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Piper strikes deal for up to 100 aircraft

Posted on April 10th, 2013 by

Today at SUN ’n FUN, Piper Aircraft announced it had reached a three-year agreement with Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) for the sale of multiple Piper Archer TXs. Please share: Continue Reading →

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Tornado tragedy turns into blessing

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by

What began as a tragedy has turned into a blessing for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Two years ago, in March 2011, a tornado ripped through the SUN ’n FUN... Continue Reading →

Senators to introduce bill to stop FAA tower closings

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, April 10, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and David Vitter (R-La.) will introduce legislation to prevent the FAA from closing air traffic control towers. Continue Reading →

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Belite introduces line of digital instruments

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by

Belite Aircraft and Electronics has introduced a collection of digital aircraft instruments for LSA and ultralight aircraft at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. Continue Reading →

PilotMall debuts Advanced Panel simulator cockpit

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by

Pilot Mall has introduced its table-top flight simulator instrument panel integrating Saitek ProFlite instruments, avionics and flight controls into a modular, add-as-you-go device for home and flight school. Continue Reading →

Sporty’s launches second-generation Stratus

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by

Sporty’s Pilot Shop, along with partners ForeFlight and Appareo, released a second generation Stratus ADS-B receiver today at SUN ’n FUN. The new Stratus adds ADS-B traffic and a built-in AHRS. Continue Reading →

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Florida Panhandle fly-In fulfills RAF Mission

Posted on April 8th, 2013 by

Two years ago, Drew Hatch and Gary Brooks planned a flight into a state-owned airstrip in the Florida Panhandle. Imagine their disappointment when they were denied permission to land and and use the airstrip to access the nearby campground. When... Continue Reading →

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Van’s RV-14 lands in Florida

Posted on April 8th, 2013 by

Van’s newest airplane, the RV-14, has landed in Florida for the first time. Continue Reading →

Barrett Precision Engines named first XP-400 engine builder

Posted on April 8th, 2013 by

Barrett Precision Engines has been appointed the first authorized engine build facility for Superior Air Parts 215-horsepower, XP-400 Engine. Continue Reading →

FAA delay tower closures

Posted on April 7th, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA will delay the closures of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15. Continue Reading →