In the ongoing debate the elimination of 100LL, a statistic that’s often thrown around is that 70% to 80% of the existing fleet could operate on existing fuels, while only 20% to 30% of the fleet require 100 octane fuels. But what GA needs to remember is that those 20-30% buy a majority of the […]
New CFI insurance program from SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educator‘s (SAFE) flight instructor liability insurance program will debut during AirVenture. The launch of this program fulfills a key promise made during the organization’s founding in 2009. The program offers extensive coverage for CFIs, including online applications and the ability to finance premium payments. A discount is also available […]
Wicks adds Power Flow system to catalog
Wicks Aircraft Supply has added Power Flow Tuned Exhaust Systems for the Cessna Skyhawk and Cardinal to their list of products for GA aircraft. Power Flow’s system replaces a stock exhaust unit with an FAA certified, performance enhancing asset. The design enables the engine to breathe better and develop closer to its actual rated horsepower, […]
Combs to speak at AirVenture
Michael Combs, who has flown a Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft over 13,400 miles as part of his “Flight for the Human Spirit,” will speak at AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh, Wis., next week. When Combs completes “The Flight for the Human Spirit,” he will have flown more than 20,000 miles and landed in all 50 […]
Fond du Lac plays host to auction
Flight Level Aircraft Auctions will host an aircraft auction at the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin airport (KFLD) on July 29 and 30. Flight Level held its first auction at Sun ‘n Fun in April. As of now, the website shows 17 aircraft registered for the upcoming auction.
CAP reaches oil spill response milestone
Civil Air Patrol‘s Deepwater Horizon Response has surpassed 10,000 volunteer hours and 1,000 hours of flight time providing aerial oil spill reconnaissance along the Gulf Coast. As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP pilots fly the coastline daily to monitor and document oil control efforts, while scanners onboard take photos of booms […]
NavWorx ADS600-B gets FCC nod
NavWorx, Inc. has received Federal Communications Commission Authorization on its ADS600-B Transceiver, which links to the NextGen air transportation system, a satellite technology providing real-time display of traffic and weather to pilots of equipped aircraft. Introduced in April at Sun ‘n Fun, the ADS600-B incorporates both transmit and receive capabilities of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast […]
Hiatt joins Flight Safety Foundation
Kevin Hiatt has joined the staff of the Flight Safety Foundation as executive vice president. In this role, he will take on certain safety projects, as well as day-to-day office management. Hiatt comes to the foundation from World Airways, Inc., where, starting in 2005, he served as director and then vice president for corporate safety […]
Sporty’s introduces tear-proof charts
Sporty’s laminated charts won’t rip, wrinkle or stain, say company officials, who note their thick coating resists damage, but still allows for the charts to be folded. All United States Sectional Charts are available in the tear-proof format. “If you’re a frequent flyer or a flight instructor, you’ll appreciate the sturdiness of these charts,” said […]