The every-other-year Mitsubishi MU-2 Pilot’s Review of Proficiency (PROP) program will be in Reno and Columbus, Ohio, this year. Attendees at the 2010 PROP gave the program an almost perfect rating in every category, which included: Technical Issues, Accident Analysis, NEXRAD, SFAR Review, Operational Tips and Techniques, Engine Operations, with WAAS/LAAS presented by SimCom’s Tom […]
Warbird threat neutralized
Swift action by members of EAA and Warbirds of America, plus other general aviation pilots and aviation enthusiasts, made a difference in reversing a threat to warbird aircraft posed by a possible amendment to the House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310). Thousands of EAA members and aviators contacted their congressional representatives after EAA and […]
Airport courtesy car project celebrated
The courtesy car at Alexandria Field Airport (N85) in Pittstown, N.J., represents much more than a way for general aviation pilots to get from the airport to the surrounding area. The successful initiative began in September 2010 when N85 became involved with the Garrett A. Morgan Technology & Transportation Education Program Grant. As part of […]
Diamond DA42 NG receives Transport Canada nod
Transport Canada has certified both regular and special mission versions of Diamond Aircraft’s DA42 NG, powered by Diamond’s proprietary Austro Engine AE300 jet-fuel piston diesel powerplant. “The Austro Engine-powered DA42 is a great performer and we have already produced new aircraft and completed many conversions to Austro power of the first generation Thielert powered DA42s […]
Geico Skytypers launch 2012 airshow season
As the airshow season kicks into high gear, the GEICO Skytypers begin their 2012 season at the Lauderdale Air Show in Florida April 28-29. The team’s first eight shows provide back-to-back opportunities to see their performance at venues along the East Coast from Fort Lauderdale to Jones Beach, N.Y. In 2011, a new airshow routine […]
John Lyon receives lifetime achievement award
Tom Wathen, chairman of board for The Wathen Center, has presented John Lyon with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes service to the Wathen Center and Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. Cited, among other accomplishments, was Lyon’s 12 years of service as the first president of the Wathen Foundation. During that time he also […]
US Aviation launches aircraft sales
Already offering flight training, fueling, maintenance, avionics sales and installation, US Aviation has now added aircraft sales and brokering to its line-up. “It was a natural progression in our development,” said Scott Severen, Director of Business Development at US Aviation, based at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas. “We have been rapidly expanding as a regional […]
Five join Hall of Fame board
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has added five aviation leaders to its board of trustees: Retired Army four star General Richard “Dick” Cody, 2011 NAHF Enshrinee Harry Robertson, attorney Geraldine Carolan, Air Force acquisition expert Frances Duntz, and financial professional Mark Sparling. Chairman of the board Phil Roberts said, “We are delighted to […]
FBO offers specials for Kentucky Derby
Aircraft Specialists Inc., located 15 minutes by car from the Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby, is offering customers triple AVTRIP points on fuel purchases, as well as fuel discounts on quantity purchases. Points and discounts are available May 3-7. Meanwhile, pilots remaining at the FBO can enjoy a cookout held just for […]