Officials at the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) are urging all pilots to comment on a Notice of Proposed Rule Making to add photos to pilot certificates, a move that could add up to $210 to the cost of those certificates. On Nov. 19, 2010, the FAA issued an NPRM, Photo Requirements for […]
Five to be inducted into women’s hall of fame
Women in Aviation, International has unveiled the new members of its Pioneer Hall of Fame, who be will inducted into the hall during the association’s annual conference in Reno Feb. 24-26. The Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees for 2011 are: Dr. Peggy Chabrian is President and Founder of Women in Aviation, International. She has grown […]
FAA gives nod to fly unmanned aircraft at Kansas airport
The FAA has granted two Certificates of Authorization (COA) to the city of El Dorado, Kansas, to fly unmanned aircraft at El Dorado Municipal/Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport (EQA) for the next 12 months. The city applied for the COAs earlier this year after signing an agreement with Flint Hills Solutions (FHS), a Butler County […]
Work continues as anniversary of Haiti earthquake nears
One year after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is still hard at work, providing air transportation to fight cholera, enable relief efforts and aid in the rebuilding of the crippled nation. “This has been a year of tragedy for Haiti, and MAF has been there from the beginning, standing alongside the […]
Courting Embry-Riddle
Officials in two cities, Rockford, Illinois, and Houston, Texas, are busy these days courting Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to put its third campus in their cities. A recent report from the Rockford Register Star says that city is going after Embry-Riddle “like it’s rush week at a college,” while Houston officials say it’s “all hands on […]
Waco featured on Goodyear calendar
Our good friend and aviation photographer extraordinaire, John Slemp, reports that the Goodyear Aviation Tire calendar for 2011 is now available, featuring a 1941 Waco ZPF-7 John shot at last year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. Calendars are $5, plus shipping. Call 866-370-4271 for more information. Rather have John’s photo as a free download? You can do […]
FAA slates LSA seminar
The FAA Production Studios based on the Sun ‘n Fun campus at Florida’s Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) will host its annual Light-Sport Aircraft Seminar Saturday, Jan. 8. The seminar opens with Dean Vogel speaking at 10 a.m. about which persons can do what repairs and maintenance on LSAs. While aimed at owner and A&P […]
Aircraft Spruce offers window tint
Now at Aircraft Spruce is a solution from Artic Plane for window tinting that is easy to remove, requires little storage, and reapplies as easy as the first time, according to company officials. The tinted film comes pre-cut to your application, so minimal installation required, officials said, adding it is the most cost efficient way […]
FlightSafety promotes Miguez
FlightSafety International has promoted Fabio Miguez to manager of the company’s Detroit Metro/Toledo Learning Center. He replaces David Glass, who has been named manager of company’s Learning Center in Houston, Texas. Miguez joined FlightSafety at the Teterboro Center in 2004 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then, including Avionics Instructor, […]