Robert Poole Jr., writes an interesting story in the New York Post (August 11) on why the FAA fails (as it relates to the Hudson River midair). Better yet, he TRIES to explain why the FAA fails. From the story: Everyone recognizes that airspace above and around major airports must be controlled, but GA groups […]
Midwest LSA Expo gathers more positive press
The Mt. Vernon (Illinois) Register-News reports planning for the October 1-3 Midwest LSA Expo is proceeding nicely. The Expo is a collaborative effort that has brought together several disparate area organizations. [Chris] Collins [Mt. Vernon Outland Airport airport manager] said the Expo, which will be held Oct. 1 through 3, has been a joint effort […]
C-210 upgrade from Sierra Industries
The Sierra Super Centurion (SSC) combines state-of-the-art avionics with, Sierra’s R/STOL, gear door conversion and a custom single-piece panel, to offer a complete 21st century transformation of the classic Centurion. Sierra’s “Fly-Thru” maintenance program can help minimize down time by providing a loaner aircraft while the SSC modifications are performed. Depending on aircraft condition, typical […]
Senators defend aviation in Arkansas
From Forbes.com: More than 3,500 people work in Arkansas’ aviation industry, which was responsible for $1.4 billion in exports in 2008. Only agriculture – with $2.2 billion in exports in 2007, the latest year for which figures are available – is a bigger business here. Measured against individual commodities, aviation is the state’s top export.
Quilt to benefit Henley
At the 2009 Cecil Field (Florida) Airshow, a quilt was displayed as an auction item to benefit the Alan Henley Foundation. The quilt was made from donated airshow T-shirts of past and present airshow stars and events. It was auctioned at the Cecil Field airshow for a bid of $5,000. It all turned out so […]
‘Teen’s malady prompts buy of air coupe’
Nic Vust wanted to be an Air Force pilot. A rare heart condition took his dream of flying for a living away. However, as a result of the Light Sport rule, Nic is working on earning his Sport Pilot certificate. The Argus Leader (South Dakota) wrote a nice profile on Nic (even if they did […]
Take Flight for Kids earns nice mention
The San Francisco Chronicle wrote a nice piece about Take Flight for Kids event. The Take Flight for Kids festival, which takes off Saturday at the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, aims to open up new worlds for kids with special needs, who are physically or cognitively challenged or from at-risk groups, by giving them […]
KidVenture Build-A-Rib
A couple hundred kids and a few adults had the opportunity to build a wing rib at EAA’s KidVenture, thanks to Wicks Aircraft Supply and a number of dedicated volunteers. Wicks provided the capstrip material and plywood to the program. “Some kids have been back to KidVenture five or six times over the years with […]
Wathen High School students make it to AirVenture
Seven members of the dedicated Aviators group from Wathen Aviation High School, made it to Oshkosh for the 2009 AirVenture. The group’s one-word summary for a week’s immersion in AirVenture: “great”. The group was assisted by EAA Chapter 252, which offered campground space and sleeping bags to the boys, while EAA Chapter 444, provided accommodations […]