By AMELIA T. REIHELD As I climbed into the sky southwest-bound over North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound a few weeks ago, the reality hit: I was about to become part of a tradition begun in 1929 by pioneer aviatrixes, determined to prove their mettle to a skeptical men’s aviation world. And it was too late to […]
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SubSonex Jet makes first flight
Sonex Aircraft’s SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, made its maiden flight Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wis. The SubSonex was piloted by Bob Carlton, an air show performer and owner of Desert Aerospace. The flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and focused on exploring the low-end of the aircraft’s speed envelope, […]
Why pilots make great CEOs
The kind of risk-seeking behavior that motivates certain people to fly personal aircraft may also make them effective corporate leaders, according to a new study co-authored by professors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Oregon. Merging finance and psychology research to explore the role that genetics plays in CEO behavior, finance […]
Future of Flight expects millionth visitor
The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour at Paine Field in the Seattle area is expected to welcome its 1 millionth visitor this week. A short ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12. That lucky visitor will receive a VIP tour of the Boeing assembly plant, a VIP gallery tour, […]
New Hampshire creates fund to improve airports
A new means to provide money for New Hampshire airports recently took flight, with passage of legislation creating an aeronautical fund to maintain and promote state airports not eligible for federal funds. According to a report at NBAA.org, there are 24 public-use airports in the Granite State, but only 12 are eligible to be federally […]
Documentary on Moller ‘Skycar’ in the works
A documentary, “Volantor,” about Dr. Paul Moller’s 45-year journey to bring his M-400 Volantor, dubbed the “Skycar” by the press, to the market is now in production. USC School of Cinematic Arts graduates Scott Hardie and Konstantin Brazhnik are in pre-production for the documentary film, leading up to Moller’s upcoming flight tests in October. “Our […]
Fly High Lexington celebrates first anniversary
Aug. 1 marked the first anniversary of Fly High Lexington at the Davidson County Airport (EXX) in Lexington, N.C. The past year has seen an increase in fuel sales of 48% at the airport compared to the previous year. “We knew coming in that the airport had potential for growth and we are excited to […]
WAI: ‘Bring your daughter’ to conference
This year’s International Women in Aviation Conference, scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, will include a day-long program called “Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day,” with the mission of providing a forum to introduce girls from ages 10 to 18 to the aviation community with an emphasis on career opportunities. “Bring Your Daughter […]
New book on owner maintenance released
Alpha Zulu has released a new book, “Owner Assisted Aircraft Maintenance.” “Aircraft owners are seeking ways to learn more about their machines, improve the quality of maintenance, and reduce maintenance costs, which led to the creation of this book,” said author Daniel MacDonald, a pilot, flight instructor, and former flight school owner. “Summarizing three decades […]