Cirrus officials promise the new jet offers 20% increased performance during takeoff.
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FAA activates system to track spaceships in the National Airspace System
You might think all these billionaires flying into space doesn’t affect you, but remember: These spaceships are flying in the National Airspace System, at least part of the time during their journeys.
Wings Over Camarillo returns in August
The 40th annual show’s theme is “Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes.” All ticket sales are online. There will be no tickets sales at the gates.
Trying to make sense of the FAA’s new policy on flight training
“The FAA did an unexpected and stunning about-face from decades of standard policy with the change, disregarding longstanding aviation safety practices.”
Next generation Epic E1000 approved by FAA
The E1000 GX, which replaces the original E1000 model, features a Garmin GFC 700 Automated Flight Control System and a Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller.
Not going to Oshkosh? You can still become a better pilot
“We will be providing the same quality simulation mission exercises and scenarios featured at Oshkosh, but in your home or at a select flight training center near you,” said Radek Wyrzykowski, EAA Manager of Flight Proficiency. “We’ll connect you with experienced instructors who have trained with proven simulation missions and state-of-the-art remote training tools. It’s designed to improve piloting and decision-making skills for pilots regardless of their experience level.”
Hartzell expands heating options with acquisition of Tanis Aircraft Products
Tanis has a wide range of piston engine preheat products, including kits for engines from manufacturers Austro, Continental, Franklin, Jabiru, Jacobs, Lycoming, Rotax, and more. Tanis also offers turbine preheat kits and systems for all major engine manufacturers, including Honeywell (Garrett), Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce (Allison), and more, according to Hartzell officials. Tanis also produces preconditioning systems for oil cooler, gear boxes, fuel control units, mod motors, and hydraulic units.
West Virginia airports pump more than $1.6 billion into state’s economy.
West Virginia’s 24 airports support more than 10,700 jobs with a payroll of $550 million, according to a new economic impact study from the West Virginia Aeronautics Commission.
New owner and new name for Nevada’s Tiger Field
GRASS plans to develop the airfield by improving the current facilities, building modern aircraft hangars, and developing a drone center.