NASA’s Ames Research Center will host a virtual institute to solicit and foster innovative ideas that address technological challenges facing aviation and the U.S. air transportation system today and in the future. Jaiwon Shin, NASA’s associate administrator for aeronautics research in Washington, and Ames Director S. Pete Worden signed an agreement Tuesday establishing the NASA […]
Glenn Curtiss historic Florida estate restored
A 13-year restoration of the historic Florida estate of inventor, developer and “Father of Naval Aviation” Glenn H. Curtiss is now complete. The City of Miami Springs and Curtiss Mansion, Inc. recently held a “Sneak Preview” of the restored historic South Florida home, which was originally built in 1925. Curtiss, the “Father of Naval Aviation,” […]
Call for entries for Crossfield award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 26th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $1,500 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers in grades K through 12. […]
Conference on UAS slated
The progress of small unmanned aircraft systems integration into the national airspace, their use in emergency and disaster response, and their commercial use are all topics to be addressed during the Commercial and Civil Small UAS Conference hosted by Kansas State University and the Kansas Adjutant General’s Department, Tuesday, June 12, in Wichita. Discussions will […]
New leadership for NATA
At its recent annual membership meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the selection of James Sweeney, president of Fargo Jet Center, as chairman of the NATA Board of Directors and Marian H. Epps, chief financial officer of Epps Aviation, as treasurer effective immediately. Sweeney replaces Todd Duncan, chairman, Duncan Aviation, and Epps replaces […]
Keep ’em flying challenge kicks off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched the Keep ’em Flying Challenge, a new time-bound, incentive-based contest that will, hopefully, inspire general aviation pilots to fly more in the coming months. “There are many ways for AOPA members to make a difference, including this challenge,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “The more people who […]
General aviation pilot input needed for survey
Researchers at the University of Michigan are surveying general aviation pilots on their experience with modern Primary Flight Displays (PFDs). The survey is conducted as part of an FAA-funded project that focuses on the evaluation and certification of modern flight deck displays, according to Principal Investigator Dr. Nadine Sarter, University of Michigan, Department of Industrial […]
Discover Your Future in Aviation
The sky was the limit recently as hundreds of young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby attended Pacific Aviation Museum’s Discover Your Future in Aviation. This is the third year for the aviation conference, a day filled with hands-on workshops and seminars, a career fair with over 25 participating organizations, and interactive […]
GA visits Capitol Hill
More than 200 National Air Transportation Association (NATA) members recently convened in Washington, D.C. for A Capital Week for Aviation Business events, including the association’s FBO Leadership Conference, new FBO Managers Workshop, Industry Excellence Awards dinner and presentation, Day on the Hill congressional visits, Annual Meeting of the Membership and Spring Committee Meetings. The week’s […]