SANFORD, Fla. — Jim Hughes recently earned the prestigious Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award from the FAA. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as master pilots. Hosted by Sanford’s Aerosim Flight Academy, the award presentation drew a supporting crowd of more […]
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EAA teams with Soaring Society of America to boost participation in aviation
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Soaring Society of America (SSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The agreement also includes initiatives ranging from membership growth and communications to advocacy and youth activities. “There is […]
‘One Hundred Years A Hero’ to premier at Air Force Museum Theater
DAYTON, Ohio — “One Hundred Years A Hero,” a new biopic documenting the life and career of Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, USAF (Ret.), will premiere Friday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in the Air Force Museum Theatre at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. As part of the Living History Film Series, […]
Piper cuts prices on two models
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft is “repositioning” its M-Class product line in anticipation of the certification of the M600, which is expected to take place in the third quarter of this year. As part of the repositioning, Piper Aircraft has reduced the price of the M500 from $2.264 million to $1.99 million. Additionally the newly upgraded executive interior will be a […]
NASA licenses new technology for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
NASA officials report the agency has developed technology that may enable unmanned aircraft to fly safely in the national airspace along with piloted aircraft. The patent-pending integrated communications and control system is capable of collision warnings, as well as real-time traffic and weather updates, according to NASA officials. This communication system brings unmanned aircraft — […]
FAA acts to reduce bird fatalities
The FAA expects thousands of birds may be saved each year because of changes the agency has made to its communication tower lighting standards. The FAA has developed a number of tower lighting configurations for tall structures to warn pilots they are approaching an obstruction, particularly during nighttime hours and in bad weather. The configurations […]
Florida airport plans new Sport Aviation Village
DeLAND, Florida — Jana Filip, who most recently was in charge of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, has joined the staff of the Deland Municipal Airport (KDED) as its new Sport Aviation Administrator. Airport Manager John Eiff welcomed Filip in mid-February, saying, “We are excited to announce some great new plans for our airport, and we’re delighted […]
Duncan Aviation named Avionica dealer
LINCOLN, Neb. — Duncan Aviation was recently named a dealer and installation center for all Avionica products, including flight data management (FDM) services, flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) data and Satcom products. “Avionica has been an industry leader in innovation and projects and Duncan Aviation is proud to offer their products,” says Mark Francetic, Duncan […]
Missionary pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes plane
WAXHAW, NC — Eric Peterson, a missionary pilot who has operated search-and-rescue, disaster relief, and humanitarian flights for almost 40 years, was awarded the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 2015 You Can Fly Sweepstakes top prize, a Reimagined Cessna 152, at a surprise presentation March 22 in North Carolina. “Eric exemplifies the very best attributes of […]