Flightstar Corporation, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation (MRO) at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport (KCMI) in Champaign, Illinois, has partnered with The Leather Institute to open a satellite location. The Leather Institute, which repairs and restores leather, will begin operations from Flightstar’s facility in mid-summer 2019. The satellite location will allow for work to […]
Aircraft
ASTM releases new standards for seaplanes
ASTM is releasing new standards for seaplanes and floatplanes to help determine appropriate water loads that occur during landing, taxiing, and takeoffs.
Amphibious Privateer makes first flight
More than 10 years in the making, watching his Privateer fly for the first time was “a highlight” of John Meekins’ life.
Commuter Craft launches paint scheme contest
Commuter Craft seeks paint scheme inspiration for “Version 2” of their unique aircraft.
SubSonex factory to host seminar during Oshkosh
Interesting in Sonex Aircraft’s sporty little SubSonex jet? Factory to host in-depth two-hour seminar July 26.
Fly like the King
One of Elvis Presley’s private jets, a 1962 Lockheed Jetstar, has returned to the auction block. Grounded in Roswell, N.M, for decades, the jet remains unrestored and has not been altered since Elvis last owned it. This is the only known jet from Elvis’ fleet that remains privately owned. The aircraft features original external painting […]
Aeronautix offers free BasicMed STC for Piper owners
COLUMBIA, Missouri — The FAA’s BasicMed regulation created a greatly simplified medical requirement that serves as a replacement for the Third Class Medical, allowing pilots to operate any aircraft with six seats or less with the submission of a simple medical form and a copy of a valid driver’s license, similar to the LSA Pilot […]
Quest Aircraft unveils the Kodiak 100: Series II
A decade after the first delivery of a Kodiak 100, Quest Aircraft has unveiled the next generation of the Kodiak 100: Series II. In the Kodiak 100, Series II, the standard equipment list has been expanded to include Garmin’s next generation G1000NXi, as well as an Angle-of-Attack indexer, digital 4-in-1 standby, Flight Stream 510 and […]
CubCrafters boosts production for 2019
YAKIMA, Washington – CubCrafters will significantly increase production of the line of light two-place tandem aircraft it manufactures in 2019, according to company officials. “Backcountry flying is increasing in popularity and CubCrafters has seen continuous sales growth since the introduction of the Light Sport Carbon Cub in 2009,” said CubCrafters’ Director of Sales Brad Damm. […]