Sorry Guys I Haven’t Posted in a While
Sorry guys I haven't posted aviation news for the past week. I've been busy with school work. I had a bunch of papers I had to write and due. I'll start posting on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
November 16, 2009
November 8, 2009
NBAA 09: Piaggo Aero Planning Strong 2010
Piaggio Aero is planning to plan to build 27-30 aircraft next year.
NBAA 09: Doriner Seastar to Market Soon
Photo: Doriner SeastarThe Seastar is all-composite 12-seat, 10,000 pounds amphibious flying boat. It is LBA and FAA certified to FAR Part 23 amendment 34.
More information at: http://www.dornierseaplane.com/
NBAA 09: EMS Sky Connect Unveils Forte AirMail
At NBAA 2009 EMS Sky Connect has unveiled Forte AirMail. The Forte AirMail is for owners and pilots of business aircraft who wants to access email via Blackberry smartphones, iPhones and other handheld devices. The Forte AirMail allows the user to manage airtime usage through several access modes and also allows the user to control the connection behavior in the aircraft on ground.
Includes: Wi-Fi access point, Forte AirMail Iridium transceiver, Iridium antenna
Price: $25,995
Includes: Wi-Fi access point, Forte AirMail Iridium transceiver, Iridium antenna
Price: $25,995
NBAA 09: Eclipse Aviation Sue former Officers, Directors and Employees
A lawsuit was filed on October 9, 2009 in New Mexico District Court on behalf of plaintiffs SM Aircraft Leasing and 136 other Eclipse 500 deposit holders against defendants Vern Raburn, plus other former Eclipse Aviation directors, officers and senior employees, seeking unspecified damages resulting from Eclipse's failure to deliver aircraft they ordered or return their deposits.
The suit, filed by attorney Gregory Chase of Albuquerque's Shapiro Bettinger Chase LLP, alleges that this resulted from the defendants being involved in "negligent representation, negligent failure to oversee and control, constructive fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, civil conspiracy and violations of the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act".
The suit, filed by attorney Gregory Chase of Albuquerque's Shapiro Bettinger Chase LLP, alleges that this resulted from the defendants being involved in "negligent representation, negligent failure to oversee and control, constructive fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, civil conspiracy and violations of the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act".
The $75-million D & O insurance policy is a main target of the lawsuit, according to one of the plaintiffs and one of the defendants. But, individual defendants also could be held liable for additional damages. It is likely that the plaintiffs will seek both compensation for actual loss of their cash deposits for new Eclipse 500 aircraft that were never delivered, as well as punitive damages against the defendants.
One plaintiff told Aviation Week that Chase will collect at least one-quarter of any settlement or court judgment. However, Hub International, the lead insurer for Eclipse Aviation before its insolvency, and other high net-worth defendants, are likely to fight the case in court, if a quick and reasonable settlement cannot be reached. If the case does go to trial, final resolution of the matter might not be achieved in less than five to seven years, according to one defendant.
Not mine copied from: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_airshow.jsp?channel=busav&id=news/NBSUE101509.xml&show=nbaa2009
NBAA 09: Bill Garvey Wins Dave Ewald Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award
At NBAA 2009, Bill Garvey has won NBAA's Dave Ewald Platinum Lifetime Achievement Award.
NBAA 09: HF120 GE Honda Aero Engine Light Turbofan Engine Completes First Tests
HondaJet's HF120 GE Honda Aero Engine light turbofan engine complete its first test on October 8, 2009. GE Honda Aero Engine showcased them at NBAA 09 the lightweight, fuel-efficient low-emission HF120 turbofan engine for the HA-420 HondaJet.
HF120 GE Honda Aero Engine
HF120 GE Honda Aero Engine
- Engine type: 2-spool turbofan, 1-stage fan, 2-stage compressor, 2-stage turbine
- Take-off thrust: 1,880 lbf
- Bypass ratio: 2.9
- Engine pressure ratio: 24
- Thrust/weight ratio: More than 5
- Maximum diameter: 21.2 inches
- Length**: 44 inches
- Weight: Less than 400 lb
- Noise: Achieves CFR36 stage 4 requirements with substantial margin
- Specific fuel consumption: Less than 0.70 lb/hr/lbf
- Control: Dual-channel FADEC
* Specifications provided by GE-Honda Aero Engines, LLC.
