ROOSEVELT, Utah — PAL-V has opened its first Flying Car school in North America to introduce prospective customers to flying in a vehicle similar to the PAL-V Liberty Flying Car. “We are very excited to make this announcement today and even more enthused that we are going to be working with gyroplane training guru, Phil Harwood and the International Association […]
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Genesys accepts minority investment to expedite growth
Genesys has accepted a minority investment by McNally Capital to help support continued growth. Genesys Aerosystems offers a product line that includes 3D Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Instrument Systems, S-TEC Analog and Digital Autopilots, HeliSAS Helicopter Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, as well as sensors and components. The company offers its systems as stand-alone components or integrated […]
Banyan slates Seaplane Splash-In
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) will host a free Seaplane Splash-In on Nov. 19, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Splash-In will include two workshops: Seaplanes 101 and The Seaplane — The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Vehicle. Guest speakers include: Steve McCaughey, executive director of the Seaplane Pilots […]
San Diego museum receives grant
The San Diego Air & Space Museum recently received an Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America three-year grant for $150,000 to increase online access to its aerospace related collections. The museum’s project was selected from more than 500 applications, according to officials. As a part of its 2010 Museums for America grant, […]
MODAERO Aviation Festival to return in 2017
CONROE‚ Texas — The second annual MODAERO Aviation Festival will be held May 19-21, 2017, at the Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO). The fly-in targets the growing Millennial demographic, which according to FAA records accounts for more than 48% of all certificated pilots and 78% of student pilots, organizers note. “We are excited to build upon the […]
Kimberling tapped as new president and CEO of NASAO
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has named Mark Kimberling the new president and CEO of the 85-year-old organization. Before joining NASAO to manage the association’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures, Kimberling served as the National Director of State Government Affairs at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), where […]
Blackhawk expands dealer network with Hampton Aviation
WACO, Texas – Hampton Aviation has joined Blackhawk Modification’s global network of authorized dealers. Hampton Aviation is a King Air heavy structural repair, inspections, and modifications facility located in the hills of western Arkansas since 1965. Hampton is scheduled to complete the installation of an XP135A ENGINE+ UPGRADE on a 1992 King Air C90B. This […]
Recreational Aviation Foundation expands board
BOZEMAN, Montana — The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has added two members to its board of directors. Jack Tyler of Bozeman and Bill McGlynn of Leavenworth, Washington, will take on roles associated with the RAF’s mission of preserving and creating airstrips for recreational access. The RAF was organized in 2003, and has grown to nearly 8,000 members […]
Video: ALIAS demonstrated on Caravan
MANASSAS, Virginia – Aurora Flight Sciences recently demonstrated its Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) on a Cessna Caravan. On Oct. 17, 2016, Aurora demonstrated the system’s automated flight capabilities with ALIAS flying a Caravan through basic maneuvers under the supervision of a pilot. Developed under contract through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), ALIAS […]