The FAA issued a type certificate on Dec. 20, 2017, for the Vulcanair V1.0. Company officials note they promised at AirVenture 2017 that Vulcanair would have certification before the year’s end, and that goal was met. The Vulcanair V1.0 is a four-seat, single-engine aircraft with an IO-360 180-hp Lycoming engine, and equipped with a full […]
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Registration opens for Air Race Classic
Registration is open for the 42nd Air Race Classic (ARC), the annual all-women cross-country airplane race. More than 100 women pilots from around the world are expected to compete in this year’s ARC, which begins Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Sweetwater, Texas, and ends Friday, June 22, 2018, in Fryeburg, Maine. The oldest race of […]
Garmin begins shipping GFC 500 autopilot
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for several aircraft models for the GFC 500 autopilot, including a wide range of Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft. Intended for less complex piston single-engine aircraft, the GFC 500 integrates with the G5 to provide pilots with an economical autopilot and modern flight instrument, according to Garmin […]
CubCrafters now accepts BitCoin
CubCrafters now accepts BitCoin, as well as other popular cryptocurrencies, as a payment method on orders for new and pre-owned aircraft and aircraft kits. The move supports progressive technologies and the international entrepreneur communities who use them, according to Jim Richmond, the company’s founder and CEO. “Our intent is to support our buyers’ payment preferences,” Richmond […]
Online buying creates unexpected job boom for mechanics
More people are buying online than ever before, and expectations for speedy delivery are constantly rising. As a result, some online retailers are investing in their own delivery pipelines, which is creating new jobs for skilled workers who can optimize these supply chains. Notably, Amazon is spending $1.5 billion to build its own cargo airline […]
Applications now open for LadiesLoveTaildraggers scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 LadiesLoveTaildraggers’ scholarships. A variety of scholarships are offered, and for the first time, all flight training will be performed by women CFIs or women-owned flight schools, according to association officials. The mission of LadiesLoveTaildraggers is to encourage more women to fly tailwheel aircraft, officials noted, adding they […]
AviNation, a youth-focused magazine, launches premiere issue
AviNation, a national magazine dedicated to showcasing aviation among youth, was recently launched. The magazine aims to help fill the tremendous need for young people to enter the world of aviation by attracting, educating, and empowering youth, and uniting youth aviation groups across the country. AviNation strives to give readers insight into the future of […]
Flights Above social groups now blanket the U.S., Canada
Flights Above The Pacific Northwest (FATPNW) debuted in 2012 on Facebook as a way to share pictures, videos and stories about flying around the Pacific Northwest. Five years later, Flights Above now blankets the United States and Canada with regional Facebook groups that fulfill the original mission — and more — of FATPNW. The last […]
NTSB releases summary of 2015 accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its summary of US civil aviation accidents for calendar year 2015. The summary includes details of all civil aviation accidents that occurred in 2015. Also available is accident trend data from 2006-2015, including: General Aviation Accidents, 2006-2015; General Aviation Accident Rates, 2006-2015; Purpose of Flight and Aircraft […]