** Length does not include center body.
NBAA 09: Embraer Unveils Legacy 650
Photo: Embraer Legacy 650At the NBAA convention Embraer has unveiled their Legacy 650. The Legacy 650 is a business executive jet. This aircraft can fly 3,900 nmi. further than the Legacy 600 and can carry 2,500 pounds of payload over the same 3,400 nm. range as the 600. It has improved cabin sound comfort, the most comfortable cabin in its class and three spacious cabin zones. It is also the largest baggage compartment in the market. The seats are comfortable and the seats also recline.
Legacy 650 Engine
- • AE 3007A2 – Intelligent Innovation
- • Optimized for the Legacy 650
- • The latest AE 3007 model combines an advanced wide-chord fan with a service-proven
core and updated software that optimizes engine fuel consumption for long range cruise. - • Higher thrust and lower fuel burn – 9,020 lb ISA, SL, all engines
- • ISA+15ºC Flat Rating
- • More payload and increased range
- • Superior aerodynamic performance and mechanical robustness
- • Proven reliability, performance and safety record
- • Over 35 million flying hours on all AE 3007 models
- • Incorporates the latest Rolls-Royce technology
- • World-class services solutions – CorporateCare®
- • On-condition maintenance
Upcoming new features* on Legacy 650 cockpit:
- • New LCD Displays
- • CCD - Control Cursor Device
- • Coupled VNAV
- • RNP 0.3
- • Charts and maps capability
- • FANS 1/A CPDLC + Datalink Recorder
- • WAAS / LPV
- • XM Weather capability (US only)
- • Honeywell SmartRunawayTM and SmartLandingTM
- • Data loader – DL1000
| |  | Pounds | | /Kg | |
| Maximum Ramp | | 53,727 | | 24,370 | |
| Maximum Takeoff | | 53,572 | | 24,300 | |
| Maximum Landing | | 44,092 | | 20,000 | |
| Maximum Zero Fuel | | 36,156 | | 16,400 | |
| Basic Operating | | 31,284 | | 14,190 | |
| Max Payload | | 4,872 | | 2,210 | |
| Usable Fuel (mass) | | 20,728 | | 9,402 | |
| Payload Full Fuel | | 1,715 | | 778 | |
| Maximum baggage weight * | | 1,000 | | 454 |
Legacy 650 Cost
| Fuel (@ US$ 4.25 /gal) (1) | | | 1,434.67 | |
| Airframe Maint. Labor (2) | | | 89.93 | |
| Airframe Maint. Parts (2) | | | 90.04 | |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (3) | | | 417.79 | |
DOC Total | | | 2,032.43 |
November 7, 2009
Aviation Career Conference Nov. 21, 09
Aviation professionals will talk about security, maintenance, administration, air traffic control and piloting at the annual Aviation Career Conference on November 21, 2009 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Lewis University's Harold E. White Aviation Center in Romeoville, Illinois. Breakfast will also be served at 8 A.M.
New SOLIDFX10 Charts
SOLIDFX, has unveiled bundled pricing for JeppView subscribers who purchase the SOLIDFX FX10 chart reader.
Their are free updates of its SOLIDFX FX10 on FXVIEW software. It'll read e-books, newspapers and PDF files.
SOLIDFX FX10: $1,595
Their are free updates of its SOLIDFX FX10 on FXVIEW software. It'll read e-books, newspapers and PDF files.
SOLIDFX FX10: $1,595
FlightSafety at LaGuardia Airport Offers King Air Training
Photo: Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200FlightSaftey International's Center at New York's LaGaurdia Aiport (LGA) will offer training for the Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200.. LaGuardia Airport also has FlightSafety's King Air 200 flight simulator.
