The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has named Major General Catherine A. Chilton, USAF, the recipient of the Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy. The trophy will be presented at a ceremony this spring. Chilton is the recipient of the award for her “…33 years of enduring aviation contributions throughout the United States Air Force including serving as a Test Engineer, Test […]
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Lou Seno, longtime pilot and homebuilder, dies at 89
Longtime pilot, CFI and homebuilder Lou C. Seno, Sr. died in his home in Downers Grove on Nov. 19, 2013, at the age of 89. An early member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, he was a recreational Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with more than 6,000 flight hours logged. He was actively flying until the age of […]
Presentation to detail CAP’s efforts after Sandy
The Aviation Museum of New Hamphire’s ongoing Second Saturday series will present Col. William Moran, commander of the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol, who will present a report on the photo-mapping missions carried out in the wake of Super Storm Sandy, on Feb. 8. After the storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was in […]
Aspen partners with NextGen GA Fund
Aspen Avionics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NextGen GA Fund to accelerate the rollout of NextGen airspace mandates by providing access to incentives to help aircraft owners finance mandated avionics upgrades. “This is a unique opportunity to provide our valued customers the guidance, expertise, products, services and financing to help aircraft […]
Savoring the Swift
Pilots often have two dreams: One is to find a derelict airplane in a barn and restore it to an airworthy showpiece; the other is to find someone who shares their passion for aviation. Paul and Sandy Mercandetti from Knoxville, Tenn., are lucky enough to have had both dreams come true. The couple flies around the […]
Women with disabilities invited to learn To fly
Women with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply for full-ride flight training scholarships from Able Flight. “With training beginning in May, there is still time for people who act quickly to apply,” said Charles Stites, executive director of the aviation non-profit. “We are hopeful that this will include applications from women candidates. “To date, over […]
New videos posted to SmartPilot.ca
Just posted to SmartPilot.ca, a Canadian web portal for all things related to flying safely, are three segments dealing with upset training. Additional installments will follow in the coming weeks, according to Ted Rankine, project manager. “One of the most dangerous types of aircraft accidents are those which fall under the general heading of ‘Aircraft Upsets,’” he said. […]
Help build the ‘One Week Wonder’ at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, tens of thousands of attendees can share in building an airplane through the “One Week Wonder” project. The building project is focused on building a Zenith CH 750 kit aircraft (like the one pictured below) during the seven days of EAA AirVenture 2014, beginning […]
Tickets still available for Bob Hoover tribute
The aviation world will assemble Feb. 21 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood to honor Bob Hoover, the legendary pilot who was called the “greatest stick and rudder pilot who ever lived,” by Jimmy Doolittle. Some individual tickets are still available for the celebration of Hoover’s legacy, according to organizers. Known as the “Gentleman Pilot,” Hoover […]