Learning to fly is a life-altering experience. While many flight instructors teach as a means to build time for other aviation jobs, there are some who are dedicated to bestowing the gift of flight on others. “If I teach a student, I have taught one person to fly. If I teach a flight instructor, I […]
Another fatal Young Eagles creah discovered
The Oct. 15 crash of an airplane participating in a Young Eagles rally in Everett, Wash., was not the first fatal accident tied to the program. According to information obtained from the National Transportation Safety Board, a Grumman American AA-1B crashed in September 1998 during a Young Eagles event in Yoder, Colo., killing the pilot […]
Help arrives for Kitfox owners
Three aviation companies and the Experimental Aircraft Association have joined forces to help orphaned Kitfox customers obtain engines for their airplanes. When SkyStar Aircraft Corp. declared bankruptcy last month, it left dozens of Kitfox builders in the lurch who had paid for, but not received, their Rotax engines. As unsecured creditors, their chances of receiving […]
Cub vs. Cub
The Light Sport Aircraft movement has gone from the airport to the courtroom as CubCrafters has filed a lawsuit against American Legend Aircraft Co. over its Cub-inspired design, the Legend Cub. The lawsuit was filed in a Texas federal court to stop Sulphur Springs, Texas-based American Legend Aircraft Co. from using the names “Cub” and […]
Symphony certified for doors-off flight
In response to customer requests, Symphony Aircraft Industries has certified the Symphony SA 160 for “doors-off” flights. The certification allows for the aircraft to fly doors-off with the passenger door removed or with both doors removed. In either configuration, cruise speed is reduced by only 5.5%.
Float Planes & Amphics buys Leza AirCam
Float Planes and Amphibs (FPNA) of Sebring, Fla., has acquired Leza AirCam. “We are fully committed to continuing and further enhancing the production of all Leza aircraft, specifically the Drifter, AirCam and Flightstar,” said Shawn Okun of FPNA. “Our immediate plans are to introduce an updated version of the AirCam.”
Dr. Ebbs resigns Embry Riddle presidency
Dr. George Ebbs, president of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has resigned after seven years as the university’s top official. Ebbs came to the university in 1998 after a successful career as CEO of an aerospace consulting firm. University Provost Dr. John Johnson will take over as interim president. Over the next year, the university will conduct […]
Stallion 51 to reorganize “Gathering of Mustangs”
Stallion 51 made history in 1999 with its “Gathering of Mustangs and Legends” at Kissimmee, Fla. Since then, the group has been planning another gathering – “The Final Roundup” – for Stead Field, Reno, but “the interest and enthusiasm has expanded well beyond our original plans,” said organizer Angela West. The event, now scheduled for […]
DC-3 tribute flight planned
A tribute flight is planned later this month for the 70th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3. On Dec. 17, the National Aviation Hall of Fame will observe the DC-3’s anniversary, and the 102nd anniversary of powered flight, as part of festivities taking place at the Santa Monica Airport in California. The GA airport, originally known […]