Ace World War II fighter pilots will be the stars of the next “Living History” program at Florida’s Fantasy of Flight. The first featured the barrier-breaking Tuskegee Airmen. Next came the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Next, Fantasy of Flight plans to top off its Living History Symposium series with “Victory in the Sky,” featuring appearances […]
Sonex offers discount incentives
Sonex Aircraft, LLC now offers a Sub-Kit discount incentive for Sonex or Waiex Tail Kit purchasers. Builders who begin construction with the purchase of a Tail Kit may receive a $2,000 discount by purchasing all remaining Sub-Kits in a single purchase. “Sonex and Waiex Sub-Kits were originally intended for builders who wish to spread their […]
New features added to Sporty’s pilot training courses
Sporty’s DVD courses now offer the endorsement to take the FAA written examination. To be eligible for the written exam endorsement, users must complete the video training material and demonstrate comprehension by completing practice examinations, according to Sporty’s officials. “Working with students to complete the FAA written exam first will allow them to focus on […]
Plastek inks deal with The Pilot Shop
Plastek, LLC has reached a distribution agreement with The Pilot Shop to provide cockpit acrylics repair and restoration products, as well as aircraft navigation system cleaning solutions. “The agreement allows the pilot and aircraft restoration community to visit the store front and obtain our commercial grade products, including display and navigation system cleaning solutions, and […]
2009 Aircraft Cost Evaluator released
Conklin & de Decker’s latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator Volume 1 has been released. The evaluator delivers up-to-date operating cost data to help subscribers stay ahead in these turbulent times, according to company officials. The 2009 Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE) release adds more aircraft, including the Honda Jet that is forecasted to be certified in 2010. […]
Repeal of Florida use tax clears first hurdle
Two bills aimed at removing the use tax imposed on out-of-state aircraft visiting Florida sailed through a committee in the state’s legislature, March 25. AOPA Regional Representative Nelson Rhodes testified before state House and Senate committees in favor of the bills, which would exempt visiting pilots from the 6% tax currently levied on the sale […]
Third time is not the charm
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Comp Air offers fuel vouchers
Comp Air recently kicked off a new promotion, offering pre-paid Visa cards worth up to $50,000 to purchasers of new aircraft. Pilots who buy a Comp Air 12 between April 15 and Aug. 15 will receive a pre-paid Visa card for $50,000, which can be used for fuel – or as the new owner sees […]