Preparations for AERO 2010 Friedrichshafen, Germany, are in full swing. Project manager Thomas Grunewald says he is convinced that the air show, now an annual event, will be a success: “The encouragement and the feedback from the exhibitors have us feeling optimistic.” The 18th edition of AERO, to be held at Lake Constance from April […]
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Cecil Field celebrates 10th anniversary
Cecil Field (VQQ) in Jacksonville, Florida, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It was a decade ago, in October 1999, when the U.S. Navy handed over ownership of the sprawling Cecil Field Naval Air Station to the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendations. The […]
Earhart’s flight goggles to be auctioned
Profiles in History, an auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, has landed Amelia Earhart’s original flight goggles worn during her historic 1932 record-breaking solo transatlantic flight. The flight set several aeronautic records: the first person to cross the Atlantic twice, first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic, and the fastest transatlantic flight, beating Lindbergh by […]
Flying the Cirrus SR22 G3
When trying to explain the ergonomic factors, safety and luxury of Cirrus airplanes to aviation novices, I usually describe them as what happens when you cross a Lexus automobile with a business jet. That was before the Cirrus SR22 G3 came out. I now have to describe the design as the pairing of a jet […]
New FAA system improves safety in remote areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new surveillance system introduced by the FAA in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft not covered by radar in remote, mountainous regions. “The new system, called Wide-Area Multilateration, lets us see aircraft we couldn’t see before due to the rugged terrain,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “It improves the […]
Virginia pilots win Top Eagle honors
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) recently recognized Rick Rahim of Great Falls, Richard Largent of Stephens City, and William Bryant of Woodlawn with Top Eagle awards for their participation in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give children, ages 8-17, an opportunity to […]
New Hudson River rules based on Oshkosh
The FAA’s proposed changes for handling traffic in the Hudson River corridor are based on the success of air traffic control at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, the head of FAA’s air traffic department told a House Aviation Subcommittee Sept. 16. Hank Krakowski told the representatives that Oshkosh handles more than 3,000 aircraft […]
Six to be inducted into EAA Hall of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions of six aviators on Oct. 16 as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center. Among the inductees will be keynote speaker Bob Hoover, the 2009 International Aerobatic Club inductee, who is one of today’s most notable aviators […]
GE Aviation win Czech research grants
The Czech Government has awarded research grants valued at about $4 million USD (70 million CZK) to GE Aviation Czech. The grants, awarded through the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, will assist GE Aviation Czech in incorporating advanced technologies into its existing Walter M601 series engines, according to GE Aviation officials. to reshape […]