Bruce Whitman, president of FlightSafety International, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Jan. 10. Joining Whitman will be special guest Colonel Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor Recipient. Whitman joined FlightSafety International in 1961 as assistant to the president after two years as senior […]
Call for nominations for GA industry excellence awards
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has put out a call for nominations to acknowledge those who are demonstrating excellence in the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve the general aviation community. The recipients of five of these awards are chosen […]
Civil Air Patrol opens trading on New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK – The Civil Air Patrol was front and center Friday morning at the New York Stock Exchange, with high-ranking CAP officers and cadets perched atop the podium on the trading room floor to open the third day of business for the new year. The CAP bell-ringing team was led by National Commander Maj. […]
Aerospace medicine focus of new FAA Safety Briefing
The January/February 2013 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on aerospace medicine. Articles cover key issues that affect medical certification for pilots, discuss the pilot’s role in this process, and explain the FAA’s responsibilities. Feature articles in this medically-themed issue include: Understanding what your medical can (and can’t) do for you (pg 14); How to […]
Garmin updates GTN software
Garmin has released GTN software version 3.0, a free software update that brings expanded features and capabilities to the GTN series touchscreen avionics. The new features include display support for weather radar, advanced ADS-B capabilities, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and geo-referenced FliteCharts, company officials said. The latest GTN software also […]
Tree of Hope a success, despite weather
The weather attempted to put a stop to Tree of Hope 2012 in Minnesota, but thanks to all who participated, there were many hospitalized children who received a gift this holiday season, according to organizers. The all-volunteer program, started in 1990 by Ray and Celeste Shefland, collects toys for children who are hospitalized during the […]
Pilot catches thief breaking into his home
David Zehntner’s flight over his North Carolina home turned into a chase when he spotted a crook robbing his house. Read this very cool story here.
Record year for CubCrafters
YAKIMA, Wash. — Light aircraft designer and manufacturer CubCrafters reports that, as of Dec. 31, it delivered 58 new airplanes during calendar 2012, a 23% increase over 2011, and more units than any year in the company’s history. CubCrafters’ 2012 deliveries are spread across three models: Carbon Cub SS (pictured), Sport Cub S2, and Top […]
Air Zoo president to retire
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bob Ellis, Air Zoo president and CEO, will retire after 35 years of service to the museum. The Air Zoo Board of Directors has named Troy A. Thrash as the museum’s new president and CEO, effective at the end of January. Ellis began his career with the Air Zoo in 1977. He […]