FlightSafety International has promoted Kelly Allender to manager of its Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. Allender, who replaces Randy Lewis who will be retiring from FlightSafety, joined FlightSafety in 2001, and most recently served as Assistant Manager at the company’s Cessna Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. He has held a number of other positions of […]
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Documentary on Moller ‘Skycar’ in the works
A documentary, “Volantor,” about Dr. Paul Moller’s 45-year journey to bring his M-400 Volantor, dubbed the “Skycar” by the press, to the market is now in production. USC School of Cinematic Arts graduates Scott Hardie and Konstantin Brazhnik are in pre-production for the documentary film, leading up to Moller’s upcoming flight tests in October. “Our […]
Fly High Lexington celebrates first anniversary
Aug. 1 marked the first anniversary of Fly High Lexington at the Davidson County Airport (EXX) in Lexington, N.C. The past year has seen an increase in fuel sales of 48% at the airport compared to the previous year. “We knew coming in that the airport had potential for growth and we are excited to […]
New book on owner maintenance released
Alpha Zulu has released a new book, “Owner Assisted Aircraft Maintenance.” “Aircraft owners are seeking ways to learn more about their machines, improve the quality of maintenance, and reduce maintenance costs, which led to the creation of this book,” said author Daniel MacDonald, a pilot, flight instructor, and former flight school owner. “Summarizing three decades […]
FlyPMA.com transitions to subscriber-based service
FlyPMA.com, an independent organization that provides a user-friendly search platform of corrected PMA part information, has expanded its offerings, while at the same time transitioning to a subscriber-based service. In a statement sent out to users, officials said: “In an effort to expand our PMA database, FlyPMA has been integrating industry submitted PMA data that […]
iPad kneeboards and mounts debut
MyGoFlight has introduced the iPad Sport series for both kneeboard and cockpit-mounted uses. This augments a product line that includes the iPad Kneeboard Pro, external GPS devices, iPad Flight Bags, and accessories like in-flight power adapters, anti-glare screen protection, night vision pens, RAM mounts and more, according to company officials. “The iPad Kneeboard Pro was […]
Enflight upgrades online flight planning system
Online flight planning system Enflight now has Printable Enroute Charts, WACs, TACs, and Street Maps for iPad, iPhone, Android, laptops, desktops — anything with a web browser. Enflight suggests fuel-saving altitudes and giving you fuel prices, even as it provides you with VFR and IFR charts and approach plates, according to company officials. Your own […]
Laser-Gard Aviator Eyewear debuts
As laser attacks on aircraft are doubling each year worldwide, with helicopter and civilian pilots at a higher risk, Elliot Scientific is introducing Sperian’s Laser-Gard aviator eyewear to offer more protection. Although high-quality sunglasses provide UV and glare protection, Sperian has combined narrow band notch laser dyes to produce safety eyewear designed specifically for personnel […]
Donatelli joins Yingling Aviation
Yingling Aviation has named long-time Cessna Aircraft Co. executive John Donatelli to the position of Regional Sales Manager at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport-based firm. With more than 30 years in aviation, including the last 28 with Cessna, Donatelli brings an extremely broad background in customer training, fleet contract management, customer relations, deliveries and sales to […]