But the damage brings out the best in people Tornadoes take on many forms, and are different beasts to different people. At the recent Sun ’n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., the tornado was called an EF1. If you are John Burton, president of Sun ’n Fun, the tornado that hit LAL on March 31 […]
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Mike Bisbe solos at Sporty’s Academy
??Mike Bisbe from Goshen, Ohio soloed on March 17, 2011 at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport in Batavia, OH. Mike began flight training just a few months ago and is working toward a Recreational pilot certificate. Once certificated, he will be able to carry a passenger and fly as long as weather conditions are […]
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Doolittle granddaughter to speak at Fantasy of Flight
POLK CITY, Fla. – On April 15 and 16, visitors to Fantasy of Flight will have the opportunity to hear from a direct descendant of one of history’s most famous aviators and war heroes, General Jimmy Doolittle of the renowned “Doolittle Raiders.” Doolittle’s granddaughter, Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, author of “Calculated Risk: The Extraordinary Life of […]
Find fuel leaks with new lamp
Westbury, New York — The MLK-35A MAXIMA from Spectroline detects the smallest fluid leaks. The UV lamp is bright enough to use in direct sunlight, making it ideal for outdoor inspections on tarmacs and in open hangars. The lamp kit includes an 8 ozbottle of universal fluorescent dye, which locates all leaks in aircraft fuel […]
‘Field of Flight’ for disc golf course
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan opened a new 18-hole disc golf course this past weekend. A contest to name the course elicited 180 entries. “Field of Flight” was submitted by Brian Mosher and Chris Chester separately. “We received a number of great suggestions from the public,” said Bob Ellis, Air Zoo president and CEO. […]
FAA Reauthorization heads to conference
April 1, 2011 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 658, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Act of 2011. The legislative process now moves to conference to resolve differences between H.R. 658 and S. 223, the U.S. Senate’s FAA reauthorization bill.
Great Planes You Can Afford on digital bookstores now
Vernon Barr, a past writer for General Aviation News, has authored a new book for those looking for a plane and have a limited budget. “Great Planes You Can Afford to Buy and Fly,” is only available as a download from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Cost is $7.99 and will work on the Kindle […]