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Wanted: UTC looking for Performance Engineer
UTC Aerospace Systems is looking to recruit a new performance engineer who will be responsible for performing static / dynamic loads, retraction and vibration analysis for landing gear and flight controls in response to regulatory / customer requirements and UTAS performance methodologies. Applicants (view details here) will need a bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and […]
New England Air Museum names new executive director
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Jerry Paul Roberts has been appointed executive director of the New England Air Museum effective Dec. 15, 2014. Roberts succeeds Michael P. Speciale, who retired Dec. 1 after 29 years of service. Roberts has been a writer, an historian and a museum professional for more than 30 years. He began his museum career […]
WACO launches leasing program
WACO Aircraft Corp. has unveiled a new factory direct leasing program for the New Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. The new program is designed to support the upset prevention and recovery training needs for flight schools and help them comply with FAA AC 120-UPRT, FAA AC 120-109 and upcoming ICAO 10011 “Airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training” manual guidelines, according […]
Micro AeroDynamics celebrates 25 years, 19,000 VG kits
ANACORTES, Wash. – Micro AeroDynamics reached a couple of milestones this fall, completing 25 years in the business and shipping its 19,000th STC approved Micro VG kit. Flight testing at the company’s headquarters in Anacortes has produced 75 STCs allowing Micro VG retrofits on a total of 750 aircraft models. They are in use all over the world. […]
Apollo 13 anniversary to be commemorated at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Members of the Apollo 13 crew and team will participate in activities at AirVenture 2015 marking the 45th anniversary of what was called the “successful failure” of the aborted moon mission. EAA AirVenture 2015, the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, will be held July 20-26 at Wittman […]
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IMC Clubs: Practice makes proficiency
Hangar flying, the time-honored activity where pilots sit around and swap stories about aviation techniques, can be a valuable educational tool. Add organized informational seminars illustrated with powerpoint demonstrations and desktop flight simulation devices and you have the interactive learning environment of the IMC Club. IMC stands for Instrument Meteorological Conditions, which necessitates flying on […]
Video: Flash mob performs at Air & Space Museum
Visitors to the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center were treated to a surprise holiday performance by The U.S. Air Force Band Dec. 2. The four-minute performance featured original arrangements of Greensleeves and Carol of the Bells led by the band’s commander and conductor Col. Larry H. Lang. Surprised museum visitors watched […]