November 5, 2009
Spirit of St. Louis Airport Goes Under Development
Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Missouri has unveiled plans to develop a 27-unit, multi-phase hangar. The project will cost $8.5 million. It'll be located northeast corner of North Bell and Edison Avenues. The executive box hangars will range from 1,8000 square feet (46 by 40) to 3,780 square feet (63 by 60 feet). The hangars can hold single-engine piston aircraft to mid-size corporate jets. The price of the hangar lease will be $157,000.
Heese Family Could go to Jail
The Heese Family called police telling that their 6-year old son, Falcon, was trapped in their balloon. Well the Heese family could go to jail for the hoax because they made the balloon. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office could charge Richard and Mayumi Heene Class 3 misdemeanor charge for their false reporting of a crime falls under that class of misdemeanor.
November 4, 2009
AvConnect Launches iPhone Application
AvConnect has released an iPhone application, AvConnect Mobile--Pilot & Aircraft Management. The pilots will have the ability to update and track every logbook, flight and maintenance record anywhere.
FlightSaftey Debuts International Procedures Training
FlightSaftey International, introduced an online International Procedures Recurrent course. The course uses variety of flight scenarios and regulatory requirements. The customers will benefit from it.
The course meets all FAA training objectives for MNPS, RVSM, RNP-4, RNP-10, B-RANV and P-RNAV Special Use Airspace.
The customers who take the program will have access to it for one year to update on their knowledge on current and future items.
The course meets all FAA training objectives for MNPS, RVSM, RNP-4, RNP-10, B-RANV and P-RNAV Special Use Airspace.
The customers who take the program will have access to it for one year to update on their knowledge on current and future items.
Cessna Pilots Association Releases “Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines”
Photo: Cessna 210 Centurion The Cessna Pilots Association (CPA) has released "Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines" to help Cessna 210 owners. The guidelines were created by CPA Executive Director: John Fran and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator after a crash. The cause is some cracks in the airplane. The "Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines" shows the aircraft owner and mechanic how to determine what to inspect on a Cessna 210 Centurion, how to perform the inspection and when to do the inspection.
To order a copy of "Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines," you must Cessna Pilots Association member. It is available for $60.00, plus shipping or order 805-934-0493.
San Diego Flight Training International Turns 20
San Diego Flight Training International (SDFTI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It launched in 1989. Congratulations!
Official Site: http://www.sdfti.com/
Official Site: http://www.sdfti.com/
Tanis Introduces Rotax Preheat System
Tanis now have Rotax preheat system for the 912/914 Series. It is a 110v electric heat system.
November 3, 2009
Warriors and Warbirds Air Show Nov. 7-8, 09
The Warriors and Warbirds Air Show is November 7 through the 8, 2009 at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport in North Carolina. It's from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Aerobatic Performers
Pilatus P-3
P.149
Nakajima B5N
North American B-25 Mitchell
C45 Expediter
Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Douglas A-26 Invader
North American P-51 Mustang
Curtiss SB2C Helldriver
Douglas SBD Dauntless
North American Aviation T-28 Trojan
North American T-6 Texan
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
North American A-T6 Advanced Trainer
Admission
Adults: $10.00
Veterans: $5.00
18 & Under: FREE
Aerobatic Performers
Pilatus P-3
P.149
Nakajima B5N
North American B-25 Mitchell
C45 Expediter
Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Douglas A-26 Invader
North American P-51 Mustang
Curtiss SB2C Helldriver
Douglas SBD Dauntless
North American Aviation T-28 Trojan
North American T-6 Texan
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
North American A-T6 Advanced Trainer
Admission
Adults: $10.00
Veterans: $5.00
18 & Under: FREE
Wings Over Homestead Nov. 7-8, 09
The Wings Over Homestead is November 7-8, 2009 in Homestead, Florida from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Aerobatic Performers
United States Air Force Thunderbirds- Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
Air Combat Command F-15E Strike Eagle Demonstration Team
United States Air Force Reserve Jet Car
Sky Soldiers A Tribute To Patriots
United States Screaming Eagles
B-2 Spirit Bomber
GEICO Skytypers- SNJ
United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team
Navy F-18 Demonstration Team
Glider- Dan Buchanan
Decathlon- John Black
Pitts S2C- Fred Cabanas
Otto the Helcopter
Brute Force Air Show- Pitts
YAK 52 TW- Harvey Meek lead, Paul Hornick left wing and David Monroe right wing
Admission
FREE
Aerobatic Performers
United States Air Force Thunderbirds- Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
Air Combat Command F-15E Strike Eagle Demonstration Team
United States Air Force Reserve Jet Car
Sky Soldiers A Tribute To Patriots
United States Screaming Eagles
B-2 Spirit Bomber
GEICO Skytypers- SNJ
United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team
Navy F-18 Demonstration Team
Glider- Dan Buchanan
Decathlon- John Black
Pitts S2C- Fred Cabanas
Otto the Helcopter
Brute Force Air Show- Pitts
YAK 52 TW- Harvey Meek lead, Paul Hornick left wing and David Monroe right wing
Admission
FREE
Randolph Air Force Base Airshow Nov. 7-8, 09
The Randolph Air Force Base Airshow in San Antonio, Texas is November 7-8, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M
Aerobatic Performers
F-22 Raptor Demonstration
A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration
C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration
United States Air Force Academy Parachute Team
United States Air Force Academy Glider Demonstration
Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
Disabled American Veterans Flight Team - B-25
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Aeroshell Aerobatic Team- Bryan Regan lead, Mark Henley right wing, Steve Gustafson left wing & Gene McNeely slot- North American Advanced Trainer AT-6 "Texan"
Mig 17- Randy Ball
MX-2 Greg Poe
Interstate Cadet- Kent Pietsch
Clipped Wing T-Craft- Warren Pietsch
Extra 300S- Tim Weber
T-33- Chris Rounds
Pitts Special S2-C- Ed Hamill
Lonestar Flight Museum F4U Corsair, B-17 Bomber and F6F
Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight- Wildcat and F/A-18 Hornet
Collins Foundation F4D and TA-4
CAF A-26 Lady Liberty
Admission
Free
Aerobatic Performers
F-22 Raptor Demonstration
A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration
C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration
United States Air Force Academy Parachute Team
United States Air Force Academy Glider Demonstration
Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
Disabled American Veterans Flight Team - B-25
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Aeroshell Aerobatic Team- Bryan Regan lead, Mark Henley right wing, Steve Gustafson left wing & Gene McNeely slot- North American Advanced Trainer AT-6 "Texan"
Mig 17- Randy Ball
MX-2 Greg Poe
Interstate Cadet- Kent Pietsch
Clipped Wing T-Craft- Warren Pietsch
Extra 300S- Tim Weber
T-33- Chris Rounds
Pitts Special S2-C- Ed Hamill
Lonestar Flight Museum F4U Corsair, B-17 Bomber and F6F
Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight- Wildcat and F/A-18 Hornet
Collins Foundation F4D and TA-4
CAF A-26 Lady Liberty
Admission
Free
Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular Nov. 6-8, 09
The Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville, Florida is on November 6-8, 2009.
