Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. – Teens who would enjoy hands-on exploration of aviation and aerospace topics will want to sign up for the Summer Programs operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at its Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses. The Summer Programs run from June 3 to Aug. 9, with individual camps ranging in length […]
ERAU Summer Programs for Teens
Text updates from Sun ‘n Fun
Sun ‘n Fun is offering text updates from next week’s fly-in. For event updates, text snfupdate to 69050; and for alerts, text snfalert to 69050.
CAFE registration opens
The 6th Annual CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium (register here or download a preliminary program) is scheduled for April 27, 28 in Santa Rosa, California.
Twilight formation airshow act to debut at FIAS
Team RV will debut its formation twilight show on March 23 at the Florida International Air Show (FIAS) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Consisting of 12 aircraft, Team RV, is the world’s largest precision formation and formation aerobatic air show team. “At sunset, with the incredible colors and night sky descending, these 12 pilots are going […]
Northwest Aviation College to close
The Northwest Aviation College (NAC), located at Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) in Auburn, Wash., will cease class and flight operations at the close of business March 31, 2012. “We are doing everything we can to complete current term coursework prior to April 1,” said Michael Kopp, Northwest Aviation College President. “We are also working hard […]
Planes of Fame looking for volunteers
CHINO, Calif. – Organizers of the Planes of Fame Airshow (May 5-6) are looking for volunteers. Volunteer applications can be filled out online. More information from Cindy Novak at 909-597-3722.
For airshows and other aviation events, local is the way to go
If you hold off attending local aviation fly-ins, conferences and airshows so you can attend one of the “big ones,” like AirVenture or Sun ’n Fun, you are missing out. I’m back from the March 1-3 Montana Aviation Conference in Bozeman. This was the 28th conference and I can tell you it was wonderful. For […]
Cain awarded Gold Pulaski for RAF service
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) reserves its highest award, called the Gold Pulaski, for those the board feels truly worthy. Jerry Cain of Lincoln, Montana has been “treasurer and director extraordinaire” since the RAF was formed, says RAF President John McKenna. Jerry flies a Husky A1-A and has steadfastly tracked all donations made since day […]