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 […]
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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 […]
Eclipse returns to 41,000 feet
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. recently completed the enhanced windshield application for the dissipation of precipitation static on windshields, as well as aircraft design changes for operation up to 41,000 feet. The new FAA-certified windshield application uses a thin carbon strip that is adhered directly to existing Eclipse twin-engine jet windshields. This maintenance-free strip is bonded across […]
Hartzell introduces Top Prop for Cessna 180, 185, 205 & 210
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has developed a new 3-bladed Top Prop performance conversion for Cessna 180 and 185, as well as early 210 and 205 aircraft. This is the first time Hartzell has offered a propeller for Cessna 185 owners with a TCM IO-470 engine, and the first 3-bladed prop to be offered for use on […]
Cruisin’ Fly-In & Fly-By set
The Second Annual Cruisin’ The Coast Fly-In and Fly-By will be held Oct. 8-9 at Trent Lott International Airport (PQL) in Pascagoula, Miss. Pilots attending the festivities for Cruisin’ The Coast, can go to CruisinTheCoast.com for information. The main event is the beach fly-by on Oct. 9. This one-of-a-kind event will have pilots fly the […]