To look at bedraggled Bird’s Nest Airport three years ago and see a viable second airfield for Austin required considerable imagination. Telecommunications entrepreneur and private pilot Ron Henriksen, however, could see it, and he had the financial resources to support that vision, according to a recent story at TheStatesman.com, which notes that sometime around April, […]
60-year-old hangars demolished at PWK
After serving aviators at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (Formerly Palwaukee Municipal) for more than 60 years, four 1940’s era hangar buildings were demolished, with fanfare, last week. The quonset-syle T-hangars, built in 1946, were designed to house the small private aircraft that dominated the airfield during its early years. “As strange as it may seem […]
Improvements begin at MWC
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC) in Milwaukee will receive $750,000 in improvements in 2011, according to a story at BizTimes.com. The work, which includes repaving the terminal parking lot, upgraded lighting, performing environmental engineering to extend one of Timmerman’s runways, and removing obstructions, is designed to attract more GA activity — and jobs — the […]
Bahamas Challenge unveiled
PilotMall.com Inc. has launched a new program challenging pilots to fly to 12 of the 20 airports of entry in the Bahamas during 2011. All participants will receive prizes along the way, such as hats and t-shirts. Every pilot that completes the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an […]
West Star app now available
West Star Aviation has released its free iPhone app, “Experience On Call.” The “Experience On Call” app provides direct access to a directory of professionals at West Star, whenever support is required. It is designed to be user-friendly, and the option to then contact those professionals immediately from the application enables users to get the […]
MGL Avionics introduces new headset
MGL Avionics has introduced the MGL Avionics MGL-880 Aviation Headset. The headset is manufactured to MGL avionics’s own specifications by one of the world’s largest headset manufacturers, according to company officials. It is matched for use with the MGL V10, but suitable for use with any intercom or transceiver. Features include: High class anthracite look, […]
Piper exec to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Piper Executive Vice President Randy Groom will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Dec. 9. Groom joined Piper Aircraft in June as Executive Vice President, after serving as founder and president of Groom Aviation. His aviation experience includes senior executive positions with Hawker Beechcraft […]
Gulfstream PlaneAdvantage course debuts
FlightSafety International has introduced the new Gulfstream PlaneAdvantage course for pilots of Gulfstream GIV, GV, G350, G450, G500 and G550 aircraft. The course will enable pilots to experience and understand the outer limits of the flight envelope of their Gulfstream aircraft, according to FlightSafety officials. The course is designed to instill confidence in the capability […]
Tough year ahead, industry leaders say at on-air summit
A panel of representatives from five aviation associations said Tuesday at the Wichita Aero Club’s on-air summit that cooperation and activism are keys to solving many of the industry’s problems. According to a story from the Wichita Business Journal, the panelists — representatives from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, National Business Aviation Association, Experimental Aircraft […]