News from SUN ’n FUN for race fans: In celebration of the 40th SUN ’n FUN, a 40nm Sprint will be held on Wednesday, April 2, during the morning Showcase. Participation is limited due to time constraints, so those who are interested are encouraged to register now Registration will cost a non-refundable fee of $25 but […]
Aviation News
Garmin Pilot enhanced
Garmin Pilot has kicked off the new year with the release of Version 6.0 for iOS and Version 2.8 for Android mobile devices. Version 6.0 for iOS includes preflight planning enhancements, including to the Active FPL and File & Brief functions. The company also revamped the look of Garmin Pilot since the introduction of iOS 7, implementing […]
Piper dealers to meet auto dealers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft and its new aircraft dealers will exhibit a cabin mockup of the company’s Meridian (pictured) at the 2014 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo, Jan. 24-27, in New Orleans. “Our new airplane dealers have found the annual new automobile dealers meeting to be an excellent venue to […]
Spirit Aeronautics expands
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spirit Aeronautics has added another hangar to its Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) campus to support an expansion of the company’s aircraft interiors refurbishment service. “Demand in the area for high quality interior refurbishment service on business category aircraft is growing and we are expanding to meet the need,” said Tony Bailey, […]
NextGen seminar slated at Banyan
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) will host a NextGen Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. – 1 pm. This seminar will include a hands-on workshop and a live demonstration of Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC). The purpose of the workshop is to provide […]
Sporty’s introduces low profile wood chocks
Sporty’s introduces Low Profile Wood Chocks that fit all aircraft, including Cirrus and new Cessna aircraft with wheel pants low to the ground. The Low Profile Wood Chocks, which stand 1.5 inches tall, are easy to spot as they are sealed against moisture with a high-visibility safety-yellow paint. The chocks are connected by an 18 […]
Student loses control on landing roll
Aircraft: Remos G-3. Injuries: None. Location: Sarasota, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing solo touch-and-go landings. The first four went well, but during the fifth landing, just after touchdown, the airplane veered left. He applied right rudder, but the airplane continued left and off the side of the runway. Probable cause: The […]
Four aircraft debut at Sebring LSA Expo
The 10th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo drew to a close on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19, after one of the most successful runs in the event’s 10-year history. Four aircraft debuted at the Expo, including RANS Aircraft’s S-20 Raven (pictured above), Tecnam Aircraft’s new Sea Sky on floats, the Zigolo Ultralight Motorglider from AeroMarine LSA, […]
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has logged nearly 4,000 hours in space. A recent 144 days stint as commander of the International Space Station (ISS) saw him post hundreds of spectacular images to Twitter (@Cmdr_Hadfield) which earned him more than 1 million followers. In addition to still images, Hadfield interacted with students from the ISS on subjects […]