SheltAir Aviation Services has expanded its FBO network with the addition of a facility at the Pompano Beach Air Park (PMP) in Pompano Beach, Florida. This brings the SheltAir FBO network to 13 FBOs in New York, Georgia and Florida. Pompano Beach Air Park is located approximately five miles northeast of Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport […]
Caravan EVS STC awarded
One Sky Aviation has received an STC for installation of the Max Viz EVS-100/600 Enhanced Vision System for the Cessna Caravan product line, including the 208 and 208B models. The EVS-100/600 weighs less than 1.5 pounds and mounts like any external antenna. An introductory price of $20,995 is being offered for a limited time for […]
Pitcairn biography released
Just published by Bryn Athyn College Press is “Harold F. Pitcairn: Aviator, Inventor, and Developer of the Autogiro.” The book chronicles the life of aviation pioneer Pitcairn, 1897-1960, who developed the Pitcairn Mailwing plane and one of the first commercial airlines, which later became Eastern Airlines. He is best known for his role in developing […]
RC air show prepares for takeoff
Giant-scale models of jets, warbirds and helicopters will land on the runway behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, from Sept. 4-6. The 14th Annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show is scheduled during Labor Day weekend and features aircraft from all eras of aviation history. Nearly 150 pilots […]
Flight Design appoints Western distributor
Flight Design USA has appointed Flight Design West as the new western states distributor for the CT series LSA. Flight Design West, based in Las Vegas, has teamed with Lone Mountain Aviation and Mountain Aircraft Sales to handle the LSA from sales to training. Flight Design West will cover Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, […]
Failure to switch tanks bad move
The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.
A new lease on life for OKB
Oceanside Municipal Airport (OKB) in California has a new lease on life. According to a story at AOPA.org, Airport Property Ventures will take over the airport’s operations in September. That company has promised to spend $21 million on airport improvements over the next 25 years. Read the full story here.
Should GA airports receive a security score?
Is it time for a security scoring system at GA airports? A recent post by John Infanger of Airport Business Magazine shines light on the concept, which he heard about from two security professionals, Bob Jandebeur, a former FBO operator who now heads his own security firm, and John Sullivan, a former chair of the […]
‘Liberty Belle’ returns to ISM as part of tour
“Liberty Belle,” the most recently restored World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, will return “home” to Kissimmee Gateway Airport where she underwent a 14-year restoration as part of tour honoring World War II veterans. Public flights on the bomber will be offered Oct. 3-4. The B-17, one of only 14 still flying today, spent […]