The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has received three donations, totaling $541,000. The gifts, in amounts of $1,000, $40,000 and $500,000, were made to sustain existing programs and help launch a number of new programs that will provide educational and training experiences while advancing the cause of general aviation. “The foundation is extremely grateful for the […]
Deadline looms for camp
The Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth will partner with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and the FAA to host an Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp, June 7-11. The tuition-free week-long summer camp, for students between the ages of 14 and 18, explores careers in aviation and actual hands-on flying in aircraft provided by […]
Parts Finder app release
KRN Aviation Services has released a free General Aviation Parts Finder & RFQ Mobile App. The free downloadable Parts Search & RFQ App for any mobile device is available at KRN.com. Apps are also now available for download through Apple’s App Store and the Android Market.
Belite debuts air computer
Belite Aircraft has developed an air computer that makes the introduction of new digital instrumentation accessible to experimental and homebuilt aircraft, according to company officials, who say the air computer provides critical flight information to the pilot in a very small design. Also, Belite’s instrumentation now features dual functionalities on the same instrument. Examples include […]
Headsets Inc. and DRE to merge
Headsets Inc. and avionics maker DRE Communications are joining forces to create a one-stop house for aviation communication technologies. Since 1994, Headsets Inc. has offered active noise canceling headsets in addition to systems for upgrading aviator headsets & helmets. The company provides systems for both military and civilian application, and has serviced demonstration teams such […]
The busiest airport in the world — for a week
From new FBO to a solar farm, the future looks bright for LAL Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is the busiest airport in the world — at least for one week every year when the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In is going on. And while that week is crazy busy, airport officials want you to know there’s […]
FAA installs 150th Alaska weather camera
In an ongoing effort to improve aviation safety in Alaska, the FAA has turned on its 150th weather camera in Talkeetna, a village whose airport is the hub for mountain climbing and sightseeing flights to Mt. McKinley. Aviation cameras are positioned to view sky conditions around airports, air routes and mountain passes. They provide pilots […]
WWII Fighter Aircraft Foundation joins forces with Stallion 51
The “Horse and the Hun” will be hangared together at Stallion 51’s facilities located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida. WWII Fighter Aircraft Foundation and the rare FW190 Weisse Eins restoration project is moving its restoration center and museum to Stallion 51 Corporation’s Hangar 2, sharing space with Stallion 51’s “Crazy Horse.” The […]
International Learn To Fly Day May 21
Dreams of flight will become reality for tens of thousands as the second annual International Learn to Fly Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 21, will connect aviators with those who have always wanted to discover flight. International Learn to Fly Day is an aviation community-wide effort helping people of all ages take that first step […]