AURORA, OREGON – On August 27, 2015, the shipping department at Van’s Aircraft Inc. loaded its 937th RV-12 kit empennage package onto the shipping dock, where it was picked up…
Category: Aircraft
Piper Aircraft R&D & Sales
OSHKOSH, WIS. – At a press briefing held during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 20, 2015, Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott announced that Piper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller are collaborating…
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft (UAS)/Model Aircraft
by Rick Braunig, AvRep Every pilot should know that drones are being flown in the United States. LeSueur County is flying them at 600 feet, Excel Energy has a Certificate…
Safe Operating Practices A Must For Drone Operators
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Drones are everywhere today! Many of you know someone who has one, or have heard of an interesting way in which…
Lost Airplane That Led D-Day Invasion Located At Basler’s
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The C-47 transport aircraft that led the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, more than 70 years ago, “That’s All, Brother,” has been located at Basler Turbo Conversions…
Priester Adds Six Jets To Fleet
WHEELING, ILL. – With the addition of six new aircraft, Priester Aviation’s fleet now totals 48 aircraft. The new jets extend Priester Aviation’s broad geographic reach as it continues the…
Teaching Students, Teaching Teachers, Teaching Ourselves – A Great Glider Weekend!
by Jim Hanson I was recently reminded why I like gliding: • It gets you into the air. • It’s a chance to improve your aviation skills and airmanship. •…
Cirrus Announces New Vision Center
DULUTH, MINN. – In a special ceremony on May 6, 2015, at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cirrus Aircraft Co-Founder and CEO Dale Klapmeier joined Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam…
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Wipaire Receives EASA Validation For Wipline 13000 Floats On Viking Series 400 Twin Otter
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc.’s EASA Supplemental Type Certificate No. 10015832 has received an updated validation from the European Aviation Safety Agency. The new validation adds the Viking…