SANDPOINT, Idaho — Quest Aircraft Company has named Robert H. Wells has as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wells has more than 40 years of aviation experience. Most recently he spent 15 years with TAG Aviation, rising to CEO of the holding company. Wells officially assumed his new role with Quest on Jan. 15. “I am very […]
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Superior Air Parts debuts parts eligibility tool
Coppell, Texas — Superior Air Parts has launched a new online part eligibility search tool on the company’s website. “Our current catalogue has about 1,800 individual FAA-approved PMA (part manufacturer approval) replacement parts and components. It had been very time consuming for our distributors and engine shops to manually search for current part eligibilities,” said Scott Hayes, vice president, […]
AirClassics Flight Bag updated
Just introduced is the updated ASA Flight Bag. According to ASA officials, the bag is large enough to fit everything a pilot needs without being too bulky to manage. Made with durable, water-repellent 600D polyester, the bag has sturdy comfort-grip connectable handles, a non-slip detachable carry strap, heavy duty zippers, and reinforcing straps that go […]
Introductory flight ends in forced landing
The flight instructor was performing an introductory flight lesson for a student with her parents on board as passengers. Rather than fly in the normal practice area, the flight instructor and student decided to fly across a channel toward an adjacent island to avoid unfavorable weather conditions. The student flew the majority of the flight following the […]
GA’s finest at KBJC
Photographer Steve Nelson sent in these photos, all snapped at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC):
Two pilots walk into a bar …
One of the truly unique facets of aviation that increasingly appeals to me is the expectation that pilots will perform as professionals in the cockpit. They can joke, or not. They can talk about their favorite movie, or song, or fashion trend — or they can just stick to the requirements of the flight. The job […]
Dynon D10A approved model list expands
Last year, Dynon Avionics and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) made headlines with an STC for Dynon’s EFIS D-10A. The first wave covered certain Cessna and Piper models. Many owners immediately asked about when their aircraft will be covered by the STC. EAA has received an expanded Approved Model List (AML) from the FAA. In general, […]
Red Bull Air Races return to San Diego
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is set to take off over San Diego Bay for the first time in eight years on April 15-16, 2017. The series returns for its 10th season with the first race in Abu Dhabi in February, and will conclude at the motorsport mecca of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October. […]
Flying Musicians flock to Sebring
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA), a non-profit organization for pilots who are musicians, will descend upon Sebring, Florida, for the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo from Jan. 25-28, 2017. Members of FMA will be performing throughout the week in the airport terminal and under the covered patio (rampside) of the airport terminal to raise awareness for programs […]