GlobalAir.com has released its newest data resource, Mobile ARC (Airport Resource Center), which is designed as an application but is entirely web based and made for the mobile user. It eliminates the need to purchase, download or update an app, and can be viewed on over 150 mobile devices including iPads and tablets, company officials […]
General Aviation
First flight, last flight
Aircraft: Rans S18. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Fayetteville, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was making his inaugural flight in the recently purchased, recently reassembled, but as of yet unregistered, experimental airplane. He had not flown in about six years. His latest medical certificate was issued June 6, 2005, and at […]
Finalists for new CAF headquarters named
OSHKOSH — Today at AirVenture, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) named the eight final locations under consideration for the home of the new CAF headquarters, which will be known as the National Airbase. The search for a new headquarters began in May with more than 25 cities throwing their hats in the ring for consideration. […]
Action-packed year as Sonex celebrates 15th anniversary
OSHKOSH — During a packed press briefing on opening day of AirVenture, officials from Sonex Aircraft reviewed several major news items, including the fact that company is now taking deposits for the SubSonex jet, special honors for company founder John Monnett, and the debut of a Sensenich propeller for AeroVee-powered aircraft. “AirVenture 2013 is shaping-up […]
Small airplane revitalization act passes Senate committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Commerce Committee’s voice vote passage Tuesday, July 30, of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act moved the bill closer to passage by the full Congress, requiring the FAA to put into effect changes to Part 23 that would make available less expensive and more practical products for general aviation airplanes. The […]
New attitude reflected at EAA annual meeting
OSHKOSH — An unusually large number of members attended the annual Experimental Aircraft Association meeting of the membership held Wednesday during AirVenture. According to a report at EAA.org, the attitude among those in attendance, and the reports from the chairman and directors, was overwhelmingly positive. Read J. Mac McClellan’s full report here.
Cirrus jet moves towards certification
OSHKOSH — During an opening day news conference at AirVenture, officials from Cirrus Aircraft reported that the Vision SF50 personal jet program has made significant progress toward certification, including acquisition of manufacturing equipment to build the new airplane. The company confirms that first delivery is still scheduled for late 2015. The next steps in the […]
EPS acquires Cirrus SR22s as test bed for diesel engine; Dick Rutan named test pilot
OSHKOSH — Engineered Propulsion Systems of New Richmond, Wisconsin, reports it has acquired two Cirrus SR22 aircraft that will become the test beds for airworthiness certification of EPS’s new Vision 350 diesel engine. The company is currently fabricating the engine mount and nose gear structure, to be followed by the engine cowling modification. The EPS-owned […]
Jeppesen unveils Mobile FlightDeck VFR
OSHKOSH – Jeppesen has introduced Mobile FliteDeck VFR, a new iPad-based navigation and planning solution designed specifically for private pilots in the continental U.S. operating under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR is now available with numerous charting navigation coverage options, including full-U.S. VFR coverage with a $49 annual data subscription, company […]