EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is offering a discounted admission price to those who have served in the military. Active military members, reservists and veterans will receive up to a 20% discount on daily admission to the show, which is slated for July 26-July 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin. Daily admission purchased online through June […]
NATA develops new maintenance award
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed a new maintenance organization honor open to any full-time aircraft and/or components maintenance or repair business or a Part 91, 121, 125, 127, 129, 133, 135, 137, 141, 145 or 147 entity that conducts aviation maintenance. The NATA Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Recognition Program awards aviation maintenance […]
AOPA Jacket now available
Now available at Sporty’s is the AOPA Leading Edge Jacket. The jacket features a wind- and water-resistant exterior and a fleece interior, but remains lightweight and breathable, according to Sporty’s officials. Available in black, the jacket is priced at $79.95. For more information: 800-SPORTYS or Sportys.com
Wondering where to get yours?
When reporter Meg Godlewski wrote about a T-shirt she saw at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, it generated a lot of interest with our readers. The T-shirt is covered with acronyms that pilots are so familiar with, such as ATP, CFI, and more. The shirt also has pilot slang terms, such as $100 hamburger. While […]
Harrison Ford’s Haiti relief flights
Actor Harrison Ford flew his Cessna 208 Caravan to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Saturday, Feb. 6, to command an airlift of Operation Smile medical volunteers and supplies into Hinche, Haiti. Ford volunteered his time, piloting skills and aircraft in response to an urgent request from Operation Smile, Inc. for logistical support after the organization announced […]
The year of engagement
It takes more than alphabet groups speaking up to teach opinion leaders and decision makers about GA — it takes each pilot and aircraft owner stepping up and becoming actively engaged with their community leaders. “As I see it, some of the top issues for the coming year and beyond must include protecting our nation’s […]
GA advocate Vern Ehlers retires from House
General aviation will soon lose one of its staunchest supporters in the U.S. House of Representatives as Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.) announced his retirement Feb. 10. Ehlers, 76, has served the state’s 3rd District (Grand Rapids area) for 16 years. He will retire at the end of his eighth term. “Rep. Ehlers is a champion of […]
GA groups object to increased test fees
EAA, along with AOPA, NATA, and NAFI, is asking the FAA, Computer Assisted Testing Service Inc. (CATS), and LaserGrade to re-examine the implementation of a proposed increase in testing fees. Effective April 1, pilots taking an FAA knowledge test could be charged an extra $50 in administrative fees. The testing companies say they are implementing […]
Pilots still needed for Haiti relief flights
Bahamas Habitat’s aviation relief operation recently completed its 250th relief mission to Haiti. To date, volunteer pilots and aircraft have delivered more than 200,000 pounds of medical supplies and food, as well as more than 70 medical personnel along with their equipment, to Haiti’s outlying airports using general aviation aircraft. Operations are continuing and more […]