The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold an informal gathering at Katama Airfield (1B2) in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Saturday, July 23. According to club officials, it’ll be a day of good old-fashioned fun, camaraderie, and food at this picturesque, ocean front location and all are invited. Katama Airpark, established in 1924, is the […]
‘Burt Rutan’s Race to Space’ published next month
Years ago, Burt Rutan told a reporter for Popular Mechanics, “If we make a courageous decision like the goal and program we kicked off for Apollo in 1961, we will see our children or grandchildren in outposts on other planets.” Legendary science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clark would later recall Rutan’s quote in a piece he […]
Who expected a tornado?
I’ve been going to Sun ’n Fun every year since 2002, which has caused me a lot of grief in the past. That’s because my son’s birthday is April 8, which fell right in the middle of the festivities many years. But this year, no grief from that quarter. That’s because, for the first time, […]
Delays for Terrafugia Transition
In a letter sent out Friday, Terrafugia President Carl Dietrich said the company has “encountered a number of the challenges that are common in aircraft development programs, including problems with third party suppliers,” which means a flying prototype will not be at this year’s Oshkosh. In the newsletter, Dietrich noted that “a lot has been […]
DOT secretary visits DPA
On Thursday, June 9, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood visited DuPage Airport (DPA) in suburban West Chicago, where he met with airport and other local officials to discuss the importance of successful regional airports to local economies. DuPage Airport, one of the busiest general aviation facilities in the country and home of numerous corporate flight […]
‘Your Security’ lands on Flightline Internet Radio
Flightline Internet Radio newest radio program is “Your Security.” This latest addition to Flightline Internet Radio’s broadcast lineup addresses security issues and topics unique to general aviation. Dave Hook, president of Planehook Aviation Services, of San Antonio, Texas, hosts the show. No stranger to general aviation and security, Hook is a certified flight instructor, airline […]
Vote could repeal Maine tax
Flying into Maine could go from a costly tax gamble to an enticing proposition under a bipartisan budget up for vote in the state legislature. The Maine Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee agreed on a budget in the early hours of June 10 that would repeal a use tax that can slap out-of-state owners […]
CAP volunteer to be honored with Distinguished Service Medal
At age 94, Charles Compton of Evanston, Ill., is rejoining Civil Air Patrol at the rank of colonel. He is also receiving CAP’s Distinguished Service Medal. When he joined CAP for the first time, Compton was in his early 20s. It was during World War II, when German submarines were picking off American cargo and […]
Bearhawk celebrates first Patrol deliveries
Bearhawk Aircraft recently made the first customer deliveries of the Quick Build kit for the Patrol. Four Quick Build kits were recently delivered to customers in Texas, Colorado, and Nevada. Designed by Bob Barrows, the Patrol is a two-place tandem, tailwheel STOL plane featuring a steel tube fuselage with all aluminum, flush riveted wings. Capable […]