by Dave Weiman Flying for a corporation has its advantages and disadvantages. Pilots usually have stability and job security with a corporation that tries to get their employees home each…
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EAA AirVenture – Always Something For Everyone!
by Jim LaMalfa It is an understatement to say that this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 25–31, 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis., had something for everyone. Hundreds of…
Klapmeier & Honeywell To Power Kestrel Turboprop
DULUTH, MINN. – Kestrel Aircraft Company has selected the Honeywell TPE331-14GR engine to power its new all-composite, single-engine, pressurized turboprop aircraft. The Kestrel mission is to combine high cruise speed…
AOPA Summit 2011… Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future
by Jack Elliott Schapiro HARTFORD, CONN. – Those who believe the old adage that you can’t mix business and pleasure are obviously not AOPA members, who have attended one of…
Autopilots – Part III How To Use A Flight Director
by Michael Kaufman This is the third article in a continuing series I have been writing on “autopilots.” Since beginning this series, I have encountered more issues with malfunctioning autopilots…
Honda To Build New Aircraft Maintenance Facility In Greensboro
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Honda Aircraft Company, along with senior officials from the State of North Carolina and the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance, announced October 10, 2011, Honda’s selection of…
Weber Aviation Insurance Now Writing All Lines of Aviation Insurance
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Weber Aviation Insurance with offices at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was established on January 1, 2010 by well-known aviation insurance professional, John Weber of…
NBAA 64th Annual Meeting & Convention
NBAA 2011 opens Monday, October 10, in Las Vegas, NV. There’s still time to register got your NBAA 2011 Badge in advance to save money and time on site (www.nbaa.org)….
Wicks Holds First Red Tag Pre-Inventory Sale!
HIGHLAND, ILL. – Wicks Aircraft Supply will hold its first annual “Red Tag Pre-Inventory Sale” November 18 and 19, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at their Will-Call Store…
FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards
by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CT – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told pilots and aircraft owners at the general session at the AOPA Summit, September 23, 2011, that he is concerned…