Soloy Aviation Solutions and SMA Engines have launched a second generation STC development program for installation of the French engine manufacturer’s SR305-230E high compression piston engine in Cessna 182 Skylanes. Under the agreement, Soloy will co-develop an engineering program with SMA to use the more powerful SMA SR305-230E CI engine in the Cessna 182, as well as improve […]
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Upwind reveals Class of 2016
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — The Upwind Foundation has revealed the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program Class of 2016 for the following San Francisco Bay Area high school juniors: Travis Bender of Redwood City, Kyle Caverly of San Mateo, Leon Lam of San Jose, Michael Salazar of San Bruno and Patrick Shea of San Carlos. These five aspiring aviators […]
West Star Aviation gets equity investment
West Star Aviation has received a “significant investment” from Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment firm founded in 1961, according to company officials. “On behalf of the entire West Star team, we are confident that our new partnership with NEP will help us successfully achieve our next level of growth,” said Robert Rasberry, West […]
Improperly rigged landing gear collapses
The pilot, with three passengers, proceeded toward the runway in Dallas, Texas, for departure, in a Cessna 421A. As the twin-engine airplane approached the taxiway intersection, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the right wing tank and right engine propeller to hit the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right […]
Pictures of the day: My first air show
Hardath Laloo sent in this photos, noting they are from his first air show, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, held May 6-7.
Top 5 Reasons to Get Airborne
I’ve never really understood why it’s true, but people seem to like lists for some reason. They’re forever buying magazines and clicking on hot links that will take them to The Top 3 Retirement Destinations in America, or The Top 5 Cars For 2016, or The Top 10 Reasons You Should Shop at Ralph’s. It’s […]
Royal Air Force Cadets return to SUN ‘n FUN
By ELIZABETH WALKER The Royal Air Force Air Cadets were in full force at SUN ’n FUN 2016, marking the 21st consecutive visit for the group. Camp Commandant Flight Lieutenant John Wohlgemuth, RAF VR(T), who has led the group for the past 19 years, said, “It is a unique experience for the cadets that I don’t […]
FAA tests FBI Drone Detection System at JFK
The FAA is expanding research on ways to detect “rogue” drones around airports. The FAA is collaborating with its government, industry and academia partners to evaluate drone detection technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Over the last two years, the FAA has received numerous reports from pilots and residents about unmanned aircraft […]
49th Annual Tuskegee Fly-in this weekend
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week is the 49th Annual Tuskegee Fly-in, slated for May 20-21 at Moton Field Municipal Airport (06A) in Tuskegee, Alabama. This will be a weekend filled with amazing aircraft at one of the most historic airports in the country, according to organizers. More than 10,000 African-American men and women in military and […]