It has been more than 10 years since a new Learjet platform was introduced to the general aviation market. The latest, the Learjet 85, is featured in February’s issue of Manufacturing Digital. Expected to be ready for the market in 2013, the mid-range business jet will be built primarily from carbon composites. Ralph Acs, vice-president […]
Most memorable records of 2010
Each year, the National Aeronautic Association tracks dozens of world and national record attempts. New U.S. records are certified and those qualifying as world records are then ratified with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). At the end of each year, under the direction of the Contest and Records Department, a list of the “most memorable” […]
Sun ‘n Fun unveils evening programs
This year’s line-up of evening programs at Sun ‘n Fun ranges from a panel of Navy pilots commemorating the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation and one of the most recognized names in general aviation for more than a half century — Paul Poberezny — to a look into the future of aviation by the world’s […]
World’s smallest transponder takes off
It’s the size of a business card. Weighing less than a cell phone, it’s the world’s smallest aviation transponder — and it’s on board Kansas State University’s unmanned aircraft vehicle. The XPS-TR transponder was developed by Sagetech Corp., Hood River, Ore., and has shattered size records with a footprint smaller than that of a standard […]
Burnum joins Business Jet Access
Business Jet Access at Love Field (DAL) in Dallas has named John Burnum, Jr. as Director of Business Development, responsible for growing the company’s maintenance capabilities. He previously was regional sales manager for King Aerospace. A 22-year aviation services veteran, Burnum also held key management positions with Gulfstream Aerospace, including completion sales executive, and has […]
Jet blast tips Cessna
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Tucson, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Following an uneventful landing, the student pilot and flight instructor were […]
LSA world flocks to Sebring
Rapidly changing and diverse weather and rapidly changing and diverse aircraft — that describes this year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., held Jan. 20-23. One day the sun shone and the wind blew. On another day the temperatures were near freezing and the wind blew. Then one day it rained so much that, […]
Design the paint scheme for Zenith’s demo plane
As Zenith Aircraft Co. completes its new CH 650 B demonstrator plane, it is soliciting paint scheme designs. The winning design will be shown off at Sun ‘n Fun, which kicks off March 29. According to company founder Sebastien Heintz, “We’d like the new paint scheme for our new CH 650 to help highlight the […]
Garmin teams with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Garmin International Inc. has teamed with ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to help a Florida family get the airplane makeover they need and deserve. For more than 25 years, Joe Hurston, a pilot and the founder of Air Mobile Ministries, and his wife Cindy, a former nurse, have been on a quest to provide clean […]