Red Canoe-National Heritage Brands has released its 2010 catalog. Founder and Creative Director Dax Wilkinson says, “We seek inspiration in both landscape and history – whether it be aviation, bush flying or iconic Canadian institutions.” New in the Aviation category is the Boeing Collection, the first and only licensing partnership involving all of the American […]
CubCrafters slates Carbon Cub Demo Days
CubCrafters’ network of Certified Sales Centers will host Carbon Cub Demo Days throughout the month of June. A variety of events will take place at a wide range of locations across America, including private demo flights, fly-ins, pancake breakfasts, even a weekend getaway at a lake resort where you can stay in a cabin and […]
Parade of Planes set to take off at LZU
FLYING’s Parade of Planes–Southeast will be held in the Atlanta Metro Area at the Gwinnett County Airport (LZU). Aircraft Specialists Jet Center will host the event June 11-12. The Expo is designed to create a “superstore” environment for consumers who are serious about making an aircraft purchase, according to organizers. Consumers can compare the most […]
GAMA recognizes elected officials for contributions to GA
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has recognized two unwavering general aviation (GA) advocates. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Representative Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.) were recognized for political careers marked by constant support for GA at a reception on Capitol Hill. Both Dorgan and Ehlers have announced that they will retire […]
Purdue to offer online Master’s degree in Aviation Technology
Purdue University’s College of Technology will offer an online master’s degree with an aviation concentration beginning this fall. The degree program is designed for aviation professionals who are looking to move into a leadership position. “The College of Technology recognizes the need to make graduate education available to individuals working full-time in business and industry,” […]
Tour historic Flabob Airport
Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., now offers breakfast and a tour of the airport every third Saturday of the month (except December) from 8 a.m. to 11.m. The $5 breakfast, which includes eggs, meats, coffee and pancakes, is served in the EAA Chapter One hangar. High school students, many from the Wathen Aviation High […]
FAR and AIM Flashcards now iPhone App
Preparation for that test, checkride, or interview just became more portable and as close as your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Written by airline pilot instructor and author, Ron McElroy, the Flashcards app from ASA helps you maintain a core knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures that are a part of a pilot’s daily […]
GE Aviation renames Czech operation
GE Aviation has renamed its Czech operation to GE Aviation’s Business & General Aviation Turboprops. “The new name will better represent the organization’s strategy, which is to develop, manufacture and support turboprop engines for the business and general aviation segment,” explained Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation’s Business and General Aviation […]
Hawker Beechcraft adds broadband connectivity to King Airs
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) has selected the Thrane & Thrane AVIATOR 200 system to provide broadband connectivity for its Beechcraft King Air family, including 90, 200, 300 and 350 model aircraft. The company is offering pre-certification pricing for system installation at its factory-owned HBS facilities. Certification of the system is expected in the fourth quarter […]