In honor of Veterans Day, Sgt. Orville Smith will give a special presentation, “A Day in the Life of a Vietnam Soldier,” to Air Zoo visitors on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Sgt. Smith will share what his experience was like as a tank commander and platoon sergeant through a collection of photographs he […]
Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights
Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights with the same flashlight police use from Smith & Wesson, now available from Sporty’s. Smith & Wesson designed this flashlight to stand up to the rigors of law enforcement, making it an ideal flashlight for the aircraft or hangar, Sporty’s officials said. A tail cap controlled CREE LED […]
Hoffman Engineering receives TSO
Hoffman Engineering has received FAA TSO authorization of its LED standard and dual mode aircraft navigation and position lights. The standard lights are functional for daytime operations, while the dual-mode versions feature covert lighting for use with night vision devices during night operations, company officials said. The statement of conformance under TSO-C30c Type I, II, […]
UAA Sorenson Award presented to Allen
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its 2011 Frank E. Sorenson Award to Dr. R. Troy Allen, Assistant Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Indiana State University (ISU). The Sorenson Award, presented at the UAA Fall Education Conference Awards Banquet in Indianapolis, recognized Dr. Allen for “outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research/ scholarship.” Sponsored by […]
DC-3 book now available in softcover
Released in hardcover just a few months ago at AirVenture, “Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3” is now available in a softcover edition. “Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3” is the story of an aircraft like none other — a true legend, the icon of an industry and one of the most recognized […]
GA shipments and billings improve, but still on decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has reported that worldwide deliveries of general aviation airplanes in the first nine months of 2011 dropped 9.8% as compared to the same period last year, to a total of 1,227. Industry billings fell 10.2%, from $13.5 billion to $12.1 billion. “These shipments and billings numbers […]
Senate includes BARR in appropriations bill
The U.S. Senate passed an appropriations bill on Nov. 1 that includes language reinstating the Block Aircraft Registration (BARR) program, which the Department of Transportation began dismantling last summer, according to a report at EAA.org. The bill, which passed by a 69-30 vote, now returns to the House of Representatives for final consideration. In September, […]
Aviation’s economic impact in Pennsylvania
An economic impact study commissioned by PennDOT reveals that Pennsylvania’s aviation industry is creating jobs and significant revenue that reinforces the impact of airports on local economies. “This study proves that investments we’re making in aviation in Pennsylvania are paying dividends for Pennsylvanians,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “Airport access stimulates businesses, supports 5% […]
Jet Aviation debuts mobile app for FBO pre-arrivals
Jet Aviation has launched a new mobile app to provide FBO pre-arrival forms and other services by smartphone or tablet. Once downloaded to the mobile device, Jet Aviation’s FBO app provides access to the company’s FBO locations and services. Customers can create a profile and complete pre-arrival forms in advance, company officials said. They can […]