Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received EASA approval for all 100, 200, and 300 (including the 350) series King Air aft jump seat kits. AvFab also has a U.S. STC and Brazil STC for these seats, according to company officials. The jump seat folds down from the side wall of the aircraft in the aft baggage […]
Iowa Aviation Conference prepares for takeoff
The 2010 Iowa Aviation Conference takes off April 21 and 22. This year’s conference offers a full lineup of events, including: Airport board member training that will provide an overview of laws, duties, responsibilities, and tips that will enhance the effectiveness of airport boards and commissions; State aviation office update on aviation programs and current […]
Piper taps Groom as new exec vp
Randy Groom, an experienced aviation professional with more than 36 years of leadership roles in general aviation, is the new executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer support for Piper Aircraft, Inc. Piper President & CEO Kevin Gould said Piper selected Groom, 56, after an extensive search to find just the right fit to […]
Electrical issue leads to gear failure
This April 2008 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: Lancair 320. Injuries: None. Location: Hillsboro, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was in cruise flight when […]
The Bearhawk Build: Homebuilt project cornerstone of new youth program
Every Thursday evening in the fellowship hall of Evangelistic Center Church in Olathe, Kansas, Joel Beyer and a group of young men get together to build a plane. Dubbed “The Bearhawk Build,” the project is a cornerstorne of EagleFlight Aviation Ministries, an aviation ministry begun by Beyer, a CFI and youth pastor. EagleFlight has three […]
And then Tecnam came to town…
Like so many uncontrolled airports dotting the landscape, my home field has always been a bit sparse on the business front. We had the FBO…and we had…you know, we had the…umm….well, we had the FBO, This has, at times, been a real point of contention for the locals, because our lack of GA business tenants […]
CAP flies disaster relief missions in Massachusetts
Following record rainfall and subsequent flooding, members of Civil Air Patrol’s Brockton Composite Squadron have flown a series of disaster relief missions to chronicle the impact in their area. Using the squadron’s Cessna 182, aircrews have taken to the skies in their role as members of the U.S. Air Force auxiliary to obtain digital images […]
Earhart’s Runway Grill to open at LAL April 5
A new restaurant, Earhart’s Runway Grill, will open April 5 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida, home to the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Earhart’s will specialize in American fare with lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Breakfast will be served on Saturdays and Sundays. “We’re thrilled to death,” said David […]
New aviation TV series set to take off
The producers of “The Aviators”, a new television series that premieres this fall, has added two Canadian broadcasters. The Global Television Network will be airing the series across its entire Canadian network from coast to coast. Additionally, Victoria, BC’s CHEK-TV will be airing the show in Western Canada (also viewable across the country on most […]