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Aviation Career Conference Nov. 21, 09

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:09:00 +0000

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

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:04:00 +0000

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

FlightSafety at LaGuardia Airport Offers King Air Training

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:58:00 +0000

Photo: Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200
FlightSaftey 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.

Spirit of St. Louis Airport Goes Under Development

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:43:00 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:31:00 +0000

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.

AvConnect Launches iPhone Application

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:24:00 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:00 +0000

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.

Cessna Pilots Association Releases “Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines”

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:54:00 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:48:00 +0000

San Diego Flight Training International (SDFTI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It launched in 1989. Congratulations!

Official Site: http://www.sdfti.com/

Tanis Introduces Rotax Preheat System

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +0000

Tanis now have Rotax preheat system for the 912/914 Series. It is a 110v electric heat system.

Warriors and Warbirds Air Show Nov. 7-8, 09

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:01:00 +0000

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

Wings Over Homestead Nov. 7-8, 09

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:49:00 +0000

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

Randolph Air Force Base Airshow Nov. 7-8, 09

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:39:00 +0000

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

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular Nov. 6-8, 09

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:21:00 +0000

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.

Cheyenne I Upgrade

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:20:00 +0000

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

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:04:00 +0000

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.

Runaway Balloon

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:52:00 +0000

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

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Cloud Nine Exhibt in Las Vegas, Nevada

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:26:00 +0000

Photo: Cloud Nine
Sightseers 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

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:04:00 +0000

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

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:42:00 +0000

Photo: X-Air LSA
X-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.

X-Air LS Specifications
Name: LS (Light Sport)
Manufacturer: X-Air
empty weight: 660 lbs.
Gross weight: 1234 lbs.
Useful load: 574 lbs.
full fuel payload: 481 lbs.
fuel capacity: 15 usgals.
Range: 300 nm

X-Air LS PERFORMANCE
Max. Cruise speed: 104 mph
Econ. Cruise speed: 83 mph
stall speed: 39 mph
Vy - best rate: 59 mph/825 fpm
Vx - best angle: 56 mph/685 fpm
Vso: 39 mph
T/o roll: 265 ft
T/o over 50’ obstacle: 620 ft
landing roll: 230 ft

X-Air LS Equipment
Powerplant: Jabiru 2200 (85hp)
Propeller: Duc swirl
Comm: Icom ic-a200
Engine monitor: dynon d-10
GPS (OPTIONAL): GARMIN 496

North Carolina’s Burlington Aviation Adds Simulator

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:43:00 +0000

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

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:39:00 +0000

Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport in Sanford, North Carolina gets a new name called Raleigh Executive Jetport.

WAI and AOPA Partner Up to Create “Women’s Wing” at AOPA Summit

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:26:00 +0000

Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) has teamed up to create "Women's Wing," at AOPA Summit this November 5-7, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. "Women's Wing" will highlight accomplishments and opportunities for women within the aviation community.

Rooms 11 and 12 of the Tampa Convention Center have set aside during AOPA Summit for Women's Wing.

Friday, November 6, 2009 - Women Leaders in Aviation Forum held in Room 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. featuring - Chabrian, Martha King, Jessica Cox, Debby Rihn Harvey, Arlynn Mcmahon, Melissa Rudinger, AOPA Vice President and AOPA Assistant President.

Chabrian will also be at the "One Voice" AOPA Summit session on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. featuring - Chabrian, Tom Poberezny, Paula Derks, Jim Coyne and Ed Bolen.

Women in Aviation will host a WAI Connect Breakfast at AOPA Summit on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. in Room 11 of the Tampa Convention Center.

Cessna Pilot Center Regional Managers Cut

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:20:00 +0000

The economic has hit Cessna Pilot Centers.

Friday, October 9, all four Cessna Pilot Center regional managers were informed that their positions were being cut for financial reasons.

Tuesday, October 13, an e-mail was sent to the centers advising them of the change.

Cessna Aircraft has 280 Cessna Pilot Centers in the world.

AircraftLogs.com and Aviation Financial Consulting Debuts New Service

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:51:00 +0000

AircraftLogs.com and Aviation Financial Consulting has debuted a new service for corporate flight departments called "Aircraft Compliance Solutions," which provides companies operating business jets with simplified reporting solutions for aircraft utilization.

iTowBots Debuts

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:32:00 +0000

iTowBots
The iTowBots are a remote control aircraft tugs and are now available at Aircraft Spruce. The iTowBot loading sequence is as easy as driving the unit directly under the nosewheel of your aircraft. iTowbot is engineered so that when the aircraft loads, the weight of the loaded aircraft doesn't inhibit zero-turn capability. A foot-operated release allows the operator to unlock the swivel carriage and back out from beneath the nosewheel. The operator can drive the unit back into its spot into the hangar, with no tugging, pushing or rolling up extension cords required.

