NEWS
INTERNATIONAL DIESEL CERTIFICATIONS FOR CONTINENTAL
The Continental Motors Group Ltd, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announces the validation of additional diesel certifi cations thereby adding more countries to its expanding sales and service network. EASA certifi cations for CD-100 series jet fuel diesel engines are now active in Russia, South Africa, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India. Russian and South African aviation authorities have
already validated the Continental Motors Group’s (CMG) EASA STC’s, produced by CMG’s Technify Motors GmbH. This development makes available in these key markets the benefi ts of fuel effi cient and easy to operate CD-135 and CD-155 engines which operate on plentiful diesel and jet fuel. The STC’s cover Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28 models currently equipped with AVGAS technology engines. CMG received further Supplemental Type Certifi cate (STC) from the Indian authorities for the installation and operation of its Diesel cycle piston aircraft engine CD-135 in its fl eet of 70 the Cessna 172 aircraft, opening this key emerging market to our complete line of fuel effi cient and easy to operate CD-100 products. The aviation authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also validated the engine type certifi cation of the CD- 100 series.
Continental diesel engines were developed to be easily
integrated with existing cowlings and no weight penalty. “With nearly 4,500 engines manufactured, and more than 4.5 million hours in service, our line of diesel engines are the industry leaders off ering our customers world class safety and reliability, making CD-100 series the best choice for fl ight schools and private owners all over the world. We have worked hard and eff ectively since market introduction in 2002 to continuously improve and refi ned our products. Given worldwide availability of jet fuel, both professionals and private operators benefi t from CD-100 series engine’s high reliability and signifi cant total operating cost advantages. This makes fl ying aff ordable, whether you are running a Flight Academy or fl ying for fun”, explains Ken Suda, director, Continental Motors Group and president Technify Motors GmbH.
WOAW VOLUNTEER PILOTS FILL THE SKIES OVER ALBUQUERQUE WITH FREE “FIRST FLIGHTS”
The Women of Aviation Worldwide Week “Fly it Forward Challenge” event at Albuquerque, New Mexico’s International Sunport (KABQ) turned out to be an astounding success, with 712 free “fi rst fl ights” in private aircraft given to females during the week of March 2-8. Pilot Dianna Stanger, who fl ew 441 girls over four days in her EC120 helicopter, and Del Sol Aviation and Cutter Aviation, two businesses located at KABQ, cosponsored the event. Other volunteer pilots who played key roles in introducing so many girls and women to fl ying included
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Ramona Cox, who fl ew 164 girls in her Cessna Turbo 206, plus Bobbie Lind, Zack Hererra, Susan Larson, Lanny Tobbing and Darrick Coffi eld. The successful Albuquerque event was awarded with
several titles from WOAW’s Fly it Forward challenge. Stanger won the “Most Dedicated Female Pilot Worldwide” title, while Cox picked up the “fi rst runner-up” in that category. Jasmine Gordon was honored with the WOAW Week’s “Top Event Organizer” award for her work organizing the event at KABQ, and won $1,000 (CAD) for aviation or communication training off ered by the members of the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide. And Alycia Baca, a student from Albuquerque won WOAW’s worldwide Art Contest. Albuquerque International Sunport was awarded the
2015 “Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide” title by WOAW as the aviation community that introduced the most girls and women to fl ying in a small aircraft during the week. No American aviation community has qualifi ed for this title since Frederick, MD, won the title in 2011. Throughout the seven days of Albuquerque’s “Fly it
Forward” week, expected large crowds from Albuquerque area schools, local Girl Scout troops, and the general public arrived at KABQ ready to be inspired. Gordon and Jodi Preston organized a total of 89 volunteers to staff the massive general aviation advocacy event, and coordination planned weeks in advance between KABQ Air Traffi c Control, loading/unloading crews on the ramp and volunteer pilots ensured that the event ran smoothly. A number of static displays and booths to let attendees
learn more about aviation were included in the week-long event. Eric Auxier, a Captain for a major U.S. airline, spoke about the training required to become a professional pilot, and Cox, a “backcountry fl ying” expert explained how she fl ies her Cessna T-206 into tiny airstrips in the wilderness. Representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and New Mexico’s State Aviation Divisionand other exhibitors were on hand, and an Eclipse 550 Twin- engine business jet was on indoor display. Since Women of Aviation Week’s 2015 theme was “100
years of female pilots in combat,” there was a signifi cant military presence at the event. Lieutenant Colonel Michele Boyko of the USAF was among representatives of the U.S. Armed Forces present on Saturday and Sunday to discuss fl ight safety, joined by members of the U.S. Air Force 550th Special Operations Squadron and 150th and 58th Special Operations Wings. A USAF HC-130P/N “King” - the only dedicated fi xed-wing, extended-range Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory - was also on static display. Many parents said their children enjoyed the aviation
event. “I’m pretty sure we have a future pilot in our Girl Scout troop,” said Lisa Gunderson, “thanks for the amazing experience!” And Amy Scott Gibson said “Thank you so much for bringing this event to Albuquerque! My girls and
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