On Wednesday at SUN ’n FUN, a new raffle was launched to support SUN ’n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education facility located on the fly-in’s campus. The winner of the ACEMaker Raffle will receive a prize package that includes premium week-long admission for four and parking […]
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TBM 930 unveiled at #SNF16
Fresh off a March 31 crossing from France to SUN ‘n FUN, Daher debuted its TBM 930, billed as the big brother to its TBM 900. The difference? The panel.The 900 is equipped with Garmin’s G1000 while the 930 fits the G3000 into the panel. The G3000 system in the 930 includes three 12” screens plus […]
CubCrafters offers new Carbon Cub EX-2 Discovery Kit
Light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has introduced the Carbon Cub EX-2 Discovery Kit. The kit introduces builders to the CubCrafters system, and allows them to envision the process of covering a tube & fabric aircraft. Upon completion, Discovery Kit builders will have a finished rudder assembly and a running start on their Carbon Cub EX-2 sport utility aircraft. […]
AOPA to give away 150 to new flying club
Thinking of starting a flying club? The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association might just have just the motivation to move you to action. AOPA will award a Reimagined Cessna 150 to a startup flying club. “Flying clubs and Reimagined aircraft are great options to bring down costs and get pilots flying more,” said AOPA President […]
Soloy acquires Tradewinds Turbine A36 STC
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Soloy Aviation Solutions is buying the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Tradewinds Turbine Bonanza conversion package. “We are excited to have reached an agreement with Don Brooks, the current owner of the Tradewinds Turbine Bonanza STC,” stated James Cowan, CEO Soloy Aviation. “With its 450 shaft horsepower, 250-B17 series Rolls-Royce engine, […]
Hartzell buys Sky-Tec brand
Hartzell Engine Technologies has acquired the Sky-Tec brand of high performance aircraft starters and solenoids. “We are ecstatic to have successfully completed the acquisition of one of the aviation industry’s most respected brands which significantly enhances our starter product line and adds solenoids as well,” said Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET). “Working with […]
Piper takes 112 aircraft order from UND
On opening day of this year’s SUN ‘n FUN, Piper Aircraft reported it had taken a 112-aircraft order from the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft to the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. Deliveries begin in the fourth quarter of 2016 and stretch out over eight years. “This is […]
Able Flight awards eight scholarships, sets record in 2016
Eight people with disabilities can become licensed pilots in 2016 thanks to Able Flight. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Able Flight’s eight scholarships sets a record, according to officials with the non-profit organization. The recipients of the 2016 flight training scholarships come from throughout the country and face challenges from a variety of physical disabilities. This year’s […]
MYGOFLIGHT creates Pilot One3 scholarship program
PILOT ONE3 is the brain child of 16-year-old Alyssa Schneider. She challenged her father – and MYGOFLIGHT founder Charles Schneider – by asking what MYGOFLIGHT is doing to help more people become pilots. PILOT ONE3 stands for ONE AVIATION INDUSTRY, ONE PERCENT of REVENUE, to add ONE PILOT at a time. The program provides a […]