The event “marks a milestone in flight training industry collaboration” as the 15th annual event brought together “more participants and vendors than ever before,” officials said, noting the “need for such collaboration continues to grow.”
Aircraft
New name for helicopter association
The decision to rebrand stems from the rapid expansion and technological evolution occurring in the vertical aviation industry.
Grand Aire acquires National Flight Services at KTOL
The acquisition includes FBO equipment, including fueling and de-icing equipment, and facilities on the east end of the airport where Grand Aire will operate cargo-dedicated FBO operations. This is in addition to Grand Aire’s FBO operations at its existing corporate headquarters on the west end of the field, company officials explained.
Picture of the Day: Kitfox over the Knik Glacier
David Baldwin submitted this photo and note: “Flying in my Kitfox along the toe of the Knik Glacier in Alaska.”
Airbnb for hangars
A corporate pilot has launched Hangar Direct, a website similar to Airbnb that helps pilots find temporary hangar space.
Make a safe landing with Arrival Alert Notices
A new tool is now available to help pilots avoid lining up to land on a wrong taxiway, runway, or airport, say FAA officials, who note that GA pilots account for 83% of wrong-surface events.
Hartzell Propeller Service Center doubles warranty length
The warranty has been expanded to two year or 2,000 flight hours.
Soft, wet turf runway and tailwheel bad combination
The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Sunset flight
Perry Shaul submitted this photo and note: “A sunset flight over the Niobrara River in Nebraska in a 1968 Cessna Cardinal piloted by Perry Shaul. The picture was taken by Kim Shaul.”