Lincoln Electric has introduced its 2010 Equipment Catalog, as well as an online Fast-Flip eBook version that is accessible on Lincoln’s website. The catalog displays all of Lincoln Electric’s key products, including the 108 new products and accessories introduced over the last year. Click here to access the online version of the catalog. To request […]
AvFab receives STC for King Air headrest
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for its Clear View Headrest on Beechcraft King Air seats. The headrest replaces the existing “plug in” headrest on existing seats and opens the sightline of the cabin above the seats, according to AvFab officials. The new headrest, which can be extended above the seat top if desired, […]
NAFI looks for new board members
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has put out a call for nominations to fill three open positions on the NAFI Board of Directors. This is the initial step in to the process of member election of directors, according to officials. “NAFI looks forward our members’ participation with respect to the election of NAFI […]
Students visit Aspen Avionics
Recently, 33 members of the Southwest Learning Centers’ AERO AV8R Program, located in Albuquerque, visited Aspen Avionics to see the company’s products, tour the manufacturing plant, and learn about career opportunities in aviation. “It’s exciting to see these motivated young people interested in pursuing careers in aerospace,” said Aspen Avionics President and CEO John Uczekaj. […]
Renowned Civil Air Patrol subchaser dies
One of Civil Air Patrol’s most famous World War II “subchasers,” honored for heroism by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died Dec. 5 after a long illness. He was 96. Col. Edmond I. “Eddie” Edwards was widely known as the first Coastal Patrol (later Civil Air Patrol) pilot to spot a Nazi U-boat and radio its […]
Las Vegas chapter of IMCClubs.org kicks off
Michael Radomsky, president emeritus of the Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (www.cirruspilots.org) and a member of the Permanent Editorial Board of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct, will lead the Las Vegas Chapter of the IMCClubs.org The chapter’s inaugural meeting will be held at Dakem & Associates, LLC, at 6170 W. Viking Rd., Las Vegas, […]
New sponsor for Mike Goulian
Mike Goulian Aerosports has inked a new air show marketing partnership with Air Show Buzz (ASB.tv) for 2010. ASB will replace Air BP’s Castrol Aviator as title sponsor for Goulian’s North American air show program. Goulian is an award-winning aerobatic and racing aviator from Massachusetts, who performs at air shows in North America and races […]
House passes another FAA extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives passed a bill Dec. 8 to continue funding the FAA through March 2010. The temporary extension is the latest in a series of extensions passed by federal lawmakers since the FAA’s authorization expired in 2007. While the House passed an FAA reauthorization bill last May, the Senate has […]
Tickets to ‘Living Legends’ awards available
The seventh Annual “Living Legends of Aviation” Awards tickets are now available. Presented by Learjet, the awards dinner is often referred to as the “Academy Awards of Aviation. With last year’s advance reservations and event sponsor tickets assigned, there are less than 200 tickets available, organizers note.On Dec. 18, organizers will make any remaining tickets […]