The Horry County Department of Airports is looking for suggestions on how to attract traffic and revenue to the Conway-Horry Airport. The department decided in June that it would continue to run the airport’s FBO and fueling operations until the economy picked up and better proposals for taking over the operations would come in, but […]
‘Close Calls – Lessons to Live By’
In an upcoming pilot safety series on DVD, “Close Calls – Lessons To Live By,” aviation masters Bob Hoover and Wayne Handley reveal the wisdom gained from their combined 50,000 hours of flying experience, often in extreme conditions. Each of them shares how they survived in-flight emergencies by applying simple safety principles. Using actual crash […]
Experimental ‘type ratings’ issued to Viper pilots
Viper Aircraft Corp. pilot Alain Garcia and professional test pilot Len Fox of L.A. Fox Unlimited have received their Authorized Experimental Aircraft certificates in the Viperjet aircraft. “To my knowledge, Viper Aircraft is the first experimental aviation company in its class to receive an Authorized Experimental Aircraft certificate,” said Scott Hanchette, president. “It is, in […]
Build A Plane to host Teachers’ Day at AirVenture
Build A Plane will sponsor Teacher’s Day at EAA AirVenture later this month. The July 28 event will expose teachers to a variety of programs and curricula that allow educators to put aviation in classrooms, from kindergarten through high school grades. Teachers from across the United States are expected to participate. “We are amazed how […]
Bubble windows available for Cessnas
Great Lakes Aero Products’ STC’d bubble “domed” door windows are now available for all Cessna 170s, 172s, 180s, 182s, 185s, 205s 206s and 207s. Windows, which are available for the opening windows for all models and non-opening window for most models, are available in clear, green, gray or “solar control” gray tints. For more information: […]
Exhibit honors World War II aces
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is the home of the American Fighter Aces Association and holds their collections and archives. A new exhibit draws from this valuable resource to portray the World War II military experience of fighter ace Maj. James C. Stewart and fellow pilots in the famous 56th Fighter Group – acclaimed […]
Stratos 714 cabin mock-up to be at Oshkosh
Stratos Aircraft recently completed a full-scale cabin mock-up of its Stratos 714 Very Light Personal Jet, which will be displayed at this month’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. For the first time, potential customers will have an opportunity to sit in the Stratos 714. Officials with the Bend, Ore-based company said they will use the opportunity to […]
Hawker Beechcraft Services taking orders for WAAS/LPV
A Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) solution will be available this summer for all Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker 800XP aircraft. The upgrade is a cooperative effort between Rockwell Collins and Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC). HBC’s factory-owned aircraft service centers are now taking pre-orders and pre-scheduling aircraft for […]
PBY-5A Catalina available for FSX downloads
The PBY Catalina is now available for download for FSX direct. The PBY-5 entered production in 1940 with high power engines that made the aircraft suitable for reliable, long-range flight. The Catalina also served the military of allies including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden. Following the war, many were converted to aerial […]