LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Aviation Explorers Program is launching a new chapter in Long Beach and will have its first Welcome and Information meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9. Students between the ages of 14 through 20 and their parents are invited to attend. The Aviation Explorers is a nationwide program run by volunteers in the […]
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Back to Blakesburg
Though the weather was sizzling hot in Iowa during Labor Day weekend, hundreds of aviators, friends, and families enthusiastically made the annual pilgrimage “Back to Blakesburg.” The Antique Airplane Association had its genesis in 1953, when founder Robert Taylor placed a classified ad in Flying. The first annual fly-in was held in 1954 at Ottumwa; […]
Above Alaska Aviation named first factory-approved Poly-Fiber Installation Center
TALKEETNA, Alaska — Above Alaska Aviation has been named Poly-Fiber’s first-ever factory-approved installation center. After years of phone calls to the Poly-Fiber factory from aircraft owners requesting recommendations for a quality facility to have their aircraft recovered, Jon Goldenbaum, president of Consolidated Aircraft Coatings, has decided to create a network of factory-approved installation centers across […]
Wyoming conducting surveys on benefits of general aviation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division is conducting a survey to identify how businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals benefit from general aviation airports in the state. The survey is investigating how Wyoming airports improve efficiency for these users and support other important services, as well as the number of jobs in Wyoming that rely […]
Barrington Irving tells students to ‘Dream & Soar’
LAS VEGAS — Barrington Irving, the first black pilot to fly solo around the world — when he was just 23 — will present his inspirational message of pursuing one’s dreams to 400 students and VIP guests from Rancho High School on Oct. 23. Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson will also be speaking about the importance of […]
Metro Aviation expands training center
SHREVEPORT, La. — Metro Aviation is already expanding its 12,000-square-foot training center, which was just completed in February, to allow for more expansive training capabilities. Metro is nearly doubling the space of its facility, according to officials. One new addition is a dedicated maintenance overhaul classroom with concrete floors and workbenches. Metro is currently hosting Turbomeca […]
Top reasons to buy an LSA
At this year’s Midwest LSA Expo, held Sept. 5-7 at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) in Illinois, I delivered a presentation called “20+ Reasons to Buy an LSA.” However, to handle the subject a little bit differently, I turned it into an audience participation exercise. As I presented each slide of a particular reason, I […]
AEA meets with House members to share industry challenges
Including lack of leadership at FAA LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — On Thursday, Oct. 3, Aircraft Electronics Association Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Ric Peri met with several members of the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee, along with other general aviation leaders, for a round-table discussion on the biggest challenges facing […]
Plane races Bentley during Reno Air Races
Breitling’s CAP 232 airplane challenged Bentley’s Continental GT Speed flagship coupe to an exhibition race at the world famous National Air Race Championships in Reno, on Sunday, Sept. 15. Reaching speeds of nearly 200 mph, the Continental GT Speed Le Mans limited edition proved victorious, narrowly defeating the plane through the course. Breitling organized the […]