NAFI Master Instructors Named

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

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

Iowa Children’s Museum Opens New Exhibit

The "Take Flight! the science of aviation" exhibit has now opened at the Iowa Children's Museum in Coralville, Iowa. The exhibit features flight simulators built into kid sized planes, an air traffic control tower, hot air balloon, pedal planes, remote control flight simulators, Bernoulli's Wind Table, Cessna 150, Paper Airplane Flight Cage, Pig Parachutes and more. It is supported by NASA under grant award #NNX09AL32G

Address: Iowa Children's Museum (Coral Ride Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA. 52241)

Chelsey Sullenberger guest appears on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien October, 26, 2009 on NBC

Date: October, 26, 2009
Show: The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Channel: NBC
Time: 11:35 PM Eastern, 10:35 PM Central (From more time listing check local listings or tvguide.com)
Guest Appearing: Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger III, Kathy Griffin and Wolfmother
Famous For: He successfully ditched U.S. Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River saving the lives of all 151 of the passengers.

Wings Over Houston Airshow Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 09

The Wings Over Houston Airshow in Ellington Field, Houston, Texas is October 31 through November 1, 2009 at the Ellington Airport. Gates open at 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M.

Aerobatic Performers
United States Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team- Boeing F/A-18A/B Hornet
United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier
F-15E Eagle
A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II
C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration
C-47 Skytrain and C-17 Globemaster III Transport Heritage Flight
United States Heritage Flight- F-15E Strike Eagle, A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang
AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter Demonstration
United States Coast Guard HH-65C Dauphine Helicopter Demonstration
United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet tactical Demonstration Team
Extra 330SC- Michael Goulian
Showcat- Gene Soucy and Tersa Stokes- Wingwalking Act
P-51 Mustang- The Horsemen
Korea/Vietnam Firepower Demonstration

Admission
General Adult 12 & Older: $15.00 + fee
General Child 6-11: $4.00 + fee
Under 6: Free
2 Adults (12 & Older) and up to 4 Children (6-11): $35.00 Family + fee
Reserved Prime View: $40.00 + fee

Gulf Coast Avionics offers Rebate

Gulf Coast Avionics is offering a $300 rebate on Garmin GPSMAP 695 and the Garmin GPSMAP 696. The shipping will cost 1 cent. Also you will receive a free Gulf Coast Avionics catalog.

Yingling Aviation Expands Propeller Service

Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas has expanded its propeller maintenance and service capabilities to include props manufactured by Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Yingling Aviation has completed the $1.5 million expansion for its propeller shop.