Eclipse Aviation and Avidyne have decided to “terminate their relationship,” according to Andrew Broom, Eclipse’s director of public relations. “Avidyne will no longer supply components for the Avio Total Aircraft Integration system in the Eclipse 500,” Broom said. “We have agreed it is in the mutual best interest of both companies, and our customers, to wind […]
CubCrafters earns Production Certificate
CubCrafters, manufacturer of the Top Cub and Sport Cub, has been awarded a Production Certificate from the FAA. Receiving the certificate, only the second ever issued in the state of Washington, is a milestone for the company, according to Earl Barnes, director of quality assurance. “While we are not yet quite as large as our […]
Hobby Airport celebrates 80 years
From Howard Hughes to the WASP program of World War II to today, the history of William P. Hobby Airport includes many riveting stories. The airport that made Houston an international travel destination is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Hobby Airport brought the beginnings of commercial aviation to Houston when it was opened in 1927 […]
iPlane?: LoPresti Fury makes innovative iPod use
The LoPresti Fury, Roy LoPresti’s last and most-admired design, now has the iPod fully integrated into its systems. “It would be very nearsighted to think of the iPod as merely an entertainment device,” said RJ Siegel, vice president of operations at Vero Beach, Fla.-based LoPresti Speed Merchants, the airplane’s manufacturer. Rather, it is “a watershed […]
Angel Flight gets boost from private donations, federal grant
iFly, a GA fractional club started by Erik Lindbergh, will donate 20 flight hours per year per member to fly Angel Flight missions in its fleet of Columbia 350s. “I am an Angel Flight member and a strong believer in their mission,” Lindbergh said. “Those living in rural areas, or needing specialized care that can […]
Young Eagles not affected by new tour rules
A new air tour rule released by the FAA will not apply to Young Eagles flights, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association. Lobbying by EAA’s top officials led the FAA to “move towards a positive solution,” according to EAA President Tom Poberezny. “Everyone we met with at FAA assured us that there was […]
Texas pilot flies milestone RV
When San Antonio pilot Steve Fromhals took his RV-8 for its first flight Feb. 14, he had no idea it was a milestone flight. When he submitted his first flight report, he learned that his was the 5,000th RV to take to the air. Later that day, another report was received, bringing the total to […]
The new Houston Exective Airport boasts a 5000′ runway
Newly opened Houston Executive Airport will host its inaugural Barbecue Fly-In Saturday, March 31. The free event is slated from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The new airport, located just west of Houston, boasts a 5,000-foot runway.
Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In launches new website
The Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In (RMRFI) has launched its new website (RMRFI.org). The new design incorporates all the elements of an EAA Regional Fly-In, including simplification of the registration process (for volunteers and vendors), communication of event information to pilots and the general public, lodging and activity information and recognition of partners and sponsors. […]