SimCom Training Centers’ Falcon 20 and Westwind II devices have received FAA approval and statements of qualification designating them as Level C simulators. Acquired late last year from CAE, the devices are located at SimCom’s Park South training center in Orlando, Florida. Prior to entering service with SimCom, both were updated with wide-screen visual systems, […]
TeamKitfox.com reaches 1,000 members
TeamKitfox.com, an online community for builders, owners, and prospective purchasers, recently surpassed its 1,000th registered member. With more than 4,500 Kitfox kits sold worldwide, membership is expected to increase substantially in the coming months, say developers of the website, which launched in 2008. The centerpiece of TeamKitfox.com is a set of forums where users can […]
GCK FBO changes name, expands
Saker Aviation Services, an FBO at Garden City Municipal Airport (GCK) in Kansas (GCK), recently expanded with a recent move into a larger facility. The expansion comes in conjunction with the company’s recent rebranding efforts and name change from FirstFlight to Saker Aviation Services. As part of their divestiture of Airborne Inc. last March, Saker […]
Buzzing park proves fatal
This March 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Location: Gun Barrel City, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: On the day of the accident, […]
Online TV series showcases custom motorcycles inspired by history warbirds
Warbikes LLC has launched a new online TV series for historic warplane and custom motorcycle enthusiasts called “WarBikes — Kickstarting History.” Shows are comprised of multiple mini-series offering viewers an up-close experience as a build team explores the history and craftsmanship behind historic American military aircraft and then produces a custom motorcycle worthy of its […]
Red Bull pilots train in the Arizona desert
With only weeks to go before the first stop of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship, pilots are seeking optimum training conditions in order to be fighting fit for the Abu Dhabi race at the end of March, according to a story at AvStop.com, which notes: “It seems the Arizona desert is an […]
Red Bull Race prepares for takeoff
The 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship season kicks off in Abu Dhabi, UAE on March 26 and 27. Pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230 mph while withstanding forces up to 12 Gs. Each race is a two-day competition with a Qualifying and Race […]
ERAU seeks partners for Green Flight bid
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are looking for partners to join them in the Green Flight Challenge, a contest to produce and fly an aircraft that can average at least 100 mph, reach 4,000 feet, and achieve more than 200 passenger miles per gallon. Embry-Riddle is one of 18 competitors selected to take part in […]
Fly into Newark?
A customized online training tool that provides pilots flying into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) free access to safety information about the airport, including its location, layout, operations, regulations, and safety and security procedures has been launched by he National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st program together with the Port Authority […]