With an expanded concept and more than 630 exhibitors, AERO 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany is set to maintain its position as the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe. Not only will the e-flight-expo, Avionics Avenue, Engine Area and RPAS Expo be returning to the show, which takes place April 15-18, 2015, but for […]
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Trig radios now with dual control
Trig Avionics TY91 and TY92 VHF 8.33 radios can now be ordered as a Dual Control Kit. This allows two radio controllers to integrate with a single Trig radio hardware box. Andy Davis, Trig CEO said, “Dual control is ideal for two place tandem aircraft and gliders, many of which are used for training. Dual Control […]
Private aircraft to be sold at Sebring Expo
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo and Aviators Hot Line have teamed to offer private aircraft owners an opportunity to sell their aircraft at the 11th annual Sebring Expo. The Expo will run Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 14-17, 2015, at the Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida. Aviators Hot Line will manage the special area set […]
Aviation Autographs launches new website
Aviation Autographs has just launched its new e-commerce website devoted to rare and limited edition books, prints and items signed by aviation legends and notables from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, modern day and more. The collection exists primarily because of Lt. Col. Dave McFarland (USAF, Retired). As former Chief of the History Department […]
Improper maintenance leads to gear failure
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: None. Location: Juneau, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor was demonstrating a short field, three-point landing. The touchdown was normal, but during the landing roll a gust of wind pushed the airplane, and it began to turn to the right. When the instructor applied left brake in […]
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Sebring’s sweet success story
Let’s be direct and simply pronounce it a success. It only took a decade of hard work. I refer to the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, which this time of year signals the start of a new season of airshows. Every January — for 2015 the dates are Jan. 14-17 — Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) […]
New England Air Museum names new executive director
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Jerry Paul Roberts has been appointed executive director of the New England Air Museum effective Dec. 15, 2014. Roberts succeeds Michael P. Speciale, who retired Dec. 1 after 29 years of service. Roberts has been a writer, an historian and a museum professional for more than 30 years. He began his museum career […]
WACO launches leasing program
WACO Aircraft Corp. has unveiled a new factory direct leasing program for the New Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. The new program is designed to support the upset prevention and recovery training needs for flight schools and help them comply with FAA AC 120-UPRT, FAA AC 120-109 and upcoming ICAO 10011 “Airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training” manual guidelines, according […]