Actor, pilot, and aviation advocate Harrison Ford will participate in the Oct. 12 keynote address at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. He will discuss the importance of general aviation to the United States. The keynote also will feature FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta, who will share his vision for GA’s future; AOPA […]
Airship coming to the Wine Country
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS), nestled in the Wine Country, will host the world’s largest airship, the Eureka, this fall. The Eureka will offer passenger flights during the visits. At 246-feet long and 64 feet wide, Eureka stretches 15 feet longer than a standard Boeing 747 and 50 feet longer […]
High Temp Heat Shrink Tape introduced
TE Connectivity has introduced the RT-555 High Temperature Heat Shrink Tape for aviation and aerospace applications. Suitable for use in wire harness systems requiring fluid and high temperature resistance, the two-layer tape is designed to withstand the extremely high temperatures generally associated with aircraft engines, company officials said. The ¾ and 1 inch styles are […]
LogTen Pro tapped by Flying Like the Pros
LogTen Pro for iPad has been chosen as the recommended electronic logbook by Flying Like The Pros for its new online GA pilot flight training program. The Flying Like the Pros training program has more than 50 individual instruction videos that focus on scenario-based training. Instruction is given by airline pilots and instructor pilots. “We […]
Scholarships awarded
Airports Council International-North America has awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to two aviation students, Deanna K. Stoddard, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and Nicholas A. Keller, a graduate student at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. “The Commissioners’ Committee is proud to honor these students for their academic excellence and leadership,” said […]
General aviation in Alaska celebrated today
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — More than 100 pilots, aviation enthusiasts and state and local officials gathered today in Anchorage for a Celebration of General Aviation in Alaska. The event, held at Signature Flight Support, was organized by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) with support from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), National Air Transport […]
September Aviation Appreciation Month in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared September “Aviation Appreciation Month.” According to a Merge Global study, general aviation generates $2.57 billion annually in economic activity for the state. “Tennessee is home to 79 public-use airports that are utilized by more than 12,000 pilots. The state’s airports and pilots are an integral to keeping communities connected […]
Model Airplane Contest returns to Sebring LSA Expo
Michael’s of Sebring will present a Model Airplane Contest in conjunction with the 2013 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Awards will be presented at the Closing Ceremonies. First and second place awards, plus special awards, will be given in each category listed below Age 6 & Under 7 – […]
Citation app available for iPad
Cessna’s Citation Performance Calculator (CPCalc) is now available from the Apple App Store. The app is available for all current production Citation business jets, as well as many out-of-production Citations and some Cessna 208 Caravans. “The new Cessna CPCalc app unquestionably gives us, as pilots, the ability to maximize the performance of our aircraft in […]