More than 500 people came out recently to help raise more than $30,000 to build a community park at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. “This was the park’s first big fundraising event and it went great,” reported Joe Frasher, airport director. While most things were donated for the party, including the food, […]
Tennessee Steamplant Fly-In June 23
EAA Chapter 1343 and GTO Aviation are hosting a Tennessee Valley regional fly-in and expo on Saturday, June 23, at Sumner County Regional Airport (M33) dubbed the Tennessee Steamplant Fly-in. This all-day event will feature a pancake breakfast, music, catered lunch, displays, vendors, educational sessions and lots of airplanes. “We have invited all EAA chapters […]
AirVenture to Host Pilot Proficiency Project
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will host the new Pilot Proficiency Project during AirVenture 2012. Located in the EAA’s Learn to Fly Center, the project offers pilots targeted forums and simulator training sessions that address key safety of flight topics, including: Angle of attack awareness, type-specific aircraft issues, glass panels, aeronautical decision making, CFIT, and […]
SimCom tapped for Twin Commander training
SimCom Training Centers has earned Twin Commander Aircraft’s endorsement as the exclusive factory-authorized provider of pilot initial and recurrent training for Twin Commander 690/A/B and JetProp models. “We are very happy to have SimCom as part of our team,” commented Twin Commander Aircraft President Matt Isley. “It is critically important for fleet safety to have […]
Flying to Oshkosh?
Are you flying into Oshkosh for AirVenture this year? EAA has a new set of videos that can help pilots — whether they are first-timers or experienced attendees — who are planning to fly to Wittman Regional Airport for the convention this year. The videos show “real world” examples of the VFR Fisk Arrival, including […]
EAA’s B-17 damaged by hail
A freak hailstorm that hit late last Wednesday while the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” was parked on the ramp outside Signature Flight Service at Denver’s Centennial Airport caused extensive control surface damage. EAA officials report the airframe will not require repair, but that was not the case for the fabric-covered ailerons and elevators. […]
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute launches Storm Week
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) will observe Storm Week June 11-15, focusing on the topic of thunderstorm avoidance for general aviation pilots. AOPA officials said ASI will hold events and release products each day during Storm Week to help pilots navigate any issues that come up before and […]
New hangars planned for Jackie Cochran Airport
Up to 32 hangars are planned for a new development at Jacqueline Cochran Airport (TRM) in La Quinta, Calif. The hangars, dubbed Penny Lane, will range from 2,100 square feet up to 15,000 square feet in the Penny Lane general aviation development. Up to 32 hangars are planned at the 4.5-acre airport site. Amenities include […]
Computer donated to Central Florida Aerospace Academy
Captain Judy Rice and the flight crew of ThinkGlobalFlight.org recently donated a new HP touch-screen computer to the students of Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA), which is on the campus of SUN ’n FUN on the Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida. “We wanted the students at Central Florida Aerospace Academy to have a new computer not […]