Jeppesen and Pacific Coast Avionics now offer Jeppesen’s NavData and charting information in bundled service options. Jeppesen data is now available for Garmin, Avidyne, Dynon Avionics and Aspen Avionics units for general aviation pilots, through the new bundled service agreement with Pacific Coast Avionics. A dedicated Pacific Coast Avionics Web portal has been created for […]
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Starr Aviation partners with SAFE on accident forgiveness
Starr Aviation, a division of Starr Indemnity & Liability Co., recently partnered with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) and Redbird Flight Simulations to reward participation in the Pilot Proficiency Project. Available at major aviation events, the project offers a series of FAA WINGS-approved seminars and simulator training scenarios that address common causes […]
Beechcraft appoints two new service centers
Beechcraft Corp. has appointed Cutter Aviation in Phoenix and Flying Colours Corp. in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, as authorized service centers (ASCs) for the company’s King Air, Baron and Bonanza aircraft. Cutter Aviation, founded in 1928, operates a network of eight locations in seven major cities in the Southwest. Its facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) […]
Accelerated stall at low altitude proves fatal
Aircraft: Grumman American. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Corona, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The Grumman was flying in mountainous terrain on what was supposed to be an introductory instructional flight. According to a witness on the ground, as the plane approached the foothills, it entered a series of turns while flying unusually low […]
The AirVenture effect
On a bright and beautiful central Florida morning, my phone rings. Steve McCaughey of the Seaplane Pilots Association is on the other end, upbeat and chipper as ever. Since we both live in the same town and have a common fascination with waterborne flying machines, he’s offering me a ride and a room at AirVenture, […]
Warrantless searches without consent: Now what?
By DAVE HOOK. Over the past month I’ve received more than 500 emails requesting I DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCH stickers. The most common follow-on question I’ve received is: “If law enforcement doesn’t have a warrant to search my aircraft and I tell them that I do not consent to searches, but they search my […]
LiveAirShowTV to provide video for AirVenture 2013
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas – The Experimental Aircraft Association has chosen LiveAirShowTV to provide LIVE coverage of AirVenture, July 30-August 3. Multiple cameras will capture the action in the sky and on the ground and feed it to large LED screens at show center. Mark Magin of On Board Images will bring in-cockpit video from several planes, the performers parking area, and of course Jetman. […]
Precision Airmotive sold
MARYSVILLE, Wash. – Turn and Bank Holdings of North Carolina has acquired the assets of Precision Airmotive. Manufacturing and customer support operations will be conducted under the newly re-organized Precision Airmotive. The manufacture of OEM-certified RSA and Experimental Silver Hawk EX fuel injection systems, including factory rebuilt units, overhauled units and replacement parts, will remain […]
EAA Chapter 50 slates last fly-in at SKY
With great sadness, the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 50, will hold its 17th — and final — annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at Griffing-Sandusky Airport (SKY) in Ohio. Since 1937, The Griffing family owned and operated airport has provided international services to the North Coast of Ohio, including mail, freight, and passenger service to the Lake […]