US Aviation Services at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas has kicked off its FBO or “Fuel Blow Out” promotion, rolling back fuel prices. FBO officials note that prices will fluctuate with the market. The promotion will last until July 1. “We’re doing our part to encourage flying as we ease into the summer,” said Scott […]
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Sporty’s slates Summer Camp for Pilots
While initial and recurrent training for glass cockpit and high performance aircraft is readily available, pilots of vintage aircraft often find themselves out of luck when it comes to leading edge recurrent training. This, even though their 10- to 50-year old Beech, Cessna, Piper or other aircraft still make up the majority of the general […]
Skyview 3.1 with flight planning released
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.1 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This update adds a flight planning menu, along with controls so that pilots can create, then fly multi-leg flight plans, which can include autopilot input commands. Version 3.1 enables pilots to enter flight plans with multiple waypoints right on their SkyView […]
Add some color to your calculations
ASA introduces its new E6-B enhanced with color. ASA’s latest E6-B is enhanced with color for quick identification of key elements and easier readability, according to company officials. The new color E6-B is based on ASA’s most popular model slide-rule-style flight computer, the ASA-E6B. It’s identical in size to the venerable favorite, made with the […]
New book celebrates Iowa’s aviation heritage
Eastern Iowa’s Aviation Heritage, a new book from Arcadia Publishing, captures Eastern Iowa’s long-time fascination with flight. From primitive air gliders and balloons to today’s modern airplanes (and everything in between), aviation enthusiasts in Eastern Iowa have had their heads in the clouds since the late 1800s. Written by Iowa native and aviation history expert […]
Cessna Citation Ten to make first flight by year-end
The Citation Ten is scheduled to make its first flight by year-end 2011, with first deliveries planned for the second half of 2013, Cessna officials said on opening day of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibit. The Ten is a mid-size aircraft with uprated design and performance, enabling it to fly higher, faster and […]
Journey to Africa
Flying adventure experts Air Journey has unveiled a rare opportunity to circumnavigate the continent of Africa in your own airplane. This special opportunity begins Sept. 7 and returns to the United States 54 days and 19,500 nautical miles later on Oct. 30. “We are very excited that we get to offer a trip to Africa […]
Aircraft Spruce adds Cozy builder support team
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co, which has owned the design rights to Nat Puffer’s Cozy Mark IV homebuilt aircraft since 2004, recently contracted with Marc Zeitlin, an experienced builder, to provide technical builder support to Cozy builder. Builders can contact Marc by email at [email protected] or by phone at 978-502-5251. In addition, Aircraft Spruce has […]
Bogert cable kits for more aircraft
A new FAA/PMA adds more aircraft models to Bogert Aviation’s line of Low-Loss Copper Cable Kits, which improve hot and cold starting performance and eliminate most voltage drop between battery and starter, according to company officials. Since 1986 Bogert Aviation has manufactured FAA/PMA solutions for aircraft electrical and start-up problems. Low-Loss Copper Cable Kits solve […]