PUYALLUP, Wash. – The Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show included a first this year. The inaugural Aviation Business & Career Forum kicked off the 30th annual conference on Friday. The forum was organized to offer a venue for people interested in the aviation industry to learn more about it, and for those already working […]
RAF Winter newsletter online
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has posted its Winter 2013 newsletter to its website.
Context is hard to find when the numbers are this big
We are all encouraged to “Write Congress” to support [fill in the cause here] from time to time. Often, the intention of the person seeking help is honorable. A post I just read on the Facebook page of Kyle Franklin from Franklin’s Flying Circus is a good example. It is a plea with the best […]
Happy anniversary to Bob and Jane Hoff
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Bob and Jane Hoff will celebrate 50 years of marriage this weekend. Their first date was marked by Bob giving Jane a ride in a 1946 Cessna 120 that Bob’s parents, Onita and Mark Hoff, bought new. The 120 is still owned by the family. If the Hoff name sounds familiar, […]
EAA tour entertains, informs and mends some fences
PUYALLUP, Wash. – EAA’s Grassroots Pilot Tour stopped at Spencer Aircraft at KPLU on Monday, Feb. 18. About 125 people, mostly Mount Rainier Chapter 326 members, showed up to hear from EAA HQ staffers. This tour stop delivered Jeff Skiles, vice president of chapters and youth education, Trevor Janz, manager of vhapters and Eagle Flights, and Brady Lane, multimedia journalist. The trio from EAA did a […]
GTU advisory board abolished
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Despite a good turnout from members of the Texas Aviation Association, AOPA, EAA and NBAA, the Georgetown City Council voted to abolish the GTU airport advisory board at the Feb. 12 meeting.
Aviation Business & Career Forum added to NW Aviation Conf.
PUYALLUP, Wash – The Northwest Aviation Conference is expanding to include a day for business and career sessions. Teaming with Pierce County Airport, Horizon Air, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Workforce Central, General Aviation News, Seaplane Pilots Assoc., King County Airport, Washington State Department of Transportation, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, FAA, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) and a multitude […]
Strachan joins Glasair as Director of Marketing and Sales
Arlington, Wash. – Glasair Aviation has appointed Christopher Strachan as Director of Marketing and Sales. He will be responsible for redefining the Glasair and Sportsman brands, for all promotion activity and sales strategies. “Chris brings passion, energy, experience and a unique perspective to our existing business and future plans,” said Nigel Mott, President of Glasair Aviation. “He […]
Book: Battle Flight
Military history is a popular topic for many. For those bent toward air defense and weapons, “Battle Flight – RAF Air Defence Projects and Weapons since 1945″ might be worth consideration. Written by Chris Gibson, Battle Flight examines Britian’s air defense infrastructure, including development of radar, guided weapons and airborne early warning systems. following World War […]