The Silver Wings Fraternity will host its 2013 annual convention in Oshkosh, Wis., from Oct. 17- 20. The convention hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn on Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). President James McCarthy, LTC, USAF (Ret), said tours are scheduled at Sonex Aircraft Co. and the EAA Airventure Museum, as well as guest speakers. Silver […]
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Skyport to host first regional Pilot Proficiency Project
In partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will present its first regional Pilot Proficiency Project at the Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, on Oct. 26-27. The project brings proficiency training to pilots by combining safety forums, simulator training sessions, and more. Forums at Skyport will be presented […]
Concorde Battery now original equipment on new Pipers
Concorde batteries are now original equipment on all new 24-volt production Piper aircraft. According to Concorde Battery officials, in 2012 Piper Aircraft began the evolution, upgrading Mirage, Matrix and Seneca models to Concorde batteries. The transition is now complete, officials report, with Concorde batteries original equipment on all new production aircraft. RG24-20 (Piper P/N 601-923) is […]
Southeast Aviation Expo on final approach to GMU
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The third annual Southeast Aviation Expo (SEAE) will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. The event will showcase the latest aviation products, have a static aircraft display and educational sessions. The focus of the educational sessions on Friday will […]
Cessna celebrates first international TTx delivery
WICHITA, Kan. — Cessna Aircraft Co. is celebrating the first international delivery of the new Cessna TTx to a customer in Thailand. The TTx was certified in July. Kiatichai Monsereenusorn, managing director of Kiattana Transport, accepted his aircraft in a handover ceremony in Independence, Kansas, saying the TTx will allow him to quickly visit multiple […]
Unairworthy airplane, out of practice pilot proves fatal
Aircraft: Velocity RG. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Sanford, N.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 375-hour pilot had owned the airplane for seven years and in that time had flown it for a total of 24 hours. His last flight took place 18 months before the fatal accident. The airplane’s airworthiness certificate was issued in 1996. According […]
AOPA to focus on grassroots events in 2014
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit next year in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The association’s Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, from Oct. 10-12, this year will be held as planned, according to officials. “We are on track for thousands of […]
State looking for public input on Ohio’s GA airports
The Ohio Department of Transportation is hosting public meetings as part of its Ohio Airports Focus Study, to determine what types of airport services are provided throughout the state today, and what gaps need to be filled in the at Ohio’s 97 publicly-owned general aviation airports. In 2012, the FAA invested about $26 million in Ohio’s […]
See the flying car in action
Now available online is a video of the first public demonstrations of the Terrafugia Transition in flight at this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh Flown and driven by Phil Meteer, Chief Test Pilot and Flight Test Coordinator, the the 20-minute demonstrations included flight maneuvers over show center, converting from airplane to car, and driving along the […]