General Aviation News, which produces Sun ‘n Fun Today, the daily newspaper at the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida, is looking for pilots interested in writing for the air show daily. The daily covers everything from the latest news from exhibitors to what’s going on in the campgrounds during the show, which […]
Around the world in 11 days
Scott Kasprowicz, an adventurer and helicopter pilot who, along with his co-pilot, circumnavigated the globe, setting an around the world speed record, will discuss his “grand adventure” March 21 at the Virginia Helicopter Association‘s meeting at the HeloAir Hangar at Richmond International Airport. Last August, Kasprowicz, a retired business executive and Virginia’s former deputy secretary […]
New management at Sebring Flight Center
Sebring Flight Center at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida is now under the management of ABS Aviation Management Services. ABS Aviation Management Services took over day-to-day activities, including customer relations, training, safety, fuel quality control, ordering and pricing late last year. For more information: 813-269-2525 or Sebring-Airport.com.
EFB for King Airs approved
Hawker Beechcraft Services has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install DAC International Inc.’s Gen-X Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to King Airs. The STC covers the King Air 90, 100, 200, B200, 300, B300 and 1900 series of aircraft – including the C90GTi, B200GT and 350. The system has the capability to store and […]
RotorWay adds EVS to copters
RotorWay International now makes the Forward Vision EVS-100, powered by Max-Viz, available on its line of kit helicopters. The Forward Vision EVS-100, specifically designed for general aviation, utilizes a Long Wave Infrared detector that is sunlight safe. For more information: Forward-Vision.net or RotorWay.com.
Aircraft Spruce acquires SkySports
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has acquired SkySports International. Located in Linden, Mich., SkySports was founded in 1979 by Marshall MacFarlane. It produces its own line of single and dual fuel systems and fuel probes, and also carries a complete line of products such as instruments, radios, GPS, strobes, Comtronics helmet/intercom systems, winter instruments, and […]
Boy Scouts Camporee at Fantasy of Flight
Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, will host the first annual aviation Camporee for hundreds of Boy Scouts March 13-15. The weekend presents an opportunity for Scouts to earn their aviation merit badges amidst one of the world’s largest private aircraft collections, including 40 rare and vintage models, many of which have been restored […]
AOPA watch now available
The newest watch in Sporty’s series of AOPA logo watches is now available. The watch, which features the AOPA wings logo, includes a miniature E6B calculator, which allows pilots to compute time/distance problems and perform aviation conversions like nautical miles to statute. It also combines traditional analog hands with a digital display, ideal for displaying […]
Craddock sets world record in Mooney
Dr. Dave Craddock has set a world speed record on a trip from Minneapolis, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the first production Mooney Acclaim Type S. Flying at an average speed of 333 knots with a max ground speed of 357 knots, Craddock traveled 904 nautical miles in 2 hours and 43 minutes. The […]