Women In Aviation, International’s (WAI) newly formed Greater Los Angeles Chapter will hold a meeting and mixer at Encounters Restaurant at LAX on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in aviation and helping to encourage youth to aspire to all careers in aviation is encouraged to attend. Officials say the chapter’s goal is […]
Reno champion to be at Planes of Fame Air Show
Two-time Reno Unlimited Gold Winning Pilot Steven Hinton will be with the P-51 Mustang “Strega” at this year’s Planes of Fame Air Show, slated for May 14-15 at California’s Chino Airport. Boasting a Rolls Royce V-1649, 12 cylinder, 3800 horsepower liquid-cooled engine, Strega holds the record for the fastest lap ever at Reno Air Races, […]
Canadian Aviation Expo takes off this weekend
The 19th annual Canadian Aviation Expo is slated for April 30-May 1 at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Hamilton Munroe International Airport. The Expo will boast more than 100 aviation exhibits inside the hangar and hundreds of aircraft on the ramp, according to officials. “Combine this with Canada’s largest collection of flying vintage aircraft, […]
Lincoln expands rebate program
Lincoln Electric has expanded its Money Matters promotion to offer customers more choices when they purchase one of the company’s six most popular welding machines. The company is telling customers “It’s Your Choice” between a cash rebate of up to $200 or free additional product worth up to $424. Money Matters now includes: 1. POWER […]
Sun ’n Fun president takes over at Florida Air Museum
Sun ’n Fun President John Burton has been named president of the Florida Air Museum, with the search on for his replacement for the nation’s second largest fly-in. “Sun ’n Fun and the Florida Air Museum are all about education” said FAM Board Chairman and Sun ’n Fun Executive Committee member Pat Hill. “The incredible […]
SAFE: FAA should notify CFIs before changing test questions
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently attended an annual review meeting hosted by the FAA Airman Testing Standards Branch (AFS 630) in Oklahoma City. According to the FAA, the purpose of the meeting was to “update and receive feedback from aviation industry representatives and education organizations on the current and future initiatives” […]
Photo competition prize: Private pilot license
Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling has launched a global photo competition on Facebook to win a Private Pilot’s License (PPL). A once-in-a-lifetime flight with the Breitling Jet Team is also on offer as a prize for the runner-up. A panel of aviation heroes, which include famed A-list pilot John Travolta and Swiss aerial adventurer Yves […]
Two win internships
Jessica Miller of Hutchinson, Minn., and Shelby “Blaine” McCaleb of Savannah, Ga., will receive the work internships of a lifetime, as they have been named recipients of this year’s EAA/DAHER-SOCATA International Scholarships. The internship program is now in its fifth year. Each recipient receives a five-week internship at DAHER-SOCATA’s Tarbes facility in France, located in […]
Air Facts relaunched as online journal
The Air Facts, first published in 1938, has been revived as an online journal edited by Air Facts former editor Richard Collins and presented by Sporty’s Pilot Shop. As was the focus in 1938, Air Facts will continue to explore the techniques of safely using airplanes for transportation. Included is material about places to go […]