Lawmakers, safety experts, general aviation advocates, and one of the industry’s biggest companies were recently honored with awards from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
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Full Stop Aviation tapped for MX Aircraft service and sales
Through a partnership with aerobatic champion Rob Holland for sales, the company now provides maintenance and sales services for MXS and MX2 aerobatic aircraft.
Next generation iFly GPS debuts
One of the new features in iFly EFB is Weight & Balance, which will allow pilots to calculate and manage their aircraft’s weight and balance information, according to company officials.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from SUN ‘n FUN 2023
General Aviation News photographer Geremy Kornreich sent in these photos taken on opening day of the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. Enjoy!
Questions from the Cockpit: ADM for Dummies
The dad of an airline-bound student pilot writes: I know I probably shouldn’t, but I find myself reading about pretty much every small airplane crash online, and much of the time I find myself shaking my head and asking myself, “What was the pilot thinking?” So that’s my question: Don’t they teach pilots to think in flight school? Or is it all just about how to operate the controls?
Tecnam unveils P2010 Gran Lusso
On opening day of the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, Tecnam unveiled the P2010 Gran Lusso, what officials with the Italian company call the “luxury version” of the P2010 four-seater powered by the Continental CD-170.
Quality Aircraft Accessories expands Fort Lauderdale repair station
The $1 million expansion includes a new conveyor system, paint booth, drying oven, blast cabinet, workbenches, fixtures, and a full range of welding equipment and capabilities.
Picture of the Day: Warm winter sunset
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “A view of a warm winter sunset from a Velocity XLRG.”
How did I get here?
When I was 15 years old I had a plan for where my life would take me. It was a very specific plan, one that I followed for many years with great diligence. Then, I took a turn in an unexpected direction. That new road led me here. To where I am now. To a whole new place where I feel comfortable and content.