The second annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase will take place Nov. 2-4, 2017, at DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED) in Florida. This year’s show will mimic the inaugural show in design, layout, daily schedule, and hospitality. But most important, the mission will remain the same: Committed to Sport Aviation, according to organizers. “As we work to […]
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Thrush launches flight training programs
ALBANY, Georgia — There is an additional parking space being occupied at the already busy Thrush Aircraft factory, as Robert Garrett has joined the company as director of training. Garrett, a veteran of the ag aviation industry, will oversee Thrush’s new factory-based ag aviation flight and maintenance training programs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in […]
UND launches $1.5 million scholarship endowment to recruit future pilots
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — In response to the growing pilot shortage, the University of North Dakota (UND) has established a $1.5 million scholarship endowment for high achieving students to earn their wings. The endowment was made possible by matching $500,000 contributions from the non-profit UND Aerospace Foundation, UND Promise Scholarship Program, and James C. Ray […]
Astronics Max-Viz hits milestone
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Astronics Max-Viz reports that more than 2,500 of its Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) have now been installed in rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. Of the 2,500 installed systems, approximately 60% are on fixed-wing general aviation aircraft and 40% are operating on helicopters. “Astronics Max-Viz is thrilled to pass this milestone and anticipates […]
Milestone: CAP tops 100,000 flying hours in fiscal 2017
MAXWELL AIR FORCE, Ala. — For the second straight year, the Civil Air Patrol amassed 100,000 flying hours for its 560-plane fleet, recognized as one of the largest fleets of single-engine aircraft in the world. John Desmarais, Civil Air Patrol’s director of operations, said the milestone was met during a flight Sept. 28, 2017, in Puerto […]
New electric aircraft promises ‘disruptive affordability’
DENVER – The developer of the four-seat “Sun Flyer 4” reports that 10 deposits have been received for the electric airplane unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. According to officials with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is the first flight school to hold a deposit for a Sun Flyer […]
Rider Jet Center hosts Santa with Turbo the Flying Dog
HAGERSTOWN, Maryland — Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, Rider Jet Center at Hagerstown Regional Airport will host Paws and Planes: Holiday at the Airport. Children’s book star, Turbo the Flying Dog, will be featured, along with Santa Claus. Activities take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. According to organizers, the day will feature photos with Santa and Turbo, educational […]
What would make your backcountry flying safer?
Backcountry flying poses its own set of flying challenges. Flying close to the ground, approaching and setting down on short, narrow runways adds risk to flying. In the interest of furthering safety in these situations, the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) is partnering with the Air Safety Institute on a survey focused on the safety challenges […]
FAA restricts drones over national landmarks
At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the FAA has banned drones over 10 national landmarks. Officials from the FAA and the Department of the Interior (DOI), have restricted drone flights up to 400 feet within these sites: Statue of Liberty, New York, N.Y.; Boston National Historical Park (U.S.S. Constitution), Boston; Independence […]