recertification of aerobatic pilots in preparation for the 2011 air show season and United States and worldwide aerobatic competitions, airport officials said. […]
Bye Energy expands
Bye Energy, Inc., which is working on an electric-hybrid engine for GA aircraft, has extended its presence to Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in Jefferson County, Colo., and expanded its headquarters facility at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colo. Bye Energy is conducting ground tests for its Green Flight Program at the Beyond The Edge hangar at […]
Mid-Continent Instruments has radar in its sights
Mid-Continent Instruments has added weather radar capabilities, including calibration, overhaul, repair and exchange. The Wichita company is expanding its equipment and employees to incorporate the additional services, officials note. Mid-Continent Instruments is offering its customers factory-level support on legacy equipment, beginning with Bendix/King radars — the receiver and transmitter in the RDR 2000 and RDR […]
Kentucky Airport Challenge slated
The first-ever Kentucky Airport Challenge: Passport to Kentucky is set to take off this summer. The Kentucky Airport Challenge will encourage pilots to fly to participating general aviation airports, during June and July, for Kentucky General Aviation Appreciation Month, according to a report at ISurfMuhlenberg.com, which notes that pilots who participate will receive a passport, […]
HelpFourPaws uses GA to rescue animals
HelpFourPaws, an animal transport rescue organization, based at Florida’s Saint Augustine Regional Airport (SGJ), rescued more than 770 animals last year. This year, the group hopes to double that number, according to Elliot Mintzer, executive director. Mintzer has been named to the organization’s 2011 Board of Directors, along with: Kathryn Mackenzie, Vice President; Barry Ford, […]
First-ever SOAR Key West this Saturday
The first-ever Southernmost Openhouse & Aviation Review (SOAR) Key West is being held at Key West International Airport (EYW) on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9-4. This free to the public, family-friendly aviation event is being produced by a new not-for-profit organization called Friends of the Airport. SOAR will include static display aircraft to check out, […]
ASA’s 2011 Catalog available
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) has released its 2011 catalog, which includes descriptions, part numbers and pricing for the company’s complete product line, such as textbooks for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, test preparation books and software, FAA handbooks, pilot supplies, flight simulation and tutorial software, eBooks, mobile device apps and more. The full-color […]
Runway stunt kills two
This February 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: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Tallahassee, Fla. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who held an ATP certificate, had previously […]