The first Piper PA-46 Matrix aircraft to get the Entegra Release 9 upgrade, which includes dual IFD5000 integrated flight displays and dual FMS900w WAAS-capable flight management systems (FMS), has been delivered to its owner in Ohio, according to officials at Avidyne, which manufactures the avionics suite. “The Matrix is a terrific cabin-class aircraft and the […]
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Hangar Ten at MKC now 24/7
Following the recent grand opening of Phase II, Hangar Ten at MKC is expanding its hours of operations to 24 hours, seven days per week. The new hours correspond with an increase in customer demand for additional access to the new 55,000-square-foot facility, located at the Northwest end of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport […]
StandardAero to provide Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 service
StandardAero will add service and support for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300-series engines in early 2011. The company will support PW305, 307 and 308 engines at its four service centers, as well as its broad Mobile Service Team network. “If an operator of a Falcon 2000EX, Falcon 7X or Learjet 60 requires either a scheduled […]
Steve McQueen bio published
Did you know that Steve McQueen was a pilot who flew antique planes? That and more is revealed in a new biography on the star, “Steve McQueen: The Life and Legend of a Hollywood Icon,” by Marshall Terrill. Featuring hundreds of interviews and research, Terrill reveals new details about the star’s life from his childhood, […]
ATP expands training fleet
Piper Aircraft Inc. is selling a fleet of six Piper Seminole multi-engine piston-powered training aircraft to Airline Transport Professionals (ATP), a nationwide firm specializing in airline pilot training and pilot career development. The planes, valued at about $3.9 million, will be delivered in 2010. ATP Vice President of Flight Operations Jim Koziarski said, “Our fleet […]
Ice Protection System for KODIAK certified
Quest Aircraft Company has received final approval from the FAA for the KODIAK’s Ice Protection System (IPS). The system has been installed on three KODIAKs so far, and is now fully operational. Kodiak’s TKS ice protection system is manufactured by CAV Aerospace Inc., which is widely recognized as the most effective ice protection available for […]
iFly 700 GPS now at Aircraft Spruce
The iFly 700, a portable GPS from Adventure Pilot, is now available at Aircraft Spruce. With an introductory price of $499, the iFly 700 is the most affordable portable GPS on the market, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. The 7” Touch Screen GPS offers unprecedented awareness and a simple to use intuitive interface. A sleek […]
Flying Club takes off at Flabob
The Flabob Aero Club has taken off at Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. With plans to base the club on European models, the founders are expecting to host barbeques, flyouts, seminars and numerous other social events for members. Included on the list of rentals are a 1946 J3-65 Cub, a 1962 Champion 7GC Citabria, […]
Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 20 years at VNY
Mid-Continent Instruments is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its West Coast facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. The full-service repair station, including overhaul, repair, exchange and distribution, has been located at the VNY for two decades, expanding from its beginnings in a 500-square-foot building to its current 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility. The West […]