First Eclipse 550 powers up
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Eclipse Aerospace has celebrated a major production milestone — the first power up of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. Continue Reading →
Showcase Sprints and Cat Shot debut at SUN ’n FUN
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A pair of fun events for performance enthusiasts will be held at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport during SUN ’n FUN, which is slated for April 9-14. “Here is the opportunity to demonstrate your piloting precision and test your airplane’s performance in... Continue Reading →
Tool set designed by mechanic debuts
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Kustom Aviation Services of Palatka, Florida, introduces a line of mechanics tools, designed by a mechanic. Continue Reading →
Nominations open for Air Show Hall of Fame
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. Continue Reading →
Kitchener completes upgrade package for Cessna 208
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) as completed a new avionics upgrade package for the Cessna C208 Caravan. Continue Reading →
Student pilot loses control
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Republic, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing forward slips to a landing for his private pilot checkride, which was scheduled for the following day. Continue Reading →
Embracing the seaplane lifestyle
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Not many people can say they pursued their seaplane rating out of necessity, but Greg Corrado from Port Orchard, Wash., can. Continue Reading →
Budget cuts threaten Civil Air Patrol
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) has introduced an amendment to the new defense spending bill that would dramatically reduce funding for CAP missions and programs for Fiscal Year 2013. The Senate is expected to vote on the amendment on Monday, March... Continue Reading →
The next president of AOPA
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
As the search for the next president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association kicks off, AOPA Chairman Bill Trimble reached out to members with a detailed description of who they are looking for: “The candidate must be an outgoing,... Continue Reading →
Electroair lets electronic ignition kit do the talking
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
“Our Cessna 152 fuel burn dropped from 5.8 to 4.2 gph after installing Electroair’s Electronic Ignition (EI) Kit,” said Hillsboro Aviation‘s Director of Fleet Maintenance Ben Plummer. Continue Reading →
GA in action: Reuniting a wounded soldier with his family
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Window World, Inc., a replacement window and home remodeling company, recently used its corporate jet to sponsor a mission through the Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) to bring injured Army SSG Oliver Hughes and his family from... Continue Reading →
CubCrafters receives night VFR certification for Top Cub
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The FAA has issued Night VFR approval for CubCrafters’ CC18-180 Top Cub. Continue Reading →
Levil Technology debuts new handheld
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
New from Levil Technology is the iLevil SW, an iPad-compatible, self-contained “panel in the palm of your hand” device. It gives attitude information; has a WAAS GPS for charts and synthetic vision; displays information from external hardware such as an... Continue Reading →
Sporty’s debuts three styles of kneeboards for iPad Mini
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Sporty’s has introduced three styles of kneeboard for the iPad Mini, designed to hold the Mini right where you need it in-flight. Continue Reading →
Crosswind compromises Cirrus
Posted on March 17th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Winslow, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident happened during an attempt to land in gusting winds reported as 320° at 16 knots, gusting to 27 knots. Continue Reading →
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