By DEWITT WHITTINGTON SUFFOLK, Va. — After a year of planning, the weather along the Mid-East Coast had the last laugh this past weekend. Saturday, May 4, dawned, barely, with a 1,000-foot ceiling and a blustery 15 to 25 mph wind. Dozens of excited volunteers, including a large contingent of Civil Air Patrol cadets, eagerly […]
Kansas Congressman introduces legislation to revitalize GA
Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, has introduced the Light Aircraft Revitalization Act (LARA), which would cut regulations on the general aviation industry. He said in a prepared release that he hopes the bill will “improve safety, decrease costs, and free private-sector innovation.” The bill is cosponsored by Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., Sam Graves, R-Mo., Todd Rokita, R-Ind., […]
Exploring the ‘Despicablimp’
In a blog post, Ray Robinson, West Coast/International Sales Manager at GlobalAir.com, tells of the recent visit to Bowman Field Airport (LOU) in Kentucky of the “Despicablimp,” which is traveling across the nation promoting the summer release of “Despicable Me 2”, the animated movie starring the voices of Steve Carell, Al Pacino, Kristen Wiig and […]
Sonex offers T-Flight Transition Training Program
Sonex Aircraft has launched the new T-Flight Transition Training Program, offering type-specific transition flight training for the Sonex line of aircraft. Sonex was recently issued an FAA Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) authorizing it to provide training for pilots building, buying or considering a Sonex design. The FAA, NTSB, Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA), Experimental […]
Sunglasses especially for pilots now available with bifocals
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include the option of bifocal lenses that are designed specifically for the cockpit. Flying Eyes sunglasses are now available in three standard magnification strengths, with two different bifocal height choices. The sunglasses have the option of a higher bifocal segment height, which may make it much easier […]
AOPA points out FAA’s flawed process in decision to close towers
In a court filing Monday, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) called the FAA’s decision to close 149 contract control towers “arbitrary, capricious, and fundamentally flawed, leaving the safety and efficiency consequences largely unknown.” In an amicus curiae brief filed as part of a federal lawsuit against the FAA by municipalities where control towers […]
New start for AirVenture Cup Race
The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will feature a new starting point in 2013, plus several new aircraft classes that will allow even more pilots to participate in this competition prior to the EAA AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year’s course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and […]
Ford Tri-Motor returns to Air Zoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — This summer, the Air Zoo is offering flight opportunities in its restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor. The Ford Tri-Motor was the world’s first mass-produced airliner. Between 1925 and 1933, the Ford Motor Co. built 199 Tri-Motors. Today, only 12 remain. The Tri-Motor flight experience will last about 15 minutes and will take place […]
New sponsor for Air Race Classic
The oldest cross-country air race, the Air Race Classic (ARC), will be sponsored this year by the only watch company dedicated to female flyers, The Abingdon Co. The Air Race Classic is an all female race that encompasses nearly 2,400 miles and four days of competitive flying. The ARC has a history with roots back […]