CubCrafters has introduced two new variants of the Carbon Cub model: The Carbon Cub EX-3 and FX-3. The Carbon Cub EX-3 is an experimental amateur built (E-AB) kit, and the Carbon Cub FX-3 is the company’s FX (Factory eXperimental) builder assist version. Both feature a more powerful, fuel-injected engine, constant-speed propeller, and higher 2,000 pound […]
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Flying car company acquired by Chinese company
Terrafugia, which has been working on developing a flying car since 2006, has been acquired by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group of China. Under the terms of the agreement, Terrafugia will remain headquartered in the United States and will continue to focus on its mission of developing the Transition, a flying car. Terrafugia aims to […]
FAA seeks public input on drone design standards
For the first time, the FAA is seeking public comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for an unmanned aircraft system, more popularly known as a “drone.” The Federal Register notice asks for comments on proposed design standards needed for the FlightScan Corporation Camcopter S-100 to fly safely in U.S. airspace. The ultimate goal of this, and […]
New hangar in the works at KECP
PANAMA CITY BEACHES, Florida — Sheltair Aviation has received approval to build a new 20,000-square-foot, $2 million hangar at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (KECP). With construction expected to begin in December, the nine-month project will provide a hangar that can accommodate 28-foot-tall aircraft tails. In addition, the design will offer the option of additional […]
Garmin celebrates 1 million milestone
Garmin celebrated the delivery of the 1 millionth certified avionics product from its manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, Nov. 22, 2017. The milestone product was a GTX 3000 DO-260B compliant Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder, which enables ADS-B Out transmissions and features TCAS II/ACAS II compatibility for a wide range of aircraft. Garmin officials note […]
Deadline looms for NAFI-King Schools scholarship
King Schools and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) are working together for the second straight year to create an opportunity for a CFI to receive a scholarship to further his or her education and training. Application deadline is Jan. 3, 2018. The second NAFI-Kings Schools scholarship, which will be awarded this spring, includes […]
Aviation Mobile Lab takes off
A STEM-focused Aviation Mobile Lab in a former school bus is cleared for takeoff for students in grades 1 through 12 in Pasco County, Florida, to learn aviation skills and techniques. The lab, created with help from Jay LeBoff of STEMPilot in Waterbury, Conn., provides students with STEMPilot’s hands-on learning experience through an instructive curriculum […]
New name for Glass Simulator Center
AURORA, Illinois — The Glass Simulator Center has a new name: SIMPRO Flight Training. Located on Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), 35 miles west of Chicago, SIMPRO Flight Training center was recently remodeled with an updated pilot lounge and new classroom with the latest audio-visual equipment. SIMPRO pilots arriving for training have access to discounts on […]
Retrofit market boosts avionics sales
According to the latest figures from the Aircraft Electronics Association avionics sales topped $1.73 billion in the first nine months of 2017. The third-quarter 2017 Avionics Market Report shows that worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales were up 4.1% compared to the first nine months of 2016, which saw sales of $1.66 billion. Sales during the third-quarter […]