The Hayward Air Rally, the longest continually-held proficiency flying event in North America, is funding scholarships for students ages 16-18 for the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s (EAA) Air Academy’s summer 2017 program. The scholarships will cover the costs of camp tuition and round trip commercial air transportation. The dates for the Advanced Air Academy are July 28 […]
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Yingling Aviation named Garmin flight deck dealer
WICHITA — Yingling Aviation has been named a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck dealer, approved by Garmin to install its new G5000 glass upgrade suite. The G5000 is Garmin’s latest line of satellite-based navigation capabilities, digital management tools, NextGen/SESAR/Eurocontrol operational support for ADS-B and Data Comm/Link 2000+ and graphical display technologies. Yingling was recently approved to […]
McKenzie joins EAA board of directors
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Ken McKenzie, a recreational aviation enthusiast and senior vice president for strategy and corporate development for Airbus, has joined the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) board of directors. As a Class III director for EAA, McKenzie will serve a one-year renewable term on the EAA board. “Ken McKenzie is an […]
Group works to STC next gen autopilot
Trio Avionics, a manufacturer of autopilots for the Experimental-Amateur-Built (EAB) aircraft market, is working with the FAA and a team of industry leaders to develop an STC for its Pro Pilot Autopilot in the Cessna 172 and 182, with other certified, production models to follow. Paul Odum, CEO of The STC Group, is leading the initiative […]
Homebuilts to be showcased at Sebring
Officials with the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo are inviting all homebuilders to show off their aircraft at the show, slated for Jan. 25-28, at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Sebring is creating a special display space for all homebuilt aircraft. Homebuilders can register their aircraft by filling out the homebuilt form online and purchasing a discounted […]
TBM paint scheme configurator app released
Daher has released a new iPad application that allows future TBM 900 and TBM 930 owners to customize the paint scheme of their aircraft, while also enabling TBM fans to visualize the airplane of their dreams. This free application displays a full 3D view of the TBM that enables the aircraft to be seen from […]
Survey: Presidential election should benefit GA
Aviation Search Group, a recruiting firm dedicated to the aviation industry, recently surveyed more than 300 aviation executives and found that an overwhelming majority — 86% — believe the results of the recent election will have a positive impact on aviation as a whole. Additionally, 79% feel more jobs will be created within the aviation, according […]
New weather reporting system at Methow Valley State Airport
Pilots traveling in the Winthrop, Washington, area can now access a new weather reporting system — also known as an automated weather observing system (AWOS) — at the Methow Valley State Airport (S52). The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division activated the AWOS on Thursday, Nov. 17. The FAA then inspected, observed and commissioned the system […]
Avflight adds FBO at KMLU
MONROE, La. — Avflight Corporation recently expanded its chain of FBOs by transitioning the sole operation on the field of Monroe Regional Airport (KLMU) from JPS Aviation to Avflight Monroe. This brings the chain’s total to 16 FBOs across North America and Europe. “Avflight’s acquisition of JPS Aviation is key for our representation in the […]