Earlier this year the Jet Aircraft Museum in London, Ontario, was awarded the opportunity to save a CF-101 Voodoo jet that is currently located in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. The retired Canadian Air Force jet represents an important time in Canada’s jet heritage and the Save Voodoo 006 project has been raising funds to save this […]
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FAA selects K-State Salina to test UAS certification standards
SALINA — The FAA is turning to Kansas State University Salina to test certification standards for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Under a memorandum of agreement, K-State Salina will validate industry standards for small unmanned aircraft systems — systems typically weighing 55 pounds or less — set by the F38 technical committee of ASTM International. […]
Website focuses on flying safely in Canada
Now up and running is SmartPilot.ca, a website for all things related to flying safely in Canada, including interactive courses and videos — all focused on helping pilots stay fresh and current about flight operations. The site, open and free to all, has material applicable to all levels of pilots from student to the most […]
Airforms continues to expand
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms, Inc. has tapped Dave Utsch to lead the company’s marketing and customer service efforts as the new Sales and Marketing Director. He brings over 25 years of aviation experience to Airforms’ expanding product line of FAA PMA aircraft parts, company officials noted. His location in the Midwest US also means […]
Soar into aviation careers at Lewis University conference
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — An exploration of career possibilities available in aviation will take place during the annual Aviation Career Conference Nov. 23 in the Harold White Aviation Center on Lewis University’s main campus. This free conference is designed for anyone interested in a career in aviation. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to witness an […]
Five accredited as Master Instructors
Five CFIs have received or renewed accreditation as Master Instructors from Master Instructors LLC and its Board of Review. To help put this achievement in perspective, there are approximately 97,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 800 have earned Master accreditation thus far. As a measure of the significance and prestige associated with this […]
Wipline 3450 Floats approved in India
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire, Inc. has received approval for Wipline 3450 floats on the Cessna 206H in India. Indian authorities have validated Wipaire’s Supplemental Type Certificate SA01185CH for float installation, as well as Supplemental Type Certificate SA39CH for the landing gear advisory system, company officials report. Wipaire also holds Indian approvals for Wipline […]
Embry-Riddle Worldwide names Witcher dean of College of Aeronautics
DAYTONA BEACH — Kenneth L. Witcher has been named dean of the College of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. In his nine years with the university, Witcher has served in several roles, including adjunct faculty member, director of academics, and program chair. As dean of the College of Aeronautics, he will lead nearly 50 full-time […]
GA billings, deliveries on the rise
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total worldwide general aviation airplane shipments rose 6.6% over the same period last year, from 1,419 to 1,513 shipments, according to figures just released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Billings for GA airplanes worldwide in the first nine months reached $15.4 billion, up 24.5% from the same period last year, when […]