DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Power Flow Systems recently published a 28-page guide in e-booklet format titled: “All You Ever Need To Know About: General Aviation Exhaust Systems.” The publication is free to all interested pilots and mechanics. The guide focuses on the exhaust system designs that are most prevalent on GA aircraft powered by four-cylinder Lycoming O-320, […]
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EarthCam goes live at SPG
Now live at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, is EarthCam’s webcam. The new live streaming view lets you watch as general aviation airplanes prepare for takeoff.
Western Aircraft named BendixKing AeroVue dealer
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been selected as a BendixKing’s AeroVue Authorized Dealer, capable of installing and servicing the new systems on the King Air 200/B200. This authorization was added to Western Aircraft’s current agreement with Honeywell/BendixKing as an expansion of its avionics modification programs. The new BendixKing AeroVue Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) includes a Flight […]
Pilot Proficiency Demonstration on Loss of Control launches online
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mindstar Aviation Community has launched its Pilot Proficiency Demonstration: “Loss of Control.” The month-long event features online seminars, freestyle flight in the AirspaceVR simulation network, and a related scenario course developed with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). The NTSB has put “Loss of Control” on its general aviation Most Wanted list for […]
American Bonanza Society launches online mechanic training video series
The American Bonanza Society has launched a new, free resource: The ABS Maintenance Academy Online video series. This four-video presentation covers topics from the live, 2-½-day hands-on ABS Maintenance Academy program for certificated mechanics. The 37-minute video series features expert, type-specific guidance on inspection and maintenance topics for all models of the Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, Baron […]
Isaac Lee named Landmark Aviation’s general manager of the year
Landmark Aviation has named its Miami International Airport (MIA) General Manager, Isaac Lee, as the 2014 General Manager of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that Isaac has received this distinction. “Isaac continues to set and achieve extremely high expectations personally and for his team,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Hamilton said. “He consistently […]
Air Safety Institute offers new course on transitioning to different airplanes
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new course to help pilots safely make the switch from flying a familiar airplane to one they’ve never flown before — or haven’t flown for a long while. “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” gives pilots factors to consider as they step from one airplane […]
Donation moves Wright B Flyer closer to new airplane
MIAMISBURG, Ohio — When Wright “B” Flyer Inc. takes its one-of-a-kind airplane to AirVenture 2015 in July, it will take more than filing a flight plan. The Wright “B” Flyer, a modern lookalike of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane, has short legs and is tiring to fly. Instead, the nonprofit organization’s volunteers will disassemble […]
Aviation Training Center lands in new location
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — North-Aire Aviation has moved across Ernest A. Love Field (KPRC) to a new location. North-Aire Aviation’s ‘s Accelerated Flight Training Center offices, ground school, hangars and airplane rental facilities are now next to the airport’s control tower and closer to the runway action. The company, which employs about 25 people, trains more than […]