Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, recently installed a state-of-the art Level 5 advanced training device. The simulator includes a 220 degree panoramic visual display. For more information: EpicFlightAcademy.com.
Harrison Ford’s next big challenge: Promoting general aviation
Actor and pilot Harrison Ford said at Oshkosh that after he steps down as honorary chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Young Eagles program later this year, he plans to take a more prominent role to help those in Washington and other decision makers understand GA issues. At the annual Young Eagles Awards dinner, […]
Smyrna Air Center tapped for King Air conversions
GE Aviation has named the Power 90 as a GE Preferred Engine Conversion for the King Air 90 aircraft. Additionally, Smyrna Air Center has been named a GE Designated Engine Installer for the Walter M601E engine on King Air 90 aircraft. Smyrna Air Center of Smyrna, Tennessee, holds the rights to the Power 90 conversion […]
The unstoppable growth of LSA
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON As this is written, the aviation world is again buzzing about Oshkosh, or as EAA now prefers, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The LSA world was exceedingly well represented at the big show. With the significantly new grounds layout, things don’t look exactly the same — and that’s a good thing. Once the […]
Go paperless with Honeywell’s AV8OR ACE
Honeywell introduced at AirVenture its AV8OR ACE, a new 7-inch touch screen handheld Global Positioning System (GPS). The Bendix/King by Honeywell AV8OR ACE, offered at introductory price of $1,999, provides geo-referenced FAA charts, eliminating the need for general aviation pilots to carry paper charts, according to company officials. “The AV8OR ACE is able to display […]
SkyCatcher deliveries to begin by year’s end
Cessna Aircraft Co.’s SkyCatcher has been deemed to be in compliance with ASTM International standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin before year’s end, according to officials at the Wichita-based company. “This is significant not only for Cessna, but for the aviation community as a whole,” said Cessna Chairman, President and CEO […]
Arkansas GA jobs forum slated
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), in partnership with Dassault Falcon and Hawker Beechcraft Corp., will host a General Aviation Jobs for Arkansas forum Aug. 12 with Senator Mark Pryor, Senator Blanche Lincoln and Governor Mike Beebe. The forum will be held at 9 a.m. at Dassault Falcon’s facility at the Little Rock National Airport […]
Controller negotiations continue
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For nearly three years, air traffic controllers have been working under imposed work rules after they failed to reach a contract agreement with the FAA. Now that a new administrator has taken office — and an arbitration panel is in place — are things finally getting settled? Maybe. The two groups are […]
‘Sky Jeep’ takes off
Zenith Aircraft Co. has partnered with JabiruUSA to offer the STOL CH 701 aircraft kit bundled with the complete firewall-forward installation for the Jabiru 2200 aircraft engine. Priced under $30,000, the Zenith STOL CH 701 kit with Jabiru 2200 engine package includes the all-metal STOL CH 701 kit (airframe and finishing kits), the 85-hp direct-drive, […]