Pilots N Paws, an online forum that connects animal rescue groups and volunteer pilots, will relocate hundreds of homeless animals the weekend of Sept. 18 from the Gulf Coast to shelters and foster homes in other parts of the country in an effort dubbed The Pilots N Paws Gulf Coast Rescue Flyway. “These animals need […]
Catalina Aero Club takes off
The Catalina Island Conservancy’s pilots support group has become the newly reenergized Catalina Aero Club. The revitalized group was conceived among pilots during last year’s 50th anniversary celebration of general aviation on the island that brought 150 pilots and a crowd of more than 400 to the Airport in the Sky. “There was a new-found […]
Crop dusters keep Iowa’s farms healthy
The saying “pennies from heaven” certainly doesn’t refer to aerial spraying, according to a report at Manufacturing.net, which states that agricultural aviation contributes $214 million to the state’s economy because of increased crop productivity, according to a study released last year by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation. That’s not all: 86% of […]
Rare warbird pulled from reservoir
A Curtiss-Wright SB2C-4 Helldiver, submerged under 90 feet of water for that past 65 years and raised to the surface last week, is headed to Florida where plans are to restore and put it on display at Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum, according to a report at EAA.org.
iFly 700 debuts
Adventure Pilot LLC, has introduced the iFly 700, a satellite GPS portable navigation device for general aviation pilots that offers everything from flight planning to en route navigation. Feature packed with image enhanced hi-resolution sectional maps, highlighted Special Use Airspace, IFR Low En Route charts, Approach and Departure charts and a full Airport Facility Directory […]
National Aircraft Resale Association moves HQ to Dallas
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) is moving its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Dallas, Texas, effective Sept. 1. After a longtime presence in the nation’s capital, the association of aircraft brokers, dealers and aviation service providers will operate its offices from the new location in a Dallas suburb. The new mailing address is: P.O. […]
Allianz launches online claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched Aviation Online Claims, which provides customers 24/7/365, secured, online access to claims information. “This takes customer service to a whole new level,” said Harold Clark, Global Aviation Head, Americas. “With Aviation Online Claims, risk managers and brokers have immediate access to the information they need to efficiently […]
LogTen Pro updated
Coradine Aviation Systems has unveiled an update to its software for pilots using Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch: LogTen Pro for the iPhone. This is the third update for Coradine’s iPhone Logbook software and offers many new features, according to company officials. “We’ve had fantastic feedback on the current LogTen Mobile Application, including some great […]
Iron Man helmet premieres
Lincoln Electric has launched its new limited edition Iron Man VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet. This solar-powered helmet joins the 700G Series and features authorized graphics inspired by the box office hit “Iron Man 2” and comic books by Marvel. In addition to the Iron Man character graphics and signature gold and red colors, the solar-powered […]