Two new sweatshirts from Sporty’s concentrate on the light side of general aviation. The Airport Bum Sweatshirt and FAA Mission Statement Sweatshirt are sure to garner a laugh when you wear them around the airport. Typically being called a bum would be fighting words, but pilots know that being recognized as an airport bum is […]
‘The Story of a Canadian in Aviation’
In his new memoir, “The Story of a Canadian in Aviation: From 1934 to 2009,” Dick Chapman chronicles his 35 years in aviation. In the memoir, published by Trafford Publishing, Chapman chronicles his love for flying and the importance of following your dreams. Chapman fell in love with aircraft at an early age, and for […]
Duncan opens Provo facility
Duncan Aviation recently opened a maintenance facility in Provo, Utah, that is an Authorized Service Center for Bombardier Aerospace products. Duncan Aviation-Provo opened Aug. 1 with a small team of just under 15 aviation experts to provide full airframe services, including major and minor hourly and calendar inspections. The facility is an Authorized Service Facility […]
Pilots Without Pants
In one of the most entertaining fundraisers of the year, 14 pilots of the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York shed their clothes and posed for their 2011 calendar, “Pilots Without Pants.” But the fun didn’t stop there. The pilots, plus other club members, also participated in a “mockumentary” called “Pilots Without Pants – […]
Illinois tax amnesty program going on now
By Robert A. McKenzie and Edward A. Snyder, attorneys at law, Arnstein & Lehr LLP On Oct. 1, the State of Illinois began a tax amnesty program allowing all taxpayers, including aircraft owners, to pay their unpaid taxes without penalty or interest. Generally, to qualify for the amnesty program an aircraft owner must owe tax […]
eBay auction to support last flying Vulcan
A mirrored drawing of a Spitfire signed by 37 Battle of Britain pilots and a limited edition book signed by legendary Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason head the list of aviation art, books and memorabilia that can be purchased on eBay during October. Every item has been donated by supporters of XH558, the last flying […]
Team Strega at Reno
LiveAirShowTV continues its coverage of the 2010 Reno National Championship Air Races with a look at Team Strega. Seven-time Unlimited Gold Champion Bill “Tiger” Destefani has put his P-51 Mustang Strega in the hands of young Steven Hinton, who flew the plane to victory in 2009, becoming the youngest Reno Unlimited Champion since his father, […]
Plane Talk Radio premieres
Stewart Lapayowker, an attorney whose practice focuses on private and corporate aviation, has launched a new Internet radio show, “Plane Talk Radio.” The show is dedicated to promoting an appreciation and understanding of business aviation. The premier broadcast on Oct. 14, featured a representative of the National Business Aviation Association, an Oklahoma City aircraft registration […]
Cessna celebrates Caravan’s 25th anniversary
Cessna Aircraft Co. celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Caravan at the 63rd NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention, displaying a Grand Caravan with a special 25th anniversary paint scheme at Dekalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) during the show. “The Caravan has been a tremendous success for Cessna. Its order book has remained resilient for 25 years, […]