Texas Sport Aircraft Co. recently completed its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The Texas Sport kit is an amateur-built aircraft based on the widely recognized Cub aircraft. The kit was delivered to Luiz Claudio Gonçalves, general manager of Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica Ltda., an experienced amateur aircraft builder in Sao Paolo, […]
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Hangar 10 breaks tradition at MKC
Work recently begun on the construction of Hangar 10, an aviation services complex at the Kansas City, Mo., Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). The new facility features overnight pilot’s quarters and a fitness center incorporating separate locker rooms for men and women. When completed, the 91,000-square-foot complex, designed by Atlanta-based Dye Aviation Facilities, will […]
Avemco recognized by A.M. Best
Avemco Insurance Co. has earned recognition in the Anniversary BestMark Program by the A.M. Best Co. This new program was created to distinguish insurance companies with at least a 25-year history of being rated “A” or higher. According to officials at A.M. Best, these companies have continuously maintained an “excellent” ability to meet their ongoing […]
ASTM fuel manual available
An updated edition of Manual 5, Aviation Fuel Quality Control Procedures, is now available from ASTM International. The manual provides a complete explanation of several common procedures used by fuel handlers to assess and protect aviation fuel quality. New features of the revised edition include: Rewritten API gravity section that includes the latest information on […]
Jeppesen introduces online course
Jeppesen has released its new Private Pilot Online course. “The Jeppesen Private Pilot Online course fully prepares students to take the FAA written knowledge exam,” said Kert Thielen, Jeppesen’s manager of aviation training services and aviation courseware development. “Additionally, it provides detailed flight and animated maneuvers lessons that can be used effectively by both students […]
Cessna says ‘no worries’
Cessna Aircraft Co. has unveiled its “No Worries” pre-owned Citation sales program. Customers who purchase an eligible pre-owned Citation from Cessna through July 2 will have an option that provides a guaranteed repurchase or trade-in price. The plane also will be enrolled in Cessna’s customer support system with access to the company’s global network of […]
Accelerated maintenance program debuts
St. Petersburg College‘s Corporate Training Program and the National Aviation Academy (NAA) have developed an accelerated program in which aviation maintenance students can earn their degrees and certifications in 21 months. Under the new program, students can earn NAA credentials, FAA certifications and an SPC Aviation Maintenance Management Technology Associate in Science degree in a […]
Take the mystery out of WAAS approaches
Sporty’s newest video, “WAAS Approaches,” simplifies the technology and demonstrates how to fly several different types of WAAS approaches on the Garmin G1000 and the Garmin 430W/530W. “WAAS Approaches” gives pilots the knowledge and practical skills necessary to fly these GPS procedures with confidence, Sporty’s officials promise. Topics such as the difference between LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, […]
Twin Commander magazine online
Twin Commander Aircraft’s free, quarterly “Flight Levels” magazine will be online in 2009. A special website is being developed just for viewing the magazine, which features profiles of owners and operators, tips on operating the Honeywell TPE331 engines that power all turboprop Twin Commanders, hands-on flying techniques from FlightSafety International training experts, and insights on […]