EAA’s B-17 bomber “Aluminum Overcast” will be flying missions at the Deer Valley Airport (DVT) in Phoenix, April 2-4, at a tour stop hosted by EAA Warbirds Squadron 20. The B-17 will make its first tour stop of the year at Deer Valley Airport before going on to visit more than 30 cities during the […]
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Silent Wings land at Museum of Flight
The member clubs of the Seattle Glider Council will present a glimpse into the world of silent flight at Soaring Expo 2010, slated for March 20-21 at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. On special display this year is the “Perlan Glider,” (pictured) which the late aviator/explorer Steve Fossett and test pilot Einar Enevoldson flew […]
Jungle Flight: Missionary flying at its best
Book review: “Jungle Flight, Spiritual Adventures At The Ends Of The Earth” By Dane Skelton. When it comes to adventure and human fulfillment, few aviation careers stack up to missionary flying. The pilots who opt for this route have to have both skill and passion, along with a great deal of resourcefulness as they are […]
Aircraft Spruce celebrates 45 years
Aircraft Spruce is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The company began in 1965, when Flo Irwin began cutting up Sitka Spruce in her garage. What began locally soon took on a national scope and today responds to aircraft builders’ and restorers’ needs from around the globe. Today’s Aircraft Spruce parts catalog (available in hard […]
Are you current?
Sporty’s newly updated video programs, Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check, now include MP3 audio files, so pilots can learn on the go. The latest editions of these programs, designed for pilots who need to polish their skills and review the basics, feature dozens of new graphics and real world video segments that cover the […]
Mid-Continent Instruments-West goes global
Mid-Continent Instruments–West in Van Nuys, Calif., now has the capability to reach international customers without delays. Bryan Miner, in his role as Chief Inspector, is the latest member of the company’s Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA). Miner is authorized to issue export airworthiness approvals for Class II products shipped overseas on behalf of the FAA. This […]
Flight Design unveils Transition Syllabus
Flight Design has unveiled its “Transition Syllabus” as a way to assure standardized and thorough training for all buyers of the company’s Light Sport Aircraft. “We know the insurance industry has been insisting on better training of presently-licensed pilots,” said Tom Peghiny, president of Flight Design USA, “and we agree. That’s why we invested plenty […]
Stuart Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Stuart Jet Center at Witham Field Airport (SUA) in Stuart, Florida, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers. The alliance means that Avfuel now supplies fuel and services, assists with marketing and provides quality assurance support and training. As an Avfuel-branded dealer Stuart Jet Center also now offers the AVTRIP reward program on […]
The Tomcat Group takes off
Long-time aviation executive Charles (Chuck) Gumbert has launched The Tomcat Group, an aviation management consultancy based in Wichita. The Tomcat Group specializes in assisting organizations with operational turnarounds, strategic development and implementation, productivity and process improvement, strategic selling, cash management, new product introductions and senior level interim management, according to company officials. Gumbert said the […]