WICHITA, Kan. – Beechcraft Corp. recently held a special ceremony to deliver the 4,000th Model 36 Beechcraft Bonanza. Please share: Continue Reading →
Forward momentum
Posted on June 3rd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Transitioning from flying a Cessna 152 to an RV-7 is a lot like learning to drive in the family station wagon, then getting a Porsche. You can’t help but envy the guys who get to do it. Scott Sundstrom from... Continue Reading →
Saker personal jet introduced
Posted on June 3rd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Saker Aircraft Corp. has introduced the Saker S-1, which company officials claim will be “one of the world’s fastest and most efficient civilian aircraft available for purchase when it receives FAA and EASA certification and goes into production.” Continue Reading →
Sporty’s will award Van’s RV-12 for 2014 sweepstakes
Posted on May 29th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane for 2014 is an all-new Van’s RV-12. This aircraft is the first factory-built airplane from Van’s, a leading designer of kit aircraft. Continue Reading →
LSA video bonanza
Posted on May 28th, 2013 by Dan Johnson
We were busy at Aero Friedrichshafen 2013, knocking out more than 30 videos for your viewing information and entertainment. That’s more than seven videos per day and a sum of more than five hours total running time (more than three... Continue Reading →
CH 650 kit part of new book
Posted on May 28th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
“Things Come Apart,” a new book by Todd McLellan, makes visible the inner workings of a camera, clock, power drill, iPad and a Zenith CH 650. These disassembled objects show that even the most intricate of modern technologies can be broken down and understood,... Continue Reading →
Icon seeks FAA answer by May 31 on weight exemption
Posted on May 27th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Kirk Hawkins, CEO and founder of Icon Aircraft, has asked the FAA to issue a final decision by May 31 on his exemption request to increase the weight of his Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) by 250 pounds.... Continue Reading →
SkyCraft begins production on SD-1 Minisport
Posted on May 27th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
OREM, Utah — SkyCraft Airplanes began production of its SD-1 Minisport this month, which will be available for order as an S-LSA starting in July. Continue Reading →
Enhanced cargo door for Cessna C-208 introduced
Posted on May 27th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
DELAND, Fla. — North American Surveillance Systems USA (NASS) has introduced an enhanced cargo door for the Cessna Caravan 208 Series aircraft. Continue Reading →
Cirrus debuts new training initiative
Posted on May 26th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced “Cirrus Approach” — a multi-year training initiative designed to enhance pilot safety and reduce the general aviation accident rate. Continue Reading →
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