A panel of Pan Am veterans will recall their experiences of the grand era of the flying boats — from 1935 to 1945 — during a Feb. 13 program at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. The panelists will discuss the history, design and operations of Pan Am’s flying boats, with a focus on the […]
Aviation fares well in budget proposal
The alphabet groups are pleased with President Barack Obama’s proposed 2011 budget. A preliminary review by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) of the budget proposal appears to show aviation faring well in a year of federal belt tightening, association officials said. Officials at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) also were pleased that […]
TFR in place for Super Bowl
Planning to fly to Miami to watch the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV? If so, plan your flight to arrive before the temporary flight restriction goes into effect, officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association suggest. The FAA has issued a notam restricting flight within a 30-nm radius of […]
First international Texas Sport completed
American Legend Aircraft Co. reported Feb. 2 the completion of its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The kit was delivered to Brazil in early 2009. The new owners took approximately 10 months to complete its construction. The kit, based on the Legend Cub design, enables amateur aircraft builders to fabricate […]
Cirrus jet program moves forward
With nearly 430 orders for its new single-engine jet, Cirrus is moving forward with its plans to produce the plane in 2012, according to a story in the Duluth News Tribune. The story also notes the price of the jet has increased to $1.72 million, up from $1.3 million.
Citation CJ4 nears Type Certification
Cessna Aircraft Co. officials reported at the Singapore Air Show this week that the company has completed all certification testing and is in the final stages of FAA type certification approvals for the Citation CJ4. Deliveries are set to begin later this year. Standard equipment on the business jet includes a four-screen Collins Pro Line […]
Wyoming aviation pioneer dies at 103
A Wyoming aviation pioneer has died at age 103, according to a report from the Wyoming Tribune. Ralph S. Johnson was a test pilot, launched aviation businesses and created innovations for pilots that are still in use today. The story quotes John Richard Waggener, president of the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fall: “He will forever […]
Museum honors Black History Month
The Museum of Flight in Seattle commemorates Black History Month with a Feb. 6 panel discussion with current Air Force and Alaska Airline pilots. Moderated by Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. Bill Holloman III (ret.), the panel will include Alaska Airlines pilot Capt. Mike Swanigan, a Kenmore, Wash. resident who flies 737s for the airline; Seattle […]
Updated app includes GPS flight tracking
AvConnect has released its updated iPhone application, Version 1.2., which now provides GPS flight tracking and confirmation, plus international airports and aircraft support. The iPhone app has a new feature that automatically records flight times with the use of GPS. “Every minute of flying counts when you are trying to build hours as a pilot,” […]