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Former Cessna CEO joins IMC Club board

Posted on April 1st, 2013 by

The IMC Club has appointed Jack Pelton, former CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., and the chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association, to its board of directors. Please share: Continue Reading →

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Waco Flying Service joins Sam Lyons dealership family

Posted on April 1st, 2013 by

WACO, Texas — As a new FBO, the management at Waco Flying Service knew that the décor had to be something special in order for customers to experience the home-away-from home they’d hope to create. They also wanted the facility... Continue Reading →

Free video refresher on non-towered airport operations released

Posted on April 1st, 2013 by

PilotWorkshops.com has released a free video refresher program for non-towered airport operations. Continue Reading →

Tecnam to debut new low-wing LSA

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

Tecnam will reveal its “Astore” next generation Light-Sport Aircraft at AERO Friedrichshafen 2013 in Germany on April 24. Continue Reading →

Lawsuit on GA emissions dismissed

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia court has dismissed a lawsuit by environmentalist  group Friends of the Earth pushing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to decide whether lead emissions from general aviation aircraft  endanger public health and welfare.... Continue Reading →

Invisible plane to be showcased at Museum of Flight

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

SEATTLE – The Museum of Flight will be opening a special three-day exhibit of Wonder Woman’s famed invisible plane in its Side Gallery beginning Monday, Museum officials announced. The aircraft is the original iteration of the renowned superhero’s plane –... Continue Reading →

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First engine start for Panthera

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

Pipistrel’s prototype of its Panthera rolled out of the company’s factory in Ajdovscina, Slovenia. The Pipistrel engineers and technicians performed a successful first engine start and ground runs of the 210-hp Lycoming engine, verifying design parameters and engine operation, according... Continue Reading →

What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas…

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

LAS VEGAS — What happened in Las Vegas last week likely will not stay in Las Vegas, as nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, distributors, repair stations and other general aviation professionals left the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention &... Continue Reading →

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Flying the SeaRey LSX

Posted on March 28th, 2013 by

By J. DOUGLAS HINTON In the bright new world of Light-Sport Aircraft, a dowager — defined as a dignified, elder lady — lurks: Progressive Aerodyne’s SeaRey LSX. Continue Reading →

simpleflight.net to discuss pictures with photographer

Posted on March 28th, 2013 by

John Slemp, an aviation photographer, will be a guest on simpleflight.net, an aviation-themed internet radio program on Sunday, March 31 (8 pm Central). Continue Reading →