Features:

Measures 38" Wide x 46" Long x 12" High
Powerful Reversible 24 Volt DC Motors
Rugged Steel Construction
Powder-Coated Frame
Virtually Zero Maintenance
Easy Ergonomic Remote Control Handset
Max Towing Speed 1.7 Feet Per Second
Overvoltage Thermally Protected
Tows Aircraft up to 15,000+ Pounds Gross Weight
Trouble Free Cast Iron Rims with Non-Marking Moldon Wheels
Solid State Heavy Duty Fully Articulating Motor Control
Hybrid Zero Turn Capability about Stationary Nosewheel
Built in Interference Protection Featuring Spektrum's New 2.4 Ghz Technology
Equipped with Solid State Battery Charger/Maintainer
Also available with built-in 24V Auxiliary Power Plug (APU) & Power Cord

Prices
Standard Unit: $7499.00
Standard Unit with APU: $8499.00
Dual Wheel Carriage: $7695.00
Dual Wheel with APU: 8695.00
Wheel Paint Unit: $7495.00
Wheel Paint with APU: $8495.00
Heavy Duty Single Wheel Carriage: $7999.00
Heavy Duty Single Wheel Carriage with APU: $8999.00
Heavy Dual Wheel Carriage: $8195.00
Heavy Duty Dual Wheel Carriage with APU: $9195.00
*You can order online at http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/towBots.php

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ACI-NA Awards Scholarships

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:20:00 +0000

The Commissioners Committee of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has award scholarships of $2,500 each to three aviation students: Brett Fay, Middle Tennessee States University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Gregory Myers, Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Robert Hanks, California State University in Los Angeles, California.

"The Commissioners Committee is proud to honor these students for their academic excellence and leadership," said David Jennings chair of ACI-NA's Commissioners Committee and chairman of the Charleston County Aviation Authority.

Brett Fay: Attends Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He majors in Aerospace Administration. He has a GPA of 3.9 in Aerospace Administration.

Gregory Myers: Attends Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is majoring in Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management with a minor in Aviation Operations. He has a pilot's license and almost done completing his instrument rating.

Robert Hanks: Attends California State University in Los Angeles, California. He is majoring in Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology. He has a GPA of 3.8. He has served as the Lander County, Nevada, county administrator and local County Airport Authority.

Amelia Earhart’s Goggles Sold

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:13:00 +0000

Amelia Earnhart's goggles from her historic 1932 solo transatlantic flight on ProfilesInHistory.com were bidding on and sold for $141,600.

NAFI Master Instructors Named

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:14:00 +0000

National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), reports that several Certified Flight Instructors have got new NAFI Master Flight Instructors while some rewed their Master status. It is recognized by FAA which earned through continuous professional activity and peer review.

Earned Masters: Jeffery Duncan, Phoenix; William Dryden, San Diego; and Micheal Walcker Vallejo, California.

Renewed Master Status: Wallace Moran, Summerville, South Carolina; Matthew McDaniel, Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Jason Blair, Allegan, Michigan; Charles Skelton, Branford, Connecticut; Raymond Brown, Avon Lake, Ohio; Carla Dedera, Bonners Ferry, Idaho; and Dale Wilson, Ellensburgh, Washington.

Sonex Debuts Sub-Kits for Xenos Motorglider

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Photo: Sonex Xenos Motorglider
Sonex Aircraft has expanded its sub kit product line to include the Xenos Motorglider.

Specifications

Length:	19' 9"
Wing Span (Utility):	45' 8"
Wing Span (Aerobatic, solo):	39' 4"
Wing Area (Utility):	158 sq ft
Wing Area (Aerobatic, solo):	144 sq ft
Tail Configuration:	Y-tail
Tail Height:	59"
Tail Width--with tail tips:	102"
(interior width required for enclosed trailer)
Main Gear Width:	71" (with wheel pants)
Primary Structure:	6061 Aluminum
Cockpit Width:	40 in. More Info
Fuel Capacity:	16 US Gal
Stall Speed (clean):	44 mph [71 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed:	115 mph [185 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne):	150 mph [241 km/h]

Performance	80 hp 2180 AeroVee	120 hp Jabiru
Empty Weight (average)	750 lbs	760 lbs
Baggage (Max)	40 lbs	40 lbs
Range	400 miles	350 miles
Cruise Speed @ Sea Level*	100 mph	120 mph
Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS)	120 mph	140 mph
Power Loading (GW/HP)	15.938	10.625
T.O. Distance	300 ft	250 ft
Landing Distance	300 ft	300 ft
Service Ceiling (Calculated)	29,000 ft	34,000 ft
Utility Category	80 hp 2180 AeroVee	120 hp Jabiru
Gross Weight	1275 lbs	1275 lbs
Useful Load	525 lbs	515 lbs
Rate of Climb	800-1000 fpm	1200-1400 fpm
Positive Load Factor	+4.4 Gs	+4.4 Gs
Negative Load Factor	-2.2 Gs	-2.2 Gs
L/D	24:1	24:1
CG Limits	25-36% Wing Chord	25-36% Wing Chord
Aerobatic Category	80 hp 2180 AeroVee	120 hp Jabiru
Gross Weight - Aerobatic	1050 lbs	1050 lbs
Rate of Climb	1000-1250 fpm	2000+ fpm
Positive Load Factor	+6.0 Gs	+6.0 Gs
Negative Load Factor	-3.0 Gs	-3.0 Gs
CG Limits	27-32% Wing Chord	27-32% Wing Chord