Pilot Central launches
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Pilot Central of Atlanta launched its one-stop-shopping website at last week’s SUN ’n FUN. It’s designed to centralize a pilot’s personal and aviation needs all in one place, according to Pilot Central president Elliott Borenstein. Those who enroll on the website... Continue Reading →
Air Journey offers shorter journey options in Cessna Mustang
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
JUPITER, Fla. — Air Journey have unveiled a new travel option: The opportunity to fly a Cessna Citation Mustang for shorter sections of a longer itinerary. Continue Reading →
$2 million and counting…
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
Flight Design USA has taken in $2 million worth of orders for its CT-line of light sport aircraft, “just since Sebring,” President Tom Peghiny said at SUN ’n FUN. Continue Reading →
Brazil delegation visits SUN ’n FUN
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A delegation that includes representatives from Brazil’s Industries Federation System of Santa Catarina State, National Service of Industrial Apprenticeship, Wega Aircraft, Novaer Craft, and others were at SUN ’n FUN last week to promote newly announced incentives available to aircraft... Continue Reading →
Aeromedix introduces CO Expert
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Aeromedix has introduced its new compact CO Expert 2014 low-level carbon monoxide detector. Continue Reading →
Fuel exhaustion brings down Cherokee
Posted on April 14th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: San Angelo, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on the second leg of a cross-country flight when the engine lost power. Continue Reading →
Profiles of change: SUN ’n FUN’s Bob Knight
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by Drew Steketee
He’s been on the SUN ’n FUN board for years, but chairman for just 18 months. Robert C. (Bob) Knight is head of Knight Industrial Equipment (a long-time Lakeland Airport tenant), an airport board member and community leader. He’s been... Continue Reading →
Sequestration’s silver lining
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by Janice Wood
The news last week that the FAA will delay closing 149 contract control towers should come as a bit of a relief to the folks at SUN ’n FUN, since Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport was among the first slated to close.... Continue Reading →
GA advocates speak out against user fees in President’s budget
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As expected, President Obama’s budget released Wednesday, April 10, contained the perennial request for a $100 per flight user fee, a request immediately rejected by general aviation groups. Continue Reading →
Want to learn more about NextGen?
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The FAA’s NextGen system is scheduled for launch by the end of the year. Are you ready for this change? Continue Reading →
Missouri governor declares April ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the vital role general aviation plays in supporting the communities throughout Missouri and the country. In Missouri, the general aviation industry contributes an estimated $2.4 billion... Continue Reading →
King Schools releases online ATP written exam prep course
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
This week at SUN ‘n FUN, John and Martha King, co-chairman of King Schools, released an online version of their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written exam preparation course. Continue Reading →
Sennheiser teams with EAA for Eagle Flights
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Today at SUN ’n FUN, Sennheiser announced it will be supporting EAA‘s Eagle Flights, a program designed to help adults overcome obstacles to pilot training. Continue Reading →
Cirrus launches ownership program for non-pilots
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled Cirrus On Demand, an ownership solution that puts the convenience and capability of general aviation at the command of new Cirrus Aircraft owners who are not currently pilots. Continue Reading →
Dynon Avionics offers rebate
Posted on April 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Dynon Avionics is offering a $130 rebate to pilots who buy the D1 Pocket Panel, a backup attitude instrument. For a limited time the D1 is $1,295 after rebate. All D1s purchased between now and June 30 are eligible for... Continue Reading →
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