Air racing legend Jon Sharp, the winningest pilot in the history of air racing, announced he’s retiring after 32 years of pylon racing success, according to a report at EAA.org. The team leader of Nemesis Air Racing holds many air racing records in, including speed records on every race course flown in both the Formula […]
Fuel price app debuts
Globalair.com has released FBO Fuel Prices, its first iPhone application designed specifically for locating FBOs with the most competitive fuel prices. Developed for both iPhone and iPad, “This application is appropriately named because it puts pertinent FBO location and fuel pricing information at pilots’ fingertips and provides easy access to real-time information. Even the most […]
Hillsboro Aviation launches online store
Hillsboro Aviation has launched its new online store, ShopAviation.com, featuring aviation products and services ranging from avionics systems to experimental aircraft products to custom installations. Shopaviation.com sells items from leading manufacturers, some of which are exclusive to this shop, according to company officials. The shopaviation.com customer service team can also locate thousands of aircraft parts from […]
Cutter named Cirrus service center
Cutter Aviation’s facility at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas, has been named an Authorized Service Center by Cirrus. Cutter Aviation San Antonio is now authorized by Cirrus Aircraft to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for all Cirrus models as well as warranty work, repairs and component replacement for new and pre-owned Cirrus Aircraft. […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame celebrates 100th anniversary of first licensed female pilot
Journalist Harriet Quimby became the first licensed female pilot in the United States when, on Aug. 1, 1911, she was awarded license #37 from the Aero Club of America. Harriet was born May 11, 1875, in Michigan. She moved with her family to California where she became a respected reporter and columnist. On to New […]
SAFE presents awards during AirVenture
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) presented its 2011 awards during the organization’s annual dinner meeting held during AirVenture. More than 120 members and guests applauded the efforts of the following individuals: Robert Wright, Founders Award, in recognition for selfless service in support of SAFE’s Mission and Vision. Wright chairs SAFE’s Pilot Training […]
Sheltair completes FBO at Northwest Florida Airport
Sheltair has opened its new general aviation FBO terminal building, hangar complex and office facility, as well as its expanded parking apron, at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The FBO is the only general aviation facility at the airport. Sheltair, which has been operating from a temporary building on the airfield for the past year, […]
New Pitot Glove from Sporty’s
Sporty’s has introduced a new Pitot Glove, which wraps securely around angled pitot tubes to keep insects from taking up residence. It’s simple to install and easy to remove, company officials said. A Velcro strap attaches securely to all angled pitot tubes, while a bright red REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT streamer provides much-needed visibility. “A quality […]
$1.5B lost if Congress doesn’t address FAA bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi is urgently appealing to Congress not to adjourn for its August recess until it passes an FAA bill that would return 4,000 laid off FAA employees (of which NATCA represents 1,200) and 70,000 laid off construction workers back to their jobs. “All we are […]