Piper Aircraft recently delivered two new Piper Arrow training aircraft to the Aeronautics Division at Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology in Ohio. “Kent State’s Aeronautic Division is eager to begin flying these two new Piper single-engine trainers,” said Robert G. Sines, Jr., dean of Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, […]
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Just Aircraft offers Spoilers Kit for the SuperSTOL
Just Aircraft now provides optional instructions and materials for installing spoilers on new SuperSTOL kits. The addition of spoilers enhances slow flight control, especially in undesirable wind conditions, according to officials with the Walhalla, S.C.-based company. They represent the latest step in advancing the short takeoff and landing capabilities of the SuperSTOL, officials add. Troy Woodland, who […]
Spartan inks deal for first 20 Sun Flyers
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has signed a Training Program Development and Deposit Agreement with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), reserving the first 20 “Sun Flyer” delivery positions. The deal also includes Spartan helping to develop a complete training system for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric training aircraft. “Our goal with Sun Flyer is to achieve […]
Bearhawk LSA to make Sebring debut
The Bearhawk Aircraft LSA will make a first-time visit to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, which kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 14, and runs through Saturday, Jan. 17. The aircraft is the first Bearhawk LSA to be completed from a Quick Build kit. It will be on static display at the show and […]
Zenith Aircraft hosts EAA Chapter 429 project
A while back Christopher Ward attended a Zenith Aircraft workshop, where he built a rudder. He then purchased a CH 750 Cruzer kit. He also talked the factory into hosting a workshop that would focus on building the horizontal stabilizer and elevator sections of his kit. In a salute to the One Week Wonder (where a […]
WACO slates owners meeting
2015 marks the 30 year anniversary of WACO Classic Aircraft‘s first aircraft delivery, and the company is celebrating with a special WACO Aircraft Owners Meeting. Plans are underway for a group flight up the Lake Michigan coastline starting at the factory in Battle Creek, with several stops along the way. Final destination is historic Mackinac Island for […]
Michigan pilot becomes youngest TBM 900 owner
Michigan businessman Phillip Bozek recently took delivery of a TBM 900, making him the youngest owner of this new variant in the family of TBM very fast turboprop aircraft. Having learned to fly three years ago, the 28-year-old Bozek runs his family’s lighting business, Conserva Electric Supply, and also is involved in real estate investment. He […]
Final conforming Vision jet takes flight
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft reports the maiden flight of the third and final conforming flight test aircraft, C-Two (C2), in its Vision SF50 personal jet program. The initial flight of C2 marks the latest milestone for the Vision jet program as C2 now joins C0 and C1 in FAA flight testing and certification activities. C2’s […]
Mooney wins Chinese approval, makes first delivery
Mooney International is set to deliver the first M20TN Acclaim Type S aircraft with a Chinese National Registration, (“B” number), to its owner in China at the end of December. Mooney officially received the Validation of Type Certificate (VTC) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Dec. 9. This allows Mooney to […]