A new video from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) features the association’s resident A&P Carlo Cilliers, who shares some expert tips to help you improve your preflight inspection.
Charging station for electric aircraft added to four FBOs
Atlantic Aviation and BETA Technologies have already installed one charger at Elmira Regional Airport (KELM) in New York and have signed agreements for three additional locations, including Birmingham International Airport (KBHM) in Alabama, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) in Jackson, Mississippi, and Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Westfield/Springfield, Massachusetts.
AeroLEDs achieves STC approval for variety of lights
AeroLEDs has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for a diverse range of lighting components on hundreds of Part 23 aircraft, including position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights, and beacon lights.
Picture of the Day: Triple Tree departure
Bill Gideon submitted this photo and note: “My Cessna 170B departing the 2023 Triple Tree Fly-In (SC00).”
PK Floats flies into its 70th year
“Our company has produced over 1,500 sets of aircraft floats over the past 70 years,” said Patrick McGowan, president.
Beacon Air Group opens new FBO at KBIL
Beacon Air Group has opened its new private terminal and FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL).
Keep flying and charging while using your iPhone
The updated design offers four separate charging options. The built-in lightning and USB-C cables provide power to every type of mobile phone or tablet. They store within the battery’s external case and ensure you never forget a charging cable, Sporty’s officials said. A USB-A port offers compatibility with longer cables and the front of the battery features wireless charging.
Picture of the Day: P-51 on takeoff
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida, which has a long history with the P-51 back to World War II and started in 1943 as a training facility. To this day those same runways still have P-51s using them.”
Reno Air Racing Association to celebrate 60th anniversary with air show
Headlining the event are two military jet teams: The United States Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Royal Air Force Snowbirds.