Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) reached a number of milestones in 2015 while pursuing FAA certification of its new engine, according to officials with the New Richmond, Wis.-based company. The company relocated its manufacturing and assembly into larger facilities at New Richmond Airport (KNRH). Additional facilities are located in Mojave, Calif., and Germany. Incorporating data obtained from […]
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CAP goes to the Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing have been tasked to help ensure the safety and security of the airspace around Super Bowl 50, slated for Feb. 7. To help train Air Force fighter aircrews and maintain their proficiency, Civil Air Patrol will fly its Cessna airplanes into “restricted airspace” to simulate […]
How to get rid of check ride anxiety
In her latest post, GlobalAir.com blogger Sarina Houston enumerates several things you can do to minimize your anxiety and maximize your chances of doing well on your check ride, including: Take a mock check ride; get the gouge; read through the PTS; and, finally, remind your self that the worst thing that can happen isn’t really […]
Textron Aviation launches 1Call
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has launched 1Call, which provides a single point of contact for Beechcraft, Citation and Hawker customers during unscheduled maintenance events. Customers can access the dedicated 1Call team by dialing 316-517-2090. “Our enhanced call center means simplified, quick access to Textron Aviation’s customer service team for our owners needing immediate support. From the […]
Sebring LSA Expo: ‘Interesting times’
By Mary Jones and Marino Boric “May you live in interesting times.” Jack Hodgson quoted that Chinese saying when he opened an industry panel discussion on Thursday afternoon at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and that saying proved to be the theme for the rest of Expo 2016. Following a successful opening day […]
FAA registers nearly 300,000 drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the FAA’s online registration system went live. “I am pleased the public responded to our call to register,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “The National Airspace System is a great resource and all users of it, […]
New location for Copperstate Fly-In
The 2016 Copperstate Fly-In will move to Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, on Oct. 28-29. The event attracts recreational and general aviation enthusiasts from across the southwest United States. In 2015, approximately 500 aircraft were on display from 20 states, including ultralights, gyrocopters, homebuilt aircraft, antiques and warbirds. In addition to aircraft displays, the Copperstate Fly-In features […]
Air Serv launches operations in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Air Serv has begun flight operations in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to support humanitarian programs in the region. Kalemie is a town on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secessionist violence has created a humanitarian catastrophe in the region […]
FlightSafety Caravan sims get FAA OK
FlightSafety International has received Level D qualification from the FAA for two Cessna Caravan aircraft simulators located at its Wichita East Learning Center. The simulators are equipped with Garmin G1000 and Garmin G600 avionics. The simulators feature FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system, which simulates the imagery and environmental conditions experienced during aircraft taxi, takeoff, en-route and tactical flight […]