Air BP has added seven FBOs to its dealer network: Emblem Aviation (PNA), Pinedale, Wyo.; Honeycutt Aviation (MYV), Olivehurst, Calif.; City of New Braunfels (BAZ), New Braunfels, Texas; Delta AirElite Jet Center (CVG), Erlanger, Ky.; Elite Aviation Services (HVC), Hopkinsville, Ky.; Jet West LLC (SNS), Salinas, Calif.; and Avbase (SJC), San Jose, Calif. For more […]
Pioneering test pilot’s biography published
Just released is “Mentor Inbound: The Authorized Biography of Fred J. Ascani, Major General, USAF Retired: Holder of the 1951 World Speed Record.” In the book, Sheryl Hutchison chronicles Ascani’s life from childhood, to West Point and through his many accomplishments within the field of aviation. Born Alfredo Ascani in Beloit, Wis., in 1917, Ascani […]
Air Zoo offers free event for military families
The holiday season is traditionally a time to spend with family, but military families often have to spend the season away from their loved ones. This year, the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., is offering a free family event on Friday, Dec. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the family members of deployed troops, active duty […]
Snap-On debuts low-profile tools
There’s nothing more frustrating than facing a tough fastener job in close quarters and not having the right tool. That’s why Snap-On Industrial has introduced its low-profile socket/ratchet sets that fit cramped quarters. Sizes include 1/4-inch drive metric and fractional and 3/8-inch drive metric and fractional — all up to 33% percent shorter than competitive […]
Grob to add BRS chutes
Grob Aircraft, headquartered in Mattsies, Germany, has partnered with BRS Aerospace of South St. Paul, Minnesota, to design a BRS ballistic parachute aircraft recovery system for Grob’s line of aircraft. The move is designed to “further enhance our competitive advantage,” said Andre Hiebeler, chief sales officer and co-CEO of Grob. “We want to provide our […]
NAFI weighs in on changes to training
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) recently submitted its comments to an FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that covers a variety of changes to pilot-certification requirements and training procedures. “NAFI has taken a great deal of care in reviewing the proposals,” said NAFI Executive Director Jason Blair. “NAFI agrees with many of the proposals […]
Study on aviation-related injuries recommends changes to aircraft design
The first ever published study of aviation-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. finds that, on average, 1,013 patients are admitted to U.S. hospitals with aviation-related injuries annually, and that an average of 753 aviation-deaths occur each year. The study, conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Injury […]
SLN looks to future
Anyone who has flown into, out of, or over the Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) in Kansas has no doubt noticed busy construction crews all over the airfield. Why all the activity now? A single word: Jobs. “We are working to be successful in recruiting more businesses like CAV Aerospace,” said Tim Rogers, A.A.E., the airport […]
Mike Goulian’s year in photos
Air show performer and Red Bull Air Racer Mike Goulian has posted his “Best Photos of 2009” at his website, a very cool compilation of photos from the races, as well as his performances, including a fiery Ford Mustang Challenge at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh.