The Azimut270 team, flying two nearly identical CTs, is scheduled to arrive in Opa Locka, Florida on Thursday, May 13 at 3 pm local. As of Tuesday, they were in “Guadaloupe and will be heading to Provo, Turks and Caicos... Continue Reading →
SDASM photo archive tops 44,000
Posted on May 11th, 2010 by Ben Sclair
The San Diego Air and Space Museum photo archive tops 44,000 images. They are hosted online at Flickr. Enjoy. Continue Reading →
Diamond’s DA40 NG receives EASA certification
Posted on May 6th, 2010 by Janice Wood
Diamond Aircraft has received EASA VFR/IFR certification for its DA40 NG, powered by Austro Engine’s 170-hp AE-300 turbo-diesel powerplant. “We are committed to the future of piston powered flight, specifically by pursuing a socially responsible strategy,” said Diamond Aircraft CEO... Continue Reading →
American Legend introduces the Classic J3 Certified S-LSA
Posted on May 4th, 2010 by Janice Wood
American Legend Aircraft Co. has introduced its Classic J3, which is based on the Legend Cub, incorporating numerous safety improving and “slimming” features, according to company officials. It will be S-LSA certified and priced at $94,895 ready to fly. Continue Reading →
Pilot’s Report: Piper Matrix
Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Janice Wood
BY J. DOUGLAS HINTON, For General Aviation News What company would build a single-engine, cabin class, unpressurized aircraft when virtually every other airframe in its class is pressurized? Piper Aircraft would, based on extensive interviews with customers and a “comprehensive... Continue Reading →
Quest ups Kodiak maximum weight
Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Janice Wood
Quest Aircraft Co. has received FAA approval to operate the Kodiak at a maximum takeoff weight of 7,225 lbs., an increase from the existing 6,750 lbs. The useful load of the aircraft has increased to 3,535 lbs. “Since receiving our... Continue Reading →
Privateer amphib debuts
Posted on April 15th, 2010 by Janice Wood
A few years ago, John Meekins decided he wanted a seaplane. An industrial real estate developer who lives on a lake in the Seattle area, he didn’t want to have to drive to the airport to fly his plane. He... Continue Reading →
Flying the Peregrine
Posted on April 4th, 2010 by Meg Godlewski
One of the perks of being a flying journalist is that it gives me the opportunity to fly aircraft that many pilots don’t, like the record-setting Light Sport Aircraft, the FA-04 Peregrine. The low-wing airplane, built by Fleming Air in... Continue Reading →
Husky now available with G500
Posted on March 28th, 2010 by Janice Wood
Aviat Aircraft now offers the Garmin G500 panel mount, which provides moving map displays, artificial horizon and information about true airspeed, rate of climb, winds aloft, altitude and heading. The unit can be linked into most autopilot systems. Continue Reading →
First Sirius LSA available for demo flights
Posted on March 25th, 2010 by Janice Wood
The first Sirius SLSA from TL Ultralight is now available for demo flights. SportairUSA, the North American distributor for the Sirius and the Sting S3, is offering introductory flights at the North Little Rock, Arkansas, Municipal Airport (ORK). The first... Continue Reading →
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