http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com Flight Simulator News from a range of flight simulation sources online. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:12:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/aviation-career-conference-nov-21-09/ 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 http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/new-solidfx10-charts/ 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. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/flightsafety-at-laguardia-airport-offers-king-air-training/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/spirit-of-st-louis-airport-goes-under-development/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/heese-family-could-go-to-jail/ 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. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/avconnect-launches-iphone-application/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/flightsaftey-debuts-international-procedures-training/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/cessna-pilots-association-releases-%e2%80%9ccessna-210-centurion-inspection-guidelines%e2%80%9d/ San Diego Flight Training International (SDFTI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It launched in 1989. Congratulations!Official Site: http://www.sdfti.com/ http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/san-diego-flight-training-international-turns-20/ Tanis now have Rotax preheat system for the 912/914 Series. It is a 110v electric heat system. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/tanis-introduces-rotax-preheat-system/ 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 PerformersPilatus P-3P.149Nakajima B5NNorth American B-25 MitchellC45 ExpediterDouglas C-47 SkytrainBoeing B-17 Flying FortressDouglas A-26 InvaderNorth American P-51 MustangCurtiss SB2C HelldriverDouglas SBD DauntlessNorth American ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/warriors-and-warbirds-air-show-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 PerformersUnited States Air Force Thunderbirds- Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting FalconAir Combat Command Heritage FlightAir Combat Command F-15E Strike Eagle Demonstration TeamUnited States Air Force Reserve Jet CarSky Soldiers A Tribute To PatriotsUnited States ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/wings-over-homestead-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.MAerobatic PerformersF-22 Raptor DemonstrationA-10 Thunderbolt II DemonstrationC-17 Globemaster III DemonstrationUnited States Air Force Academy Parachute TeamUnited States Air Force Academy Glider DemonstrationAir Combat Command Heritage FlightDisabled American Veterans Flight Team - ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/randolph-air-force-base-airshow-nov-7-8-09/ The Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville, Florida is on November 6-8, 2009.Aerobatic PerformersExtra 330SC- Michael GoulianCzech Six Formation and Demonstration Team - L-39- Geoff Hickman & Scott KellyRed Bull Aerobatic Helicopter- Charles AaronBlack Daggers United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute TeamRed Eagles Air Sports- Red Eagle II ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/jacksonville-sea-sky-spectacular-nov-6-8-09/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/cheyenne-i-upgrade/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/house-of-representatives-passes-bill/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/runaway-balloon/ 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 StripTicket Prices (Daytime)Adults: $22.50Children 5-12: $17.50Children ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/cloud-nine-exhibt-in-las-vegas-nevada/ 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. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/nbaa-nata-coordinate-efforts/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/11/financing-available-for-x-air-lsa/ Burlington Aviation, a Cessna Pilot Center and FAA Part 141 flight school in Burlington, North Carolina has added Redbird FMX Flight Simulator. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/north-carolinas-burlington-aviation-adds-simulator/ Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport in Sanford, North Carolina gets a new name called Raleigh Executive Jetport. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/sanford-lee-county-regional-airport-gets-new-name/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/wai-and-aopa-partner-up-to-create-women%e2%80%99s-wing-at-aopa-summit/ 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. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/cessna-pilot-center-regional-managers-cut/ 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. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/aircraftlogscom-and-aviation-financial-consulting-debuts-new-service/ iTowBotsThe 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/itowbots-debuts/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/aci-na-awards-scholarships/ Amelia Earnhart's goggles from her historic 1932 solo transatlantic flight on ProfilesInHistory.com were bidding on and sold for $141,600. http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/amelia-earharts-goggles-sold/ 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 ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/nafi-master-instructors-named/ Photo: Sonex Xenos MotorgliderSonex Aircraft has expanded its sub kit product line to include the Xenos Motorglider.Specifications ... http://wordpress.flyawaysimulation.com/2009/10/sonex-debuts-sub-kits-for-xenos-motorglider/