Aerobatic Performers
Extra 330SC- Michael Goulian
Czech Six Formation and Demonstration Team - L-39- Geoff Hickman & Scott Kelly
Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter- Charles Aaron
Black Daggers United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
Red Eagles Air Sports- Red Eagle II & Christian Eagle II- Dan McClung & Buck Roetman
F-14- Dale Snodgrass
Showcat Biplane- Gene Soucy & Teresa Stokes - Wingwalking act
Eagle 580- Matt Chapman
MX2- Rob Holland
Oracle Challenger II biplane- Sean D. Tucker
Air Force Heritage Flight
H60 SAR Demonstration
Navy Legacy Flight
F-16 Falcon Demonstration
United States Navy Blue Angles - F/A-18 Hornet
Admission
FREE
Hours
Friday, November 6, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Saturday, November 7, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Sunday, November 8, 2009: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Aerobatic Performers
Extra 330SC- Michael Goulian
Czech Six Formation and Demonstration Team - L-39- Geoff Hickman & Scott Kelly
Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter- Charles Aaron
Black Daggers United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
Red Eagles Air Sports- Red Eagle II & Christian Eagle II- Dan McClung & Buck Roetman
F-14- Dale Snodgrass
Showcat Biplane- Gene Soucy & Teresa Stokes - Wingwalking act
Eagle 580- Matt Chapman
MX2- Rob Holland
Oracle Challenger II biplane- Sean D. Tucker
Air Force Heritage Flight
H60 SAR Demonstration
Navy Legacy Flight
F-16 Falcon Demonstration
United States Navy Blue Angles - F/A-18 Hornet
Admission
FREE
Hours
Friday, November 6, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Saturday, November 7, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Sunday, November 8, 2009: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
November 2, 2009
Cheyenne I Upgrade
Blackhawk Modifications has received FAA approval for another XP engine upgrade option for Cheyenne I operators. The new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allows for instillation of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 engines on the Cheyenne I. The new improvements include greater climb rates, lower time, distance and fuel to clime and faster cruise speed. 
House of Representatives Passes Bill
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 aiming at enhancing flight standards for airline pilots that may have repercussions affecting all of aviation. The bill also states that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has to set up a databank with information about every pilot. The Senate has to pass the bill before becoming a law.
November 1, 2009
Runaway Balloon
Authorities in Colorado are chasing a home-made helium balloon because Mr. and Mrs. Heese called the them saying that their six year old son went inside the balloon. Authorities chased it for two hours and the balloon finally landed in a Colorado field. The six year old son was actually hiding in his parents attic. This appears to be a hoax by Mr. and Mrs. Heese
Balloon
Balloon
Cloud Nine Exhibt in Las Vegas, Nevada
Photo: Cloud NineSightseers that visit Las Vegas, Nevada can visit its new attraction Cloud Nine Balloon, World's Largest Land Tethered Helium Balloon ride. It is 60-foot tall balloon and can hold 25-30 passengers for the 10-minute flight viewing attractions such as the Las Vegas Strip
Ticket Prices (Daytime)
Adults: $22.50
Children 5-12: $17.50
Children 4 & Under: Free
Adult Fast Pass (No Waiting): $35.00
Child Fast Pass 5-12: $30.00
Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children): $69.50
-Additional Children: $12.50
VIP Private Flight (Solo or Up to 25 Guests): $500.00
Ticket Prices (Nighttime)
Adults: $27.50
Children 5-12: $22.50
Children 4 & Under: Free
Adult Fast Pass (No Waiting): $40.00
Children Fast Pass 5-12: $35.00
Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children): $89.50
- Additional Children: $17.50
VIP Private Flight (Solo or Up to 25 Guests): $600.00
Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - Midnight
*FAA rules do not permit Cloud Nine to fly in rain or winds in excess of 20 mph
Location: 3951 Las Vegas Boulevard South (directly across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino)
Phone: (800)-585-8688
Website: http://www.cloud9vegas.com/index.htm
NBAA & NATA Coordinate Efforts
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) plan to coordinate NATA's 2010 FBO Leadership Conference, taking place January 25-26, 2010, with NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, on January 26-29, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. You will learn about the latest products and more.
Financing Available for X-Air LSA
Photo: X-Air LSAX-Air LSA has reached an agreement with Aero Credit Corporation to provide for purchase of a new X-Air Aircraft. With the card, X-Air LSA, which sells for $59,995, can be purchased for $12,000 down, followed by five years of monthly payments at $409 a month. At the end of the five years there is a balloon payment, which normally can be refinanced.
October 31, 2009
North Carolina’s Burlington Aviation Adds Simulator
Burlington Aviation, a Cessna Pilot Center and FAA Part 141 flight school in Burlington, North Carolina has added Redbird FMX Flight Simulator.
Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport Gets New Name
Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport in Sanford, North Carolina gets a new name called Raleigh Executive Jetport.
