For the first time, Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) aircraft liability insurance for CFIs is available almost instantly, without the long, drawn-out paper applications required for most other CFI policies. “SAFE members can now buy SAFE CFI insurance online, pay with a credit card and get confirmation of their new policy almost instantly, […]
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Piper Seminole approved for Garmin GFC700
Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate change approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin GFC 700 flight control system in the Garmin G1000-equipped twin-engine Seminole aircraft. “Moving the Seminole aircraft equipped with G1000 avionics to the Garmin GFC 700 is another step in giving buyers of new Piper airplanes the most modern cockpit experience possible,” […]
Self-serve fuel station now at GJT
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — West Star Aviation recently opened a self service refueling station at its Grand Junction (GJT) location. “We are excited to begin offering this new service to our customers in the Western Colorado area,” said Dave Krogman, General Manager, West Star Aviation, GJT. “We put a lot of effort into finding new and creative […]
Flying Classroom pilot meets with ambassador
TOKYO — Barrington Irving, who holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest person to fly solo around the world, recently met with United States Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, at the American Embassy in Tokyo to talk about his educational project, the Flying Classroom. He attended the meeting as a guest of Jamaica’s Ambassador to […]
Citation Latitude debuts at NBAA
The Citation Latitude, Cessna’s newest midsize business jet, made its public debut this week at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition. The aircraft on display is one of four Citation Latitudes flying in the company’s certification flight test program, which has logged more than 600 flight hours in 260 flights. Performance improvements […]
Wichita Aero Club Trophy to be presented to Al Higdon
WICHITA, Kan. — The fifth annual Wichita Aero Club Trophy will be presented to former Learjet Public Relations Executive and co-founder of Sullivan Higdon & Sink Advertising Al Higdon at the club’s annual trophy gala Jan. 24, 2015. Along with Jim Greenwood, who served with him in the Learjet PR office, Higdon can be credited with […]
M11 celebrates new runway with Nov. 1 Fly-In
COPIAH, Miss. – The first new runway constructed in more than a decade in the state of Mississippi will be unveiled at a celebratory ribbon cutting and fly-in at the Copiah County Airport (M11) on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. The new 4,000-foot runway, with runway lights and pilot navigational aids, replaces an outdated […]
Citgo partners with CAP to celebrate Gold Medal
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – CITGO Petroleum Corp. has partnered with Civil Air Patrol to honor CAP members for their service during World War II. As a premier sponsor of CAP’s Congressional Gold Medal presentation, CITGO is sponsoring the purchase of replica Congressional Gold Medals to be awarded to CAP World War II veterans […]
Sunshine Avionics celebrates 10th anniversary
Sunshine Avionics, a HEICO company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Sunshine opened its doors as an FAA certified repair station Oct. 21, 2004, in Miramar, Florida. Sunshine is a provider of MRO services for advanced avionic component repairs. Sunshine’s capabilities include a wide range of products and services including: avionics, accessories and instruments.