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Aviation Job Fair At EAA AirVenture 2016

The popular job fair is expanding to a full week this year, and it’s a fantastic networking opportunity for employers and those seeking a career in aviation. Previously a one-day event, the weeklong job fair at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be based at Aviation Gateway Park, an area that features education, innovation and technology, 9 […]

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The Aero Electric Sun Flyer Rolls Out In Denver

Nobody thinks that electric airplanes are ever going to be anything important in aviation; as everyone is thinking that, Aero Electric Aircraft Corporation rolls out an electric airplane that might just change the world. On Wednesday, May 11, at Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado, Aero Electric Aircraft Corporation (AEAC) rolled out its proof-of-concept Sun Flyer […]

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Overnight, jetAVIVA Grows Grizzly-Sized

The news on Wednesday of the marriage of two aircraft sales heavy-hitters was noteworthy at the very least for the scope of the deal. jetAVIVA, which specializes in light turbofan aircraft, and Kansas Aircraft, whose inventory and expertise run from piston singles up through some spectacularly capable twin jets, combined for sales of 120 airplanes […]

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The Grace Of The Base To Final Turn

The early instructions are clear. Abeam the numbers, reduce power. First flaps. Pitch for speed. When the far numbers are 45 degrees behind your shoulder, turn downwind to base. Pitch for speed. Second flaps. Watch your speed. There are stories about what comes next. Base to final. This is the most beautiful turn in the […]

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David Vs. Goliath

The Glendale Airport Pilots Association (GAPA) went up against the City of Glendale, Arizona, recently, over the city’s attempt to dictate how privately constructed and owned hangars could be used. The verdict? In March 2016, GAPA won its lawsuit after a 4½-year dispute, securing a Summary Judgment against the city. The courts said the city […]

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Flight Academy For High School Students

With its long tradition of aviation technology, Kansas State University Polytechnic is offering high school students with dreams of a future in aviation an opportunity to start early. Fly K-State Academy is a three-day piloting program, June 27-29, for high school students entering their freshman through senior year. In this immersive experience, students will complete […]

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Solar Impulse 2 Historic Landing Just Part Of The Story

In a remarkable display of the innovative spirit of aviation and the potential of clean technologies, the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 touched down at Moffett Airfield in Mountain View, California, last week. Pilot Bertrand Piccard landed the single-pilot plane on April 23, after taking off from Hawaii 62 hours after earlier. The journey of the […]

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Good News For Tecnam P2010 Owners

The FAA has given approval to three Tecnam enhancements for the P2010 4-seater, including updated avionics and an alternative to 100LL fuel. Those enhancements include offering an integratedGFC 700autopilot to go alongwiththe G1000 flight deck, which is standard in the P2010. A second option, the Garmin G500avionics suite, will lower the overall cost of the […]

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