A proposal led by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to develop Daytona Beach International Airport into a model prototype of the airport of the future was recently passed by the Volusia County Council. Joining ERAU in the Teaching Airport Advanced Integrated Technology Project are Lockheed Martin, Transtech Airport Solutions Inc., ENSCO Inc., and Mosaic ATM. “These multinational […]
Meet our Southern Aviators: Pat and Vic Boyce
If you’ve spent any time at Sun ’n Fun, you’ve probably run into Pat or Vic Boyce. The couple are known around the grounds as “go-to” people. You need an answer? Pat will find it for you. Need someone to run the workshops or raise money for a state-of-the art telescope? Vic’s your man. Originally […]
It’s Sprint… and a fine day to fly
Standing in front of our hangar, I can see the whole world — or at least my little portion of it. As late afternoon gives way to early evening, it is a good place to be. The March sun is bold, portending the summer yet to come. But instead of wearying heat, her warmth is […]
First flight after installation of new engine ends in crash
Loss of engine power due to improper installation of the mixture control cable by maintenance personnel.
DB Aviation adds to FLL location
DB Aviation has expanded its national charter fleet with the addition of two aircraft in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Joining the fleet is a Beechjet 400 and a Hawker 800, both of which will be available for charter from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). For more information: 847-263-5600.
Grand Junction FBO now Citation 650 service center
Premier/West Star has expanded its Citation Authorized Service Center at its Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) location to include 650 Series Citations, including the new 680 Sovereign aircraft. The shop now provides service for the 500 series aircraft. For more information: 800-922-2421.
Elite offers add-on to support GPSs and EFBs
Elite Simulation Solutions has released its new Interconnectivity Protocol Module (IPM), which allows Elite software to “talk” with handheld GPS units and EFBs (Electronic Flight Bags). While handheld GPS units and EFBs have become popular, there has not been a good way to practice flying with these devices before climbing in the cockpit. “The IPM […]
ATIS wheel debuts
Pilots can now reduce their workload with the new ATIS Wheel. Developed by Carl Dworman, an ATP and CFII with more than 44 years flying experience, the wheel is designed to help pilots record all ATIS information while presenting the data as a graphic depiction. The ATIS Wheel has seven individual 1.5 inch wheels, along […]
New introductory flights unveiled
Pilot Journey.com has started a new introductory flight program called Discovery Flight. This program, sponsored by Pilot Journey and more than 1,000 flight schools, consists of a real flight lesson, a Discovery Flight online seminar and a Discovery Flight Plan e-book, all delivered instantly via email from PilotJourney.com. Interested future pilots can download the Discovery […]