Ross Aviation has acquired the Louisiana Aircraft FBO at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Consistent with Ross Aviation’s belief that airports and FBO customers are best-served by local businesses — with local management, a local perspective and local market knowledge — the FBO will continue to operate as Louisiana Aircraft and […]
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Sebring International Raceway will again be site of Expo camping
If you are going to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, next month, you’ll find camping facilities at the adjacent Sebring International Raceway. Camping for RVs, campers and tents will be $25 a night or $75 for the entire show, which is Jan. 16-19 at Sebring Regional Airport (SEF). For those who want […]
Thunderbirds plan Oshkosh appearance
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the world’s premier military jet teams, has scheduled an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as part of its 2014 flying schedule. EAA AirVenture 2014, the 62nd annual EAA fly-in convention, is scheduled for July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport. The Thunderbirds’ […]
Brad Pitt buys Spitfire
The New York Daily News is reporting that actor Brad Pitt has bought a World War II-era Spitfire (like the one pictured above). According to the story, the 49-year-old actor was so inspired by his latest movie, the World War II flick “Fury,” that he purchased one of the fighter planes used by the Royal […]
‘Plane Talk’ now on iNetRadio
‘Plane Talk,’ an online aviation talk show from the founders of IMC Club International, is now available on iNetRadio. After starting its regular broadcasts in November 2011, IMC Radio quickly became one of the most popular stations in the entertainment/talk category on the “Spreaker Web Radio,” its main Internet radio stream provider, according to officials. […]
Stallion 51’s Lee Lauderback inducted into EAA Warbird Hall of Fame
Lee Lauderback of Stallion 51 at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida, was recently inducted into the EAA Warbird Hall of Fame earlier this month. Lauderback, who has been flying since 1966, is president, CEO and founder of Stallion 51 Corp., regarded as a leader in Mustang flights and training. Lauderback has been the chief […]
CAP teams narrow search for Idaho crash site
When a single engine plane goes down in the continental U.S., Civil Air Patrol’s cell phone and radar tracking experts are certain to be involved. Their mission — reduce the search area from thousands of square miles to the actual crash site or within a couple of square miles –—is urgent, because reducing the crash-to-rescue […]
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
Now available is the updated 12th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide. The guide is a learning aid, reference document, and guide to the wealth of information provided on FAA aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications, according to ASA officials. This FAA publication explains all the symbology used on the FAA world aeronautical charts, […]
Truckee Tahoe Airport joins Avfuel network
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California has joined the Avfuel network to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP points. Truckee Tahoe Airport has also expanded to offer more aviation ground services than before. “Truckee Tahoe Airport caters to a wide variety of customers visiting our stunning region. Lake Tahoe is just minutes away from our […]