The chance to comment on Forest Service land management plans has been extended to May 23. The Recreational Aviation Foundation offers suggested topics for commentary.
Schweiss adds movable interior gate to line-up
FAIRFAX, Minn. – Mike Schweiss, owner of Schweiss Doors, prides himself on never saying no. So when Tom Yenish, the owner of “The Paw,” an upscale dog and cat resort, asked about a movable interior wall, Schweiss created the new Moving Gate. Designed to divide a 96-foot long room, the 46-foot wide door moves up or […]
Oceano Airport Celebration set for May 10-11
The 4th Annual Oceano Airport Celebration is set for May 10-11 at the Oceano Airport (L52). Can you think of a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Nope, neither can I. Festivities kick off Friday night with a Beach Burger Fry and Dance. Tickets for the dinner/dance are $10 and available from http://friendsofoceanoairport.com/ or at the gate. On Saturday, Celebration […]
#Oshbash awards to honor social media stars
EUGENE, Ore. – The #Oshbash Awards honor those who keep the aviation conversation humming on Twitter. Airplanista, an aviation blog site cultivated by Dan Pimentel, will present the first-ever #Oshbash Awards at its annual meetup event on Wednesday, July 31 (5:30-7:30 pm) in the EAA Press Tent at the 2013 EAA Airventure Oshkosh. As a blog, Airplanista (and formerly […]
An open letter to the FAA administrator: How can we help?
A third-class medical exemption for pilots operating four-seat, 180-hp (or less) aircraft in daytime, VFR conditions probably is not a high priority item for FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. Can you really blame him? But it is to me, and no doubt a great many current, and potential, recreational pilots. So…Michael — can I call you […]
30,000 drones by 2020
There can be little doubt that UAVs are coming to U.S. airspace in significant numbers. The best we pilots can do is stay informed and engaged in the process.
SPA ski raffle
The Seaplane Pilots Association is raffling off a set of Airglas GLH3000 hydraulic wheel skis. SPA will sell 1,000 tickets at $20 with all proceeds being used to fund construction of new SPA headquarters. Tickets will be on sale at the SPA booth this weekend at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering in Anchorage.
Glasair unveils new website
The new GlasairAviation.com is now open to the public. The website was recently updated, made considerably more user-friendly, added social media links, changed copy and incorporated new photographs. By clicking on the YouTube link, consumers will be taken to a series of videos on the popular Two Weeks to Taxi program and additional clips on the Glasair III. “We’ve […]
126 apply for Flying Club scholarship
One hundred twenty six applications from 37 states were received after Ground Effect Advisors (GEA) announced a scholarship focused exclusively on Flying Clubs. GEA expected 40-50. On May 15, GEA will announce 10 finalists for the scholarship. The winning applicant will be provided with more than $3,500 worth of products, services, and support, all of […]