WICHITA – Cessna Aircraft Co. has revealed the partner universities selected for its 2016 Top Hawk program. Kent State University, LeTourneau University, Purdue University, and Westminster College will each take delivery of a new, custom-branded Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft in February to support flight training, recruiting efforts and promotional activities throughout the year. “Textron Aviation is […]
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Certification at Textron service centers expanded
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has attained new certifications allowing each U.S. company-owned service center to support the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands. “All 14 Textron Aviation-operated service centers in North America have received expanded certifications in the past year,” reports Brad Thress, senior vice president customer service. Over the last year, the company also expanded […]
Wanted: Pilot Tips on…Maintenance
Owners can do quite a few things to maintain their aircraft. What tips or tricks have you learned over the years to make the job easier or more efficient? What advice can you give other airplane owners who want to perform their own maintenance? You can add your tips on the form below and even include […]
Northwest Aviation Conference on course
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Over three decades strong, the 2016 Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show is slated for Feb. 20-21. Each year more than 12,000 aviation enthusiasts and their families flock to the Washington State Fairgrounds to experience everything aviation in the Northwest. Know a student considering an aviation career? Or someone transitioning to a civilian […]
Spanish pilot plans around the world flight in RV-8
MADRID, Spain — Spanish pilot and experimental aircraft builder Michel Gordillo will begin his Round-the-World flight Feb. 19, in an attempt to break the world record by flying a North/South route across the poles. Gordillo, an experienced “Earth Rounder,” built and custom-modified his experimental RV-8 aircraft specifically for this flight. If he is successful, Gordillo will […]
SAM Aircraft acquired by Heintz brothers
The assets of SAM Aircraft have been acquired by the sons of aircraft designer Chris Heintz, owners of Zenith Aircraft Company in the U.S. and Zenair Ltd. in Canada. Founded in 2009 by Thierry Zibi in Quebec, Canada, SAM Aircraft was developed as a modern light-sport aircraft (LSA). A low-wing all-metal tandem two-seater, the SAM Aircraft design is […]
Are you feeling lucky?
Poker runs are some of the most fun that you can have with your airplane. This weekend is the 11th Annual Rio Colorado Poker Run, designated as the SocialFlight.com Event of the Week. The poker run stops open at 8 a.m. and include the following airports: Sun Valley (A20), Indian Hills (2AZ1), Kingman (KIGM), Parker (P20), […]
Florida General Aviation Caucus builds on momentum
Building on the momentum from its inaugural meeting in October, the Florida General Aviation (GA) Caucus recently met to urge all state legislators to financially support GA airports and embrace a tax exemption on aircraft sales and related services. Proposed by the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA), the tax exemption would help Florida aviation businesses remain competitive […]
XTI Aircraft earns SEC qualification
DENVER — XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) has launched a formal stock offering and is accepting investments to support development of the new TriFan 600 aircraft. The opportunity to invest is not only open to those who have expressed interest in investing in the company, but to all investors around the globe. Shares in XTI can be purchased at […]