Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for its High Density “Traveler Seat” for the King Air series aircraft. AvFab’s first model, the “Econo Seat,” received STC approval in December, 2003. Both models now have EASA approval as well. The high-density seating options are designed for adding passenger capacity. The seats are available in a […]
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Computerized maintenance tracking program debuts
Among aircraft owners, it is common knowledge that aircraft records make up 25% of the value of a plane at resale, yet until now the most advanced systems for record keeping have only been available to owners of jets and turboprops. As part of its comprehensive maintenance program, Fleet Aviation now provides a Computerized Maintenance […]
U-Fuel launches Sport Fuel Program
U-Fuel, a pioneer of self-service aviation fuel stations, has introduced the Sport Fuel program to expand the use of autogas in general aviation. An outgrowth of the company’s Aviation Fuel Club, the program assists airports, FBOs, flight schools, flying clubs and others searching for 91+ octane, ethanol-free autogas. Pilots buying fuel under the Sport Fuel […]
Fatal Accident Analysis webinar slated
Bob Miller Flight Training Online kicks off a four-week live webinar series, “Fatal Accident Analysis – Critical Lessons Learned from the Mishaps of Others,” Tuesday March 15. The webinar, which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday for four weeks, looking at the mistakes GA pilots who are in fatal accidents make, […]
First Landings adds Piper Cub to training fleet
First Landings Aviation, a sport pilot flight school at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Florida, has added a Piper Cub to its fleet. The addition of the Cub allows First Landings Aviation to offer both conventional gear (taildragger) training, as well as tricycle-gear training in its Remos and PiperSport aircraft, according to company officials. The […]
Gleim releases Seaplane Refresher Course
Gleim has just released its newest online course: the Seaplane Refresher Course, which enables seaplane-rated pilots to stay current and pass their next flight review in a seaplane. This course is an interactive study program that is designed to achieve two important goals. First, the course assists pilots who are preparing for a flight review […]
Severen joins US Aviation Group
US Aviation Group based at Denton Municipal Airport (DTO) in the Dallas area has appointed Scott Severen as Director of Business Development, responsible for overseeing the expansion of GA maintenance and avionics installations activity, developing FBO services, and USAG’s imminent 135 charter operations, as well as establishing USAG as a national and regional center for […]
Buy a Pilatus, get an iPad
Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., manufacturer of the PC-12 NG, is giving new customers an Apple iPad containing interactive content customized to each owner’s individual aircraft, as well as delivery documents, owner’s manuals and a variety of aviation apps. Each iPad comes pre-loaded with the Pilots Information Manual (PIM), an introduction to the company and the […]
New maintenance facility opens at SUS
West County Aero, a veteran-owned aviation maintenance company, has opened its new maintenance facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Mo. West County Aero has been in business since 2008. The new 19,000-square-foot hangar will be used for maintenance as well as aircraft storage. This move has also created the opportunity for […]