Zenith Aircraft Co. has unveiled a design gross weight increase for the STOL CH 750 kit aircraft, which has been increased 120 lbs. from 1,320 lbs. to 1,440 lbs. The increase adds significantly to the load carrying capability of the “light sport utility” aircraft first introduced at AirVenture in July 2008, company officials said. The […]
Showalter to host Bahamas Day
The 2nd Annual Bahamas Day will take place at Showalter Flying Service at Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. “Showalter’s hosting of this event is an indication of their commitment to working with us to get the word out on the beauty of our Islands as well as the simple procedures necessary […]
Tecnam Service Center established in Southern California
West Coast Sport Aircraft, a regional distributor for the Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) Tecnam, has expanded support on the west coast with the addition of American Aircraft Maintenance at the John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) as the newest Tecnam Service Center. American Aircraft Maintenance is a FAA Part 145 Repair Station offering a full […]
National Instrument Proficiency Academy in the works
IMC Club International, Inc. plans to open the National Instrument Proficiency Academy (NAIPAC), a non-profit, proficiency-based flight school. The academy’s goal is not to train pilots to obtain their license, but to make them more proficient, according to officials, explaining the school is going to offer a number of different programs that will vary between […]
Colt enters aviation insurance business
Colt International, a provider of contract fuel and trip support, has entered the aviation insurance business with the introduction of Colt Risk Management Services, LLC (CRMS). The company will provide custom solutions for virtually any aviation-related risk, according to officials. “Risk management is about much more than just placing insurance policies,” said Colt International President […]
Spangler joins Hiller Group
Curt Spangler has joined The Hiller Group, serving as Territory Sales Manager for Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. As a 19-year aviation and fuels veteran, Spangler has been responsible for customer service, business product, and support initiatives for Chevron since 1991. Spangler joined Global Supply and Trading in 1999, where he led the support staff […]
MAF awarded $1.7 million challenge grant
MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship), a faith-based, nonprofit ministry that brings aid and assistance to needy people in isolated and remote regions of the world, has been awarded a $1.7 million challenge grant to fund the full purchase price of a KODIAK, a new aircraft designed to meet the specialized needs of missionary bush flying. A […]
1,000th RV-8 flies
On Friday, Sept. 17, the “Hobbs Meter” on Van’s Aircraft, Inc.’s website registered the 1,000th RV-8 to fly. That number represents an average of a new RV-8 (or its sibling, the tricycle gear RV-8A) in the air every fifth day since the design was introduced in 1996. There are about 2,000 RV-8/8As under construction, company […]
American Fighter Aces to hold 50th reunion
The American Fighter Aces Association (AFAA) will hold its 50th reunion at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio on the Riverwalk from Sept. 23-26. The AFAA is an organization that was founded to recognize the 1,442 combat pilots who received a special distinction of becoming an ace by achieving five or more aerial victories in air-to-air […]