Zenith Aircraft has begun shipping kits for its newest model, the CH 750 Cruzer. Introduced last April at SUN ’n FUN, the Cruzer is an “on airport version” of the STOL CH 750 that was originally designed for back country flying, according to company officials. Built for runways, it uses smaller wheels (with optional wheel fairings) […]
General Aviation
Intoxicated pilot crashes
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Denmark, Wis. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: During a flight before the accident flight, the cockpit lighting failed and the pilot made an unscheduled landing at an airport. Later, a witness saw the pilot walking back to the airport with a 12-pack of beer. The pilot explained that he was […]
The best of times, the worst of times…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom; it was the age of foolishness.” So said Charles Dickens in “The Tale of Two Cities.” Little did he know he was writing about general aviation in 2013 — and possibly the year 2014. […]
Weather Flying
In the fifth edition of “Weather Flying,” often regarded as the bible of weather flying, Robert O. Buck (son of the book’s original author) delves into how “computers, personal electronic devices, electronic flight instrument systems, and other technologies are changing the way general aviation pilots fly weather.” Buck maintains an easy-to-read style that makes complex […]
11th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards takes flight
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The 11th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation” Awards, presented by Bell Helicopter and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, will be held Jan. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. Frederick W. Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx, will be presented the “Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award.” Bruce Whitman, Chairman and CEO of FlightSafety International, will […]
iLevil Sport to debut at Sebring LSA Expo
The iLevil Sport will make its public debut at this month’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. The new iLevil Sport provides a portable stand-alone AHRS and GPS backup that can link to the recently-certified NavWorX ADS-B receiver, allowing pilots to meet the 2020 mandate for ADS-B Out, company officials said. The iLevil Sport […]
Keep Calm and Fly On
Sporty’s latest humorous product line plays off the British slogan in use during World War II of “Keep calm and carry on.” These new aviation products are a fun way to show your enthusiasm for aviation, even when you’re not at the airport, Sporty’s officials said. Keep calm and carry on was a British government […]
WildBlue Aircraft Sales teams with IMC Club
Aircraft sales company, WildBlue, LLC, and IMC Club have entered a joint marketing venture, with WildBlue committing to sponsoring the next five chapters of the international club. IMC Clubs, the brainchild of Radek Wyrzykowski, is a membership-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on instrument rated pilots and flight instructors, with a network of chapters throughout the […]
Sheltair KISP welcomes all international general aviation flights
NEW YORK, NY — Officials at Sheltair have announced that the company’s FBO at Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP) now offers ground support services to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizen general aviation flights clearing customs at Long Island MacArthur Airport. Sheltair KISP is adjacent to the newly renovated U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility that […]