Platinum Aviation has opened its third Cirrus Flight Training and Aircraft Rental Center in Palm Beach, Florida. The company’s newest flight training facility is located at the North Palm Beach County Airport (F45) adjacent to the Landmark Aviation FBO. It will offer Cirrus Aircraft rentals, Cirrus transition training and flight training. Platinum’s other facilities are in […]
Richmond Jet Center joins Shell FBO network
Richmond Jet Center at Virginia’s Richmond International Airport (RIC) has joined the Shell FBO network. Richmond Jet Center, which offers catering, flight planning, and heated hangars, is a Cessna Service Center and FAA Certified Repair Station offering airframe, engine and propeller maintenance, avionics sales, and charter. By joining the Shell FBO Network, which has more […]
Nominations for Collier Trophy now being accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for the Robert J. Collier Trophy, which is awarded annually by the National Aeronautic Association “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use […]
Do pilots lie on medicals?
Pilot medicals are in the news again, with a proposal by EAA and AOPA to let more pilots use a driver’s license for their medical. But is the whole medical certificate process flawed, asks Richard Collins in The Great Debate at the Air Facts Journal. He wants your opinion here.
Must-see TV…
Reader Bill Schmalz sent us this link to Sleeping Dog Productions’ aviation demo reel. It’s a compilation of scenes from a variety of the company’s aviation videos and includes everything from seaplanes to warbirds to spacecraft. Bill recommends watching it in full screen … and turn up the speakers to hear the beautiful accompanying music. […]
EICommander ignition controllers now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the full line of the EICommander ignition controllers. EICommander is the leader in ignition monitoring and tuning for experimental aircraft, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. The EICommander provides a pilot flying with the P-mag electronic ignition from Emag Electronic Ignitions the ability to monitor the condition of their ignition, adjust the […]
Lawsuit moves forward in California avgas case
A ruling by a federal judge in California allowed the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to proceed with a lawsuit against FBOs and avgas distributors under state law, but did not address the businesses’ claim that federal law preempts state regulations on avgas, according to a report at AOPA.org. The CEH suit claims 46 named […]
Are older pilots safer?
Yes, says Bob Claypool in an opinion piece on the Air Facts Journal. Executive VP of the United Flying Octogenarians, Claypool said older pilots are even safer than younger pilots. Read his post here, then weigh in.
Progress report on training reform published
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has published a progress report based on comments received about the six proposed projects distilled from the Pilot Training Reform Symposium held earlier this year. The 10-page update summarizes the responses received from key industry figures and SAFE’s analysis of those responses, and identifies additional concerns and […]