WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – NationAir Aviation Insurance now offers complimentary contract review to all commercial clients. NationAir’s contracts partner, Gary Stewart of Ascot Aviation Consulting, will be at NationAir’s Booth #4825 at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition Oct. 21–23 in Orlando to answer contract questions. “Thorough contract review can significantly improve clients’ […]
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Lightspeed Foundation grant recipients to be named Nov. 1
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation will announce Nov. 1, the 2014 Pilots Choice Award winning aviation charities as chosen through online voting by the aviation community. Since March, 15 finalists have been reaching out to pilots to garner their votes as the best organizations for 2014. They hope to share in $50,000 of grants with a top award […]
Making a living as an ag pilot
This is a business that is difficult to get into. There are schools that offer training for careers in ag aviation. The truth is that even with formal training the door is hard to open. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to work your way into a crop duster seat.
Putting an end to border crossing frustrations
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is bringing together U.S. and Canadian officials in an effort to make crossing the border a simpler, less cumbersome and more manageable experience for general aviation pilots and passengers. At an Oct. 2 meeting hosted by AOPA in Washington, D.C., U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) leaders met […]
Transportation Secretary to keynote NATA Roundtable
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx is confirmed as the keynote speaker on Nov. 5 at the National Air Transportation Association’s 2014 Aviation Business Roundtable. “NATA is honored that Secretary Foxx agreed to address the industry’s leading executives at the Aviation Business Roundtable. He is a major proponent for transparency, accountability and effective use of […]
Wings of Mercy Founder Peter VandenBosch dies at 91
Wings of Mercy Founder Peter VandenBosch died Oct. 15 at the age of 91. He had recently experienced a significant decline after enjoying many years of good health, according to Wings of Mercy officials. “I am extremely saddened by the loss of my friend,” said Board President Terry Boer. “Peter devoted the last 23 years of his life to […]
Spartan tapped to develop training system for Sun Flyer
DENVER – Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) is collaborating with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to help develop a complete training system for the solar-electric training aircraft called “Sun Flyer.” Peter Harris, CEO of Spartan College, said, “Partnering with AEAC is a natural step forward in our quest for innovative approaches to deliver value […]
Reel Stuff Salute to Heroes at Air Force museum
DAYTON, Ohio — A celebration of our nation’s military veterans will be the focus of film presentations in the Air Force Museum’s giant screen theatre on Saturday, Nov. 8. The Reel Stuff Salute to Heroes will feature five screenings followed by a distinguished speaker, including three decorated World War II and Vietnam combat veterans on […]
Drugs and the GA pilot
FAR 91.17 prohibits flying after the use of “any drug that affects the person’s faculties in any way contrary to safety.” Yet every year pilots crash, killing themselves and their passengers, often because the pilot is chemically compromised by over the counter medications. That’s the big message from a recent study by the National Transportation […]