Just weeks after Lycoming Engines announced it would seek approval to operate certain engines on ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas, it has received FAA approval to update its listing of approved fuels. Lycoming’s newly available Service Instruction SI-1070R lists 35 engine models approved to operate on ASTM D7547 UL 91 fuel. The models are […]
Studying trends in general aviation
A researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has focused her thesis project on general aviation trends and is asking for help from general aviation pilots. The goal of the study is to gain a better understanding of the factors that drive general aviation activity in the United States, which includes identifying any challenges […]
SAFE in space
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Orbital Commerce Project (OCP) “to promote safety in the Commercial Human Spaceflight industry through excellence in training and education.” The two organizations will team up on initiatives that include: Working with the Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) […]
Summer programs at National Flight Academy
The National Flight Academy in Pensacola, Florida, is offering a high-tech, aviation-inspired summer program. Enrollment for summer single and group sessions is now underway. The five-day, immersive experience combines the love of game-playing with a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum and kids. Ambition, part of the National Flight Academy’s suite of learning programs, […]
Parts marking system released
Insta Etch of Phoenix has released its Etch2000 professional parts marking system. The custom stencil design smartphone app is based off Android and Blackberry operating systems and wirelessly prints a pre-programmed or user designed stencil to a handheld Bluetooth printer. Using electrochemical solutions and these precision stencils, metal parts and tools can now be permanently […]
BrightLine Bags debuts ‘Flex System’
BrightLine Bags has introduced its new modular flight bag system called “The FLEX System, which includes five different-sized interchangeable modules, a front and rear end cap, and a collection of four interchangeable external pockets. Every pilot can create a customized bag that is the exact size and has the exact functionality he or she wants, […]
New avionics lead salesman at West Star Aviation
Mike Sapanara has joined the West Star Aviation team and will lead Avionics Technical Sales. He began his avionics career in the United States Coast Guard and recently retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2007. With over 38 years of experience, he has held positions as Senior Field Service Engineer and Regional Sales Manager […]
Pilots fly to save pups
Being a pilot is much more than having a passion for flight. True pilots enjoy using their passion to help others. That’s why pilots in Port Lavaca, Texas, recently took flight to complete a very special mission and help two organizations, Pilots N Paws and Great Escape Rescued K9s. Each year, the volunteers of Pilots […]
Akoya testing continues, materials choices frozen
In preparation for the S-LSA American certification of its amphibious skiplane Akoya, LISA Airplanes continues to carry on a series of test flights in France at both Chambery-Savoy Airport and Bourget Lake. Meanwhile, the French company is completing its industrial process and has unveiled its choices regarding materials. The latest tests involved intensive taxiing tests […]