EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to flying at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 fly-in as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. EAA AirVenture 2014 is July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Among those pilots and aircraft […]
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Women Of Aviation Week panel braves snowstorm
The night before Women Of Aviation Week opening day, the East Coast became covered in a thick blanket of snow. Despite snowy roads and flight cancellations, WOAW’s panel of guest speakers traveled to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s studio in Frederick, Md., for a Q&A session. The panel of guests, reflecting the Women Of […]
Legendary pilot Clay Lacy joins Endeavor Awards
Flying legend Clay Lacy has come aboard the Gala Host Committee of the Endeavor Awards celebrating Public Benefit Aviation. “Clay Lacy is a true pioneer in so many aspects of aviation, from air-to-air shooting of Hollywood action movies through helping to establish Public Benefit Aviation,” said Mark Wolper, President & Executive Producer of The Wolper […]
House leaders say no to user fees — again
Four congressmen have come together again to ask President Obama to refrain from seeking new fees on commercial and general aviation operators, according to a post at NBAA.org. “We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our strong opposition to any plan to impose a $100 per-flight fee on commercial and general aviation operators, […]
Flight Design expands
Kamenz, GERMANY — German Light-Sport Aircraft manufacturer Flight Design GmbH has expanded its operation to Kamenz (pronounced like “Commons”), Germany, and is now fully installed in new quarters. “We are now occupying a big hangar plus a smaller structure used for pre-delivery flight testing. The new quarters are located at a former military base, 100 […]
Meet Team AeroDynamix
Aerobatics are the lifeblood of any airshow. Multi-plane aerobatics are nothing new. We enjoy the Thunderbirds, and Blue Angels, and others. But what about a group of guys flying planes that they build themselves? That’s exactly what the largest aerobatic team in the world is — the 11-plane Team AeroDynamix, which fly Van’s RVs. Team […]
Zenith to host ‘Engine Day’ at SUN ’n FUN
Zenith Aircraft Co. will host its first “Engine Day” at SUN ’n FUN on Friday, April 4. The event will be staged at the Zenith exhibit booth and is open to everyone. Zenith has invited all major manufacturers of 65 to 150 hp engines to participate by putting their firewall forward packages on display for Zenith […]
Danbury spins off Titan Aircraft Engines unit
Danbury Aerospace has spun off their “completed engine business” into a new and separate company. Titan Aircraft Engines based in San Antonio is moving into its own facility and staffing up to meet current and expected demand.
FAA busting drone myths
Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft” can be found on the FAA’s website. Seven myths in all are touted, then rebutted by “Fact”. For example: Myth #2: Commercial UAS flights are OK if I’m over private property and stay below 400 feet. In this fast moving segment, it is worth the read. Thank you Droneport.com for the link.