SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. – The SUN ’n FUN staff and Board of Directors have spoken directly with Santa and SUN ’n FUN has been added to the Elf Team from the North Pole! Twelve lucky children will find a certificate under the tree this year for an airplane ride on Dec. 28 […]
Registration opens for AEA Convention
Featuring more than 75 hours of avionics technical training courses and an exhibit hall with new avionics technologies coming to market in 2013, the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show will convene in Las Vegas, March 25-28, 2013, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Convention Center. The AEA International Convention & […]
PennDOT extends Aviation Art Contest deadline
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT has extended the deadline for elementary school students to submit entries for its aviation art contest until Wednesday, Dec. 19, recognizing that Hurricane Sandy resulted in school closings in some regions of the state. Sponsored by PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation, the contest encourages students to display their talents and learn about […]
Pilot Mall kicks off its 12 Days of Savings event
PilotMall.com has launched its annual “12 Days of Savings” event featuring a new, discounted gift idea each day through Dec. 9. Remember those colorful 1930s “Yellow Peril” Army trainers and their bright yellow wings with blue roundel and red-dotted star? That classic design, which inspired a generation of pilots, is now recalled as Pilot Mall’s […]
Film depicts historic airplane up for sale at Bonhams
Auction house Bonhams is offering video footage of the 1942 Hawker Hurricane set to go under the hammer at its pre-Christmas sale at Mercedes-Benz World – the spiritual home of the Hurricane – in Weybridge, Surrey, UK, on Monday Dec. 3. The footage features period clips of the iconic Hurricane – the Royal Air Force’s […]
When Pigs Fly South to SUN ’n FUN
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. — The grounds at SUN ‘n FUN will look very different “When Pigs Fly South” on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Classic cars, show motorcycles and vintage aircraft will surround more than 20 BBQ Masters as they compete for awards in three competitive classes. Trophies will be […]
IMC chapter to take off at DHN
IMC Club International will open its newest national chapter in Dothan, Alabama next week. Pilots will gather at Aero One Aviation at Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. for the official inaugural meeting of the new chapter. At the meeting, prospective members will have the opportunity to interact with IMC […]
TAC Air FBOs joins Phillips 66 network
SALT LAKE CITY – Two of the newest TAC Air FBOs, TAC Air Salt Lake City (SLC) and TAC Air Provo (PVU), are now part of the Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealer network. TAC Air acquired the Salt Lake City and Provo FBOs this year, building the general aviation chain to 14 locations, 12 of which […]
TRI-NAV expands line of flight planning atlases
TRI-NAV Aviation Chart Co. has expanded its line of bound flight planning atlases to cover both IFR and VFR flights for the continental U.S. and the Islands of the Bahamas & Caribbean. Whether you fly VFR or IFR, proper flight planning and having up to date charts on board are essential to a safe flight, […]