Avfuel Corporation and Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) have confirmed that they are now partnered as fuel supplier and branded FBO. Under the agreement Martha’s Vineyard receives fuel, marketing, quality assurance and other services from Avfuel, while retaining full independence. “Martha’s Vineyard Airport has served the general and commercial aviation traffic of Martha’s Vineyard for over […]
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Air Zoo opens disc golf course
Visitors at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., now have a new aerodynamic activity to enjoy — a nine-hole disc golf course. This brand new disc golf course is nestled around the Air Zoo’s wooded property and features nine par three holes, which are free and open to the public year-round. The Air Zoo will […]
Interested in flying to the Bahamas?
SunState Aviation at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) will host a free seminar for pilots interested in learning about the requirements needed to fly to the Islands of the Bahamas Thursday, Jan. 20. A representative from the Bahamas will discuss information with attendees, including customs and insurance requirements, forms and safe entry guidelines. The seminar […]
Air BP FBOs offer Super Bowl deals
Air BP FBOs in the Dallas area are offering deals for pilots flying in for the Super Bowl Feb. 6. Air BP FBOs in the area include: Landmark Aviation (ADS), Addison: 35 minutes to Dallas Cowboy Stadium In the heart of north Dallas Minutes from downtown Dallas Textar Aviation (DAL), Dallas: Earn Triple Bravo Points […]
Mid-Continent Instruments unveils 2-inch airspeed indicator and altimeter
Mid-Continent Instruments has received TSO certification of the MD15 2-inch altimeter and the MD25 2-inch airspeed indicator. “The MD15 altimeter and MD25 airspeed indicator complement our 4200 electric attitude indicator and complete the 2-inch standby package,” said Brett Williams, engineering manager for Mid-Continent Instruments. “Their small size saves space in crowded panels and provides either […]
AOPA partners with LifeLock
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has partnered with LifeLock, a leader in identity theft protection. The partnership will offer AOPA members a way to help safeguard their personal information. LifeLock service will be available to AOPA members at a discounted rate. “It is a critical time for consumers to be proactive and take […]
First-hand accounts of Skunk Works
A Living History Event at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California, will feature two Skunk Works veterans, who will focus on the P-38 Lighning. The Saturday, Feb. 5. presentation, which begins at 10 a.m., will feature Pete Law, who was hired right out of college and worked 40 years for the Lockheed […]
WACO Classics unveils new design
WACO Classic has expanded its product line with the Great Lakes Model 2T-1A-1/2, a fully aerobatic 180-hp aircraft targeted at pilots and flight schools looking for “a highly capable aerobatic aircraft with docile handling attributes,” according to company officials. The aircraft was most recently produced in the 1980, and is type certificated in the aerobatic […]
Hartzell debuts Top Props for Aztec
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has developed a new 2-bladed Top Prop propeller conversion kit for Piper PA-23-250 Aztec twin-engine aircraft. The new 77-inch diameter propeller uses blade-mounted counter-weights to provide redundant assistance to the propeller pitch control and feathering system versus the original configuration that relies heavily on an air pressure charge for these functions, according […]