The Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently expanded its online Resource Center. In addition to content tailored to flight, ground, avionics, and maintenance technology instructors, new material has been added specifically for K-12 teachers and educators involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Although most of the content in the Resource […]
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OK3 AIR unveils multiple upgrades at 36U
SALT LAKE CITY – The FBO OK3 AIR recently unveiled multiple upgrades at the Heber City Municipal Airport (36U) to further accommodate general aviation needs. The airport’s latest upgrades include updates to the airport approach and weather forecasting systems, a state-of-the-art de-icing truck, and a 10,000-square-foot hangar. The night limitation to the GPS approach to […]
AeroLEDs upgrades AeroSun
AeroLEDs has introduced an upgraded version of its AeroSun for use in Experimental Aircraft and LSAs. It is designed for wing mounting in aluminum and composite aircraft for landing, taxi and recognition purposes. It has built-in wig-wag and pulsing modes in addition to its standard steady beam. Each AeroSun uses one-fourth the power of an […]
Holiday dinner slated for PAMA chapter
By DALE FORTON. The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association’s Columbus, Ohio, Chapter is holding its 2012 Holiday Dinner Dec. 11 at the Villa Milano Restaurant in Columbus. This is always a terrific annual event. The meeting agenda will include the election of officers that were selected at the October meeting for the 2012-2013 COPAMA Board. Doors […]
Poor approach, poor landing
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Kenmare, N.D. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land in a farm field, applied full flaps while on final approach but did not flare quickly enough prior to touchdown and the airplane bounced twice. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed […]
Sport pilot to celebrate 100th birthday flying his Evektor LSA
On Nov. 30, Guy Reynolds will celebrate his 100th birthday by taking a flight in a Light-Sport Aircraft. Putting a finer point on it, he’ll take this flight in his LSA. Are you surprised that a centenarian has an LSA? Admit it…I was. However, Guy is no ordinary guy. He bought his Evektor Sportstar back […]
Beware the 3 Rs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pilots — as well as everyone else in the United States — can expect political turbulence over the next months and longer. In fact, what this lame-duck Congress can and will do in the weeks before the inauguration may give hints as to what the next four years will bring to general […]
Couldn’t make it to NBAA? See every aircraft that was on display
For the first time ever, the Online News Bureau of NBAA’s Annual Meeting & Convention includes a photo gallery featuring every aircraft displayed at the show, which this year was held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 in Orlando, Fla. The 2012 static displays featured some of the world’s leading business aircraft. Light business airplanes […]
CubCrafters begins 2013 calendar giveaway
Are you a CubCrafters’ fan? A highlight of the end of the year for many is the annual CubCrafters calendar, which you can receive by signing up for the company’s email newsletter.