The first e-flight-expo will take off April 2-5 at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. The expo will showcase the newest engineering developments in modern, environmentally-friendly aviation propulsion systems, according to organizers, who explain the “e” stands for electrical, ecological and evolutionary. Expected to fly at the event – weather permitting, of course – is an ultralight […]
‘Donate, Raffle and Fly’ for Honor Flight Network
The Honor Flight Network has flown or driven some 18,000 World War II veterans to visit the World War II Memorial, since its dedication four years ago, according to Judy Lemmons, director of public relations and protocol for the organization. The Honor Flight Network is a volunteer group that takes World War II veterans to […]
Obama wants to disarm airline pilots
The Obama administration is quietly taking steps to shut down the program that qualifies commercial airline pilots to carry firearms in jetliner cockpits in order to ward off another 9/11-type attack, according to a March 18 Newsmax story by David A. Patten. The administration recently diverted $2 million from a program to train and certify […]
ASA debuts Learn To Fly blog
ASA’s new blog is dedicated to helping people who are learning to fly, as well as those interested in learning. At LearnToFlyBlog.com readers will find tips, tricks and stories about becoming a pilot from featured ASA authors Greg Brown, Laurel Lippert, David Diamond, Paul Hamilton, and other contributing experts, as they share their flying wisdom […]
Sting S3 now equipped with 406 MHz ELT
The FAA doesn’t require aircraft to be equipped with the new 406 MHz ELTs, but all Sting S3 light sport aircraft sold since the U. S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring are so equipped. SportairUSA, the North American Sting distributor, also reports that will will include a free portable SPOT satellite messenger along with the […]
Technician indicted for selling stolen aircraft parts
An aircraft maintenance technician who worked for Cessna Aircraft has been charged with selling stolen aircraft parts. A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice Kansas District, alleges that Diego Alejandro Paz Teran tried to sell stolen aircraft parts on eBay from August 2008 to Jan. 30, 2009. In November of 2008, an employee […]
Duncan Aviation begins Phenom 100 service
Duncan Aviation recently completed its first paint work for an Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft and has added line maintenance for the Pratt & Whitney 617F-E engines. In late 2006, Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich., facilities were named Authorized Service Centers for the Embraer Legacy 600, Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft. Duncan […]
Check out cockpits at Night at the Museum
If you’ve ever wanted to look inside a World War II-era bomber or catch a glimpse of the controls of the famed SR-71 Blackbird, make plans to attend Night at the Air Force Museum from 6-10 p.m. on May 15 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The B-24D […]
GAMA’s Bunce advocates for GA, NextGen
Appearing before the House Aviation Subcommittee on March 18, Pete Bunce, president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), testified on the modernization of the NextGen air traffic control system and near-term achievable goals associated with its implementation. In his opening remarks, Bunce emphasized the important role that general aviation plays as a […]