ANCHORAGE, Alaska — As Alaska Airmen’s Association Vice President Sven Lincke was handed the winning ticket for the annual airplane raffle on the last day of the 2016 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, a hush came over the crowd gathered in the FedEx Maintenance hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. And then a hush came over Sven. […]
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Turbine Venom to be powered by GE Aviation engine
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Turbine Air Corporation has selected GE Aviation’s H75 turboprop engine to power its new Turbine Venom aircraft. The Turbine Venom is an aircraft manufactured on an approved FAA kit build status. The Turbine Venom is the next-generation version of the Turbine Legend, which began production in 1998. Produced entirely of carbon fiber and […]
Fourth annual FlightSimCon prepares for takeoff
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – FlightSimCon, the largest annual flight simulation and aviation conference in North America, will return to the New England Air Museum June 11 and 12. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. “FlightSimCon is a must-attend event if you are […]
Stratus ESG now shipping
FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo reports that the experimental version of Stratus ESG, an all-in-one, panel-mounted ADS-B Out transponder, is now shipping. Appareo expects shipments of the certified version of Stratus ESG to begin in the coming weeks. Appareo, which designs, develops, manufactures and supports all Stratus products in the USA, has a network of […]
Pictures of the day: Marvel of Flight attracts 5,000
The sixth edition of the Marvel of Flight – held April 22-23 at DeFuniak Springs Airport (54J) in Florida – attracted more than 5,000 attendees and 100 aircraft. Airport manager Ryan Adams shared a few images taken by Al Owen from the festivities.
Wounded veteran passes check ride to become instrument pilot
Over the past several years, Staff Sergeant Adam Kisielewski, USMC (retired) earned his sport pilot and private pilot certificates through the Able Flight scholarship program. Now, with the support of aircraft owner Mike Bell and Able Flight’s scholarship fund, he has added a coveted Instrument Rating to his aviation accomplishments. Adam has come a long […]
Cernan to receive Neil Armstrong award
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will give its 2016 Neil Armstrong Outstanding Achievement Award Oct. 1 to retired Navy Captain and NASA astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. Cernan, who commanded the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, is one of only 12 humans to have […]
Dallas Avionics named exclusive distributor of NavWorx ADS-B solution
Dallas Avionics has been named the exclusive distributor of the NavWorx ADS600-B. “The NavWorx solution for 2020 ADS-B mandate not only meets every FAA requirement, but it also is very affordable,” said Dallas Avionics Vice President of Sales Scott Davis. “The ADS600-B is ready for operators to begin equipping their fleets of aircraft.” The ADS600-B […]
Flying Musicians award scholarship
The Flying Musicians Association has selected the 2016 FMA Solo Program Scholarship winner. The selection process was very difficult due to the abundance of so many high-quality nominees, association officials noted. Five finalists, from Tennessee, California, Michigan, and Wisconsin were selected from nominations received from band directors across the country. “The caliber of all the […]