L-3 Avionics Systems’ chief pilot, Todd Scholten, and Mark Linsley, aftermarket business development representative and pilot, flew to Haiti Jan. 25 to deliver medical supplies for the earthquake relief effort. They flew L-3 Avionics’ company King Air C90 aircraft. L-3 Avionics and sister division ACSS donated $25,000 for fuel and aircraft expenses to conduct six […]
NATA releases video briefing: ‘Hypocrisy’
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has issued the third release in its video briefings series. Titled “Hypocrisy,” in this video, NATA President James Coyne asserts that the best way to get the economy moving is to get America moving. Coyne points out that in his first year as president, President Barack Obama has used […]
FBO Manager software now available
FBO Plus, the parent company of FBO Manager, and Eastern Aviation Fuels, the exclusive distributor of branded aviation fuels for Shell Oil Products, U.S., have launched a program to offer FBO Manager software to all FBO locations in the U.S. “We are very pleased to have formed a strategic alliance with Eastern Aviation Fuels to […]
National Jets offers bonus points for big game
Flying into South Florida’s National Jets FBO at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) for the upcoming pro football all star and title games could earn pilots, plane owners and schedulers up to 10,000 bonus WingPoints from Phillips 66 Aviation. From Jan. 27 through Feb. 10, transactions made at National Jets with a WingPoints Rewards Card […]
Sporty’s Fly-In set for May 15
May 15, 2010, will be a big day at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) in Ohio. Not only is it Sporty’s Annual Fly-In, but it’s also the celebration of International Learn to Fly Day. “We’re challenging pilots to come to our Fly-In and bring at least one friend who may be interested in flying,” says […]
Schweiss debuts new design hydraulic doors
Schweiss Doors recently introduced a new series of hydraulic doors featuring a specially-designed self-supporting framework. Contractors appreciate the ease, convenience and engineering strength of these new hydraulic packages, say company officials. “Building a better door is what drives our business,” relates Mike Schweiss, CEO. For more information: Bifold.com
Poor choice of runway for Cessna pilot
This January 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 170A. Location: Ellsworth, Maine. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot elected to attempt a landing at a private airstrip […]
What do you need to know about UAS?
By R. KURT BARNHART, Ph.D., CFII-MEI, A&P/IA For those pilots who haven’t noticed it, there is an emerging trend in aviation that is sure to impact most Americans — whether they know it or not — and most assuredly will impact the general aviation community. The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), as it is known in […]
Students restoring Stits Skycoupe
For the past two years, a group of seven high school students has gathered nearly every Saturday at a small hangar on Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., to work on restoring a 1963 Skycoupe. Designed by Ray Stits, who founded EAA Chapter One and has been associated with Flabob for decades, the Skycoupe was […]