Dan Pimentel

As a pilot since 1996 and aviation journalist since long before that, I’ve always kept an eye open for what’s new and exciting, looking for innovation that we as an aviation family and industry can use to propel general aviation forward. Sometimes that means learning about the latest and greatest new aircraft, avionics, and programs […]

The world of recreational flying—centered on light sport aircraft and the sport pilot certificate— will come together in Florida on November 11 to 13 for the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase (DSAS), held at DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED). Originally scheduled for late 2020, the show was pushed to January 2021, bowing to the pandemic before that […]

As the demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from operators of turbine-powered aircraft continues to rise, a new interactive map from 4AIR will assist these operators in finding FBOs in the U.S. that regularly stock SAF. The map does not differentiate between brands, and all locations have been verified by 4AIR to confirm they will […]

Students from the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) have completed the build of a Zenith 750 Cruzer kit airplane, with the finished project successfully making its first flight in late July 2021. The airplane is now being flown extensively for phase 1 testing by Andy Ovans, the aircraft maintenance manager for Sun n’ Fun Aerospace […]

The Flight Safety Foundation is set to present their 74th annual International Air Safety Summit on September 21 to 22 as a virtual event on the GoToWebinar platform. The 2021 theme is “Safety Leadership” and will explore the need for leaders to play a vital role when it comes to managing aviation safety. “Leadership’s involvement […]

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released its 2021 Business Aviation Fact Book as part of their “No Plane, No Gain” initiative. Like their previous Fact Book publications, the 2021 edition is a treasure trove of data, facts, and figures that paints a positive picture of business aviation as being much more than just […]

The National Air and Space Museum is undergoing a massive multi-year renovation project that will see all 23 exhibitions being completely reimagined and the addition of new presentation spaces and attractions. The magnitude of the NASM project, started in 2018, is revealed in this detailed Flickr photo gallery. The NASM said the transformation of the […]

According to its second quarter 2021 Avionics Market Report, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) says sales during the first half of 2021 exceeded $1 billion. While the exact figure of $1,069,737,831 represents a 7.1 percent decrease in total sales compared to the first six months of 2020, during the second quarter months of April, May, […]

As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the United States Air Force’s most senior uniformed officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. is responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 689,000 active-duty National Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the US and overseas. A military adviser to the secretary of defense, […]

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has elected Karen Kalishek as its new chair. Her term will begin on January 1, 2022. Kalishek, of De Pere, Wisconsin, has been a member of the NAFI board since 2018. She earned her private pilot certificate in 2006. These days, she’s a: designated pilot examiner, ATP, three-time […]