Skydiving centers are pitching in on the Haiti relief efforts, using skydiving aircraft to transport food and medical supplies to the earthquake-ravaged island. “Jump aircraft are especially well-suited for these missions,” said Ed Scott, executive director of the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA). “Most have large cargo doors and are easily converted to carry cargo. Most […]
Piper begins global expansion
Despite the current economic downturn, investment by the Singapore-based owners of Piper Aircraft, Inc. has enabled the company to move forward on many fronts, from the formation of a new company focused on Asia/Pacific initiatives, to accelerated development of its PiperJet, PiperSport and other products, company officials said at the Singapore Air Show last week. […]
Career advice from the cockpit
Air Force Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman, the best-selling author of “Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Relationships and Reach New Heights in Business,” never expected to find a business lesson in the cockpit of an F-16 jet fighter at 20,000 feet and Mach 2. But during 65 combat missions in Iraq and […]
Retooling delays SkyCatcher deliveries
Cessna Aircraft has sent a letter to buyers of its new Skycatcher, saying deliveries of its Light Sport Aircraft will be delayed from six to 10 months, according to a recent story in The Wichita Eagle. The story notes that the production line in Shenyang, China, must be retooled, necessitating the delays. The retooling will […]
FAA to use Mustang sim to study pilot interaction with TAS and XMWX
The FAA has contracted with Frasca International, Inc., to build a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) for the Cessna Citation Mustang light jet, which will be used as part of a NASA research grant by the Aerospace Human Factors Research Lab (AHFRL) at the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute in Oklahoma City. Research will focus first […]
Pops and Props Gala slated
The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society will hold the sixth Annual Pops and Props Gala & Silent Auction for the 1940 Air Terminal Museum March 27 at Houston’s original art-deco air terminal at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The event offers guests a chance to enjoy the same glamorous style that characterized the golden age of […]
Cirrus teams with Red Bull Air Race
Cirrus Aircraft has entered into a global partnership with the Red Bull Air Race for the 2010 World Championships. Guests attending the races in the Race Club or the High Flyer’s Lounge will have access to the SR22 series of piston aircraft, as well as the upcoming Cirrus Vision personal jet. “The Red Bull Air […]
Wicks cuts prices on streamline tubing
Wicks Aircraft Supply has received a large shipment of streamline tubing, or strut material, and company officials say the high volume allows them to cut prices on popular sizes by 40% to 60%. Tubing that was once $29.58 per foot is now $13.50; stock that sold for $21.47 per foot is now $11.50. There is […]
Horizon Aviation launches new website
Horizon Aviation, Inc. has launched a new website, which features a community blog, a “student milestone” roster of achievements, and an e-commerce component that will allosite visitors to purchase flight exploration packages online for themselves or as a gift for a budding flight enthusiast. Horizon Aviation is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school headquartered […]