Plane Crazy Down Under is an aviation podcast (Internet radio show) that has been looking at the world of aviation from an Australia/Pacific point of view since July 2009. With 44 episodes already produced and more in the making, they have been downloaded more than 45,000 times by listeners around the world. Produced by Steve […]
Flight aboard ‘FIFI’ added to AOPA auction
The latest addition to the list of items up for bid in the AOPA Foundation Night For Flight online auction is from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), which is offering a ride in the bombardier’s seat aboard “FIFI,” the world’s only airworthy B-29 Superfortress. “The chance to fly aboard one of the greatest leaps forward […]
Sun ‘n Fun hosts Veteran’s Day programs
Sun ’n Fun is coordinating a day-long series of events and activities designed to recognize our community’s military veterans – with special recognition of those who participated in World War II on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. On Veterans Day, the Sun ’n Fun campus will be filled with […]
AeroLEDS introduces two landing lights
AeroLEDs has introduced the SunSpot-46 and SunSpot-64 landing and taxi lights. The two new products represent a significant increase in bright lighting, according to company officials, who note the SunSpot-46 draws 85 watts and produces 6,500 lumens, more than doubling the output of the Sunspot 36LX. The Sunspot 64 takes the brightness to over 17,000 […]
Dynon’s mission: Cover the panel
The Seattle area is known for its aviation innovation. The big name, of course, is Boeing, but now it’s time to learn another: Dynon Avionics, which just may be the largest avionics company you never heard of. If you fly an experimental or Light Sport Aircraft, however, you probably know the Dynon name just by […]
Fight against 3rd class medical gains momentum
David Wartofsky, the controversial owner/operator of Potomac Airfield, closest of the Maryland 3 airports to downtown Washington D.C., has filed a formal petition with the Secretary of Transportation (FAA 2009-0481), and the Transportation Committee, proposing to replace FAA’s 3rd class medical with a driver’s license for private-use aircraft under 6,000 lbs. “The day you lose […]
Things are looking up, say the folks at Twin Commander
Everyone is looking for signs that the U.S. general aviation industry has weathered the worst of the worldwide economic malaise and finally is moving into recovery mode. That certainly was the topic that commanded most conversations at the recent National Business Aviation Association Convention in Atlanta. One company that says things are turning around is […]
Air Force museum director to retire
Air Force Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles D. Metcalf will retire as director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force effective Dec. 31. Metcalf will retire after 14 years as the museum’s director. Prior to joining the museum, he served for nearly 36 years on active duty in a variety of financial management and […]
Collaboration between controllers, FAA leads to NextGen progress
Collaborative efforts between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has led to better solutions for the NextGen air traffic control system, according to NATCA President Paul Rinaldi, who credits the leadership of FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt with this new way of working together. The current FAA leadership, Rinaldi said at a […]