The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has selected 12 flight training professionals and 11 flight schools as finalists in its annual Flight Training Awards. A winner in each category will be named next month at the AOPA Aviation Summit 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2013 awards are drawn from 3,375 respondents who voluntarily […]
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Air Orlando Maintenance appointed Caravan Authorized Service Facility
Air Orlando Maintenance at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) in Florida has been chosen as a Cessna Caravan Authorized Service Facility. Mike Long, president, says the facility will now offer a full range of inspection and repair services for Caravan Turboprop aircraft. “Our mechanics are experienced in all aspects of Cessna service and support and we […]
RC show slated for GMU
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Blue Ridge Radio Control Club (BRRC), Western Carolina Radio Control Club (WCRC) and Firetower Fliers will host a free Radio Controlled (RC) Aircraft Show at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. The event, which begins at 11 a.m., will feature airplanes and helicopters that are capable of flying […]
Scenes from the Skagit Flight Fest
The Skagit Flight Fest took place Sept. 7 at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash. According to organizers, about 3,000 people attended the free event. Festival producers were Port of Skagit, Skagit Airport Support Association and Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Airshow performers included: Bud Granley (T-6 plus Yak 55) Ross Granley (Yak 18 with […]
CFAA to debut student-led live radio show
LAKELAND, Fla. – Students from the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, led by Robert Decker, will debut a live radio show on Wednesday, Sept. 25 (3 pm EST) on SNF Radio. The show can be heard on AM 1510 in the immediate area of Lakeland Linder Airport or online at LiveATC.net/SNF.
New Nevada license plate helps fund rural airports
Proceeds from a new Nevada license plate will benefit 44 rural airports in the state. The Nevada Airports Association specialty plate includes a twin-engine plane in one corner, with the slogan “Sky is the limit.” According to officials, revenues from the plate sales will go into the Nevada Aviation Trust Fund, which is used to provide […]
Rotors to Remember support firefighters
Prescott Valley, Ariz. — Guidance Aviation, in partnership with Tim’s Toyota Center and the 2013 Yavapai Fair, will provide helicopter rides during “Rotors to Remember” in support of the Prescott Firefighter’s Charities. The fundraising flights will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Yavapai Fair. Helicopter flights will take place […]
Pilots donate flights for Maine conservation efforts
On Oct. 1, pilots from around the country will donate flights in their own aircraft for Maine conservation groups, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT). Flights with NRCM will bring attention to the 63-year-old pipeline eyed by the “Trailbreaker” project to bring heavy tar sands crude oil from […]
Red Bull Flying Competition makes splash with five competitions in one day
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The National Red Bull Flugtag, the homemade flying craft competition, took off in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, and landed in Long Beach, Calif., with layovers in Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth. Adding to the already-extraordinary day, the The Chicken Whisperers, a team of aerospace and mechanical engineers from Palo Alto, […]