Aircraft: Piper Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a hard surfaced runway. When the airplane was about 6 inches above the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, the left main landing gear touched down hard, and the airplane veered to the left. […]
General Aviation
New Jersey Aviation Conference set
SOMERSET, N.J. — The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition (MAAC) will hold the 19th Annual New Jersey Aviation Conference May 2-3. Featuring a new and expanded format, the conference combines a traditional symposium with a unique ground school session. According to MAAC Vice President Robert Checchio, “expanding our conference to two days will encourage greater participation by offering […]
Digital engine display for Citation legacy aircraft unveiled
JETTECH has teamed with Ultra Electronics Flightline Systems to develop a new, direct replacement Digital Engine Display specifically for Cessna Citation 500/501/550/551/S550/560 series aircraft. Pending FAA approval of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), JETTECH will begin offering kits available through JETTECH approved FAA Certified Repair Stations. Rob Irwin, founder and member/manager of JETTECH, said the […]
Think Global Flight takes off today
Think Global Flight embarked from SUN ’n FUN today on its epic world flight to promote education around the world. It’s been an endeavor five years in the making, according to Capt. Judy Rice, who will make the journey with navigator Fred Nauer, CFI-I and a retired airline pilot. The two will stop at schools […]
OpenAirplane expands to private aircraft
Thursday at SUN ’n FUN, OpenAirplane unveiled a new service that helps aircraft owners join the “sharing economy.” With “Collaborative Aircraft Rental” owners can rent their airplanes to pilots who have passed the OpenAirplane universal checkout. “Someplace between sole ownership, and leasing the airplane back is a happy place where you can occasionally rent your […]
The fun rating
By JONI M. FISHER Known as the fun rating, seaplane flying has an adventurous allure. Seaplane pilots venture into hard-to-reach places, such as villages in Alaska, fishing spots in Canada, Florida swamps, Amazon rivers, small bays, and Caribbean islands. The 22nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN Seabirds Splash-In today on Lake Agnes near Fantasy of Flight […]
MAF to dedicate newest plane
Mission Aviation Fellowship’s newest aircraft, a Quest KODIAK, will soon be on its way to Papua, Indonesia, where it will make life better for people living in remote corners of the jungle. “This remarkable airplane will be used to deliver food, medicine, building materials, and Bibles,” said John Boyd, president and CEO of Mission Aviation […]
SPOT debuts SPOT Trace
SPOT has launched new SPOT Trace, an anti-theft asset tracking device. SPOT Trace ensures airplanes, cars, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and other valuable assets are where they need to be, notifying owners via email or text when movement is detected anytime, anywhere. SPOT’s family of products uses 100% satellite technology to provide location-based messaging and […]
Lightspeed reveals finalists for Pilot’s Choice Awards
From the grandstands at SUN ‘n FUN, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation announced the names of 15 charities, selected from hundreds of nominees, that will benefit from grants to be awarded through the Pilot’s Choice Awards Program. The selected charities are: Academy of Model Aeronautics, Agape Flights, Angel Flight West, the Civil Air Patrol, the Flying […]