When Sport Pilot was developed, it was thought that training for ultralight pilots would be in Special-Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA). Until sufficient S-LSAs could be produced, the FAA said pilots could train in ultralights certified as Experimental-LSAs until Jan. 31, 2010, according to a story at EAA.org, which notes: The FAA envisioned this timeframe would […]
CGS celebrates 100 years of flight
College Park Airport (CGS) in Maryland celebrates 100 years of flight with AirFair 100!, slated for Aug. 29. The event includes an air show, featuring the Misty Blues Skydiving Team; Greg Koontz; The Flying Farmer and Decathalon Aerobatics; Kevin Russo, T-6 Texan; Otto the Helicopter; Bob Essell, the Ultralight Wingwalker; and Dan Buchanan, Hanglider Routine. […]
SAFE sets goals during AirVenture
Approximately 100 members, corporate supporters, and guests participated in the first annual dinner meeting of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) held during AirVenture. The board of directors presented plaques of appreciation to members who had joined at the Platinum level. Two awards were introduced as well. The first was presented to Radek […]
Simulator association in the works
Glass Simulator Center at Aurora Municipal Airport in Illinois has launched an effort to form a new GA simulator training association. The organization’s goals will be to raise awareness of the value of general aviation simulator training, provide a forum for the providers of flight-simulation devices, training programs and support services, and to advance the […]
Reader Plates now available on Kindle DX
Now available from Reader Plates, LLC are combined approach plates and Airport/Facility directories for the Kindle DX electronic book reader. The FAA/NACO terminal approach procedures are organized for ease of use and are formatted for readability on the Kindle DX, according to officials with the Austin, Texas-based company. Each procedure is viewable and sunlight readable […]
A new way to view Jepp charts
Jeppesen has joined forces with SOLIDFX and iRex to provide pilots with a new way to view and manage Jeppesen electronic terminal charts with a portable e-reader device. Jeppesen’s vector graphic electronic charts, displayed on the FX10 system by SOLIDFX, give pilots access to approaches, standard instrument departures, standard terminal arrival routes and airport diagrams. […]
World Aerobatic Championship to air live
Internet sports TV channel, airsports.tv, will host exclusive live online coverage of the 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championship Aug. 28-29. This will be the first time that live broadcast of the FAI World Aerobatic Championship will be available online. The online TV channel will broadcast live online with full running commentary for up to six […]
Blackhawk unveils Caravan engine upgrade
Blackhawk Modifications unveiled the newest member of its family of engine upgrades at AirVenture last month. The 850-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine delivers new life to the already venerable Grand Caravan by introducing an additional 175 shp in all phases of flight, according to company officials, who note certification is expected in the fourth […]
Flight Design features hand controls
Flight Design now offers hands-only control of its CT, plus an underside cargo pod that can hold a wheelchair, folding bicycle or other items too large to store in the LSA’s main baggage area. The modified control stick has two grips: The right is equipped with a push-to-talk button and a switch for throttle control; […]