Homer Kolb, 78, of Phoenixville, Pa., died July 12 about a week after successful surgery to implant stents into blocked arteries. Kolb was the designer of numerous ultralight and experimental aircraft going back to 1980. He was elected to the EAA Hall of Fame in 1999 and has received countless additional honors and recognitions. His […]
Chickasaw students take off
The number of students enrolled in the Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy more than doubled this year, as 82 students signed up for the summer camp. The students, aged 10-18, belong to the Chickasaw Nation. During the camp, which is based in Ada, Okla., the future flyers are exposed to everything from launching rockets […]
New owner for Commander Premier Aircraft
Commander Premier Aircraft Corp. (CPAC), based at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Missouri, has been sold to Aero-Base Inc. of Montreal, Canada. Aero-Base will buy the FAA Type Certificate and production assets for the Commander line of high performance, single-engine aircraft. The agreement requires that Aero-Base also ink a deal for the company’s production facility […]
100 planes to celebrate 100 years
Pilots from across Canada are answering the call to join a record breaking flight planned for July 17, according to a report at SooToday.com, which reports: 91 airplanes and approximately 200 pilots have already signed up for the Cross Canada Century Event, virtually assuring that organizers will reach their 100 airplane target. These 100 airplanes […]
Cirrus teams with API for parts and customer service
Cirrus Aircraft and Aerospace Products International, Inc. (API) recently inked a deal in which API will provide all supply chain services and logistics solutions for spare parts and related materials in support of the SR-Series piston aircraft product line. Additionally, API will manage procurement and parts inventory for the field, forecast all spare parts demand […]
Gleim launches Garmin 530 online training course
Gleim has introduced an interactive online course that details how to operate the Garmin 530 GPS. The streaming audiovisual presentations give examples and instruction from real-world experience on how and when to use the various features of the Garmin 530. Downloadable reference materials are available to study offline. The course qualifies for credit in the […]
Pulsar ExP debuts
AerLEDs has introduced its Pulsar ExP, an all-LED nav/strobe/position light that does not require an external power supply. The light, designed for experimental use, retails for $895.95. For more information: www.aeroLEDs.com.
Go supersonic — at the office
Go supersonic with the Douglas DC-8 Cowling Reception Desk. Sleek and refined, with an upward angle and dynamic style, this piece is a real scene-stealer. Integrating engine inlets from a CFM56 engine, it measures 78 inches outside and 63 inches on the inside. The sleek, interior desk is made from maple-ply and features a black, […]
PS Engineering cuts prices
PS Engineering has reduced its prices for its PMA7000B Audio Control Panel with integrated Marker beacon receiver. List price is now $1,595, a $400 decrease. “PS Engineering wants to help stimulate aircraft owners, and the PMA7000B is a great way to help,” said company founder Mark Scheuer. “The PMA7000B is backward compatible with the old […]