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                                                       (Balazs Gardi photo courtesy Red Bull Air Race) Hartzell Propeller Is Also Co-sponsoring Air Racer Michael Goulian For The Championship Series. Piqua, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2016 – For the […]

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JANUARY 19, 2016 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today its sponsorship of Greg Koontz Airshows in cooperation with C&D Aviation, an aircraft sales and service center. Under the agreement, one of Greg Koontz’ signature airshow acts will now feature the Legend Cub. C&D Aviation is well known for its aircraft restoration […]

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AIRCRAFT SPRUCE OFFERS ZEFTRONICS ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNITS The R15VOL Alternator Controller Unit provides high voltage regulation, over voltage protection, field to ground short protection, and an on-unit trouble-shooting light. A perfect fit for aircraft owners and mechanics, the 14V R15VOL Alternator Controller will make it easy to identify if power is getting to the Alternator […]

  FAA finalizes rule on student certificates, AOPA The FAA has published a final rule changing the way student pilot certificates will be issued and withdrawing plans to require photos on all pilot certificates, a proposal AOPA vigorously opposed. Under the new “Student Pilot Application Requirements,” published in the Federal Register Jan. 12, aviation medical […]

New Systems from BRS Aerospace Available for Company’s LSA, Kit, and Builder Assist Aircraft Yakima, Washington – January 12, 2016: Light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters is announcing new emergency parachute systems for the company’s line of backcountry tailwheel airplanes. The systems, developed in conjunction with BRS Aerospace, will further advance safety in CubCrafters’ already exceptional aircraft […]

  More outdoor exhibitors than ever before If winter is getting you down, you still have time to make plans to attend the 12th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. It starts in one week on Wednesday, January 20, and concludes on Saturday, January 23, on the Sebring Regional Airport. Currently, the 10-day forecast is predicting […]

Limington, ME., January 13, 2016 Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems will be showcasing the latest in medical aviation oxygen system products and technologies during the 2016 Heli Expo Convention at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, March 1 – 3, 2016. Please visit the Aerox® Team and learn more about medical oxygen systems at Booth […]

VERO BEACH, Fla. – Jan. 12, 2016 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received an amendment to the Validation of its Type Certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the addition of Garmin G1000 avionics in the Archer training TX/LX aircraft. The approval was made by CAAC on December 21, 2015. “CAAC’s […]

  For over 40 years, A.E.R.O., Inc. has been the “In-Stock” choice when purchasing cylinders. Now, they are offering a special that you won’t want to miss! You will receive a $50 credit when you purchase an Air Boss®, Lycoming, or Superior Cylinder at A.E.R.O., Inc.   Every Air Boss®, Lycoming, or Superior Cylinder you […]

  Flying Again movie set for two showings; Aircraft Sales Lot is Ready for Action In just two short weeks, on Wednesday, January 20, the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will open its gates for its 12th annual run. We hope you’ve made your plans to attend. If not, there is still time to get organized to […]

OLATHE, Kan. /January 6, 2016/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the selection of the G950 Integrated Flight Deck for the United States Forest Service (USFS) fleet of Sherpa aircraft (Shorts SD3-60). The G950 provides the USFS with an advanced avionics suite to increase mission effectiveness, while also providing an […]