GLENDALE, Arizona — Arizona Flight Training Center (AZFTC) now offers the ground school portion of its private pilot certification for free. “We’re about to see a significant pilot shortage in the very near future,” said Rick Rademaker, president of Executive Aviation. and Chief Flight Instructor for AZFTC. “Combined with the rising costs of expert training, we’re literally seeing […]
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Wings Over Houston Airshow takes flight at Ellington Airport
HOUSTON – Vintage warplanes, a special Korean War 60th anniversary tribute, a flight performance by the star of Disney’s “Planes,” the world’s only flying B-29 Superfortress, and world-class aerobatic performers are among the highlights of the 29th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, at Ellington Airport (EFD). […]
Mineral Wells Airport launches new website
MINERAL WELLS, Texas — The Mineral Wells Airport recently launched a new website: MineralWellsAirport.com. The new website is a major component of an airport marketing program, put in place by the City of Mineral Wells in January, 2013, that is designed to increase awareness of the airport and the city in Texas and across the […]
Landmark Aviation upgrades mobile app
Landmark Aviation recently launched an upgraded version of its mobile application, Connect 2 Landmark. The app is currently available for Android and Apple devices. If customers already have Landmark Connect on their mobile device, the name change will update automatically and they will not need to redownload the app. Similar to the previous version, the upgraded app allows […]
Cessna’s 120: A delightful bird
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — I spied her across the hangar 12 months ago. It’s amazing how small a 1947 Cessna 120 looks tucked in a corner of a 30,000 square foot hangar. I had to fly her…but how? Oh wait, she’s owned by the Hoff family, owners of the AeroMark FBO at IDA. Mark and Onita […]
The next Oshkosh fly-in
While Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh is the busiest airport in the world for one week every year, there’s also a lot going on during the other 51 weeks. That’s the message that the local EAA Chapter 252 hopes to get across during its upcoming Wittman Airport Expo Day & EAA Chapter Pancake Breakfast, Sept. 14. […]
UND UAS program soars to new heights
It’s becoming a common reaction around the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences lately. That mildly surprised expression on the face of newcomers as they gaze for the first time upon the network of interconnected multi-storied futuristic buildings that form the main aerospace school complex. It’s a look that says ― “It’s more […]
For Lancair International, the future is PT6-powered
For Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture was an especially ideal venue to showcase the iconic PT6 engine, celebrating its 50th anniversary. For both P&WC and the aviation community, it’s an occasion to look back on 50 years of turboprop innovation. Meanwhile, at Lancair International, it’s an occasion to look forward. The Oregon-based […]
IMC Club awards first proficiency scholarship
More than 30 of IMC Club’s Inner Marker fellows participated in a raffle for this year’s grand prize of a $1,000 proficiency scholarship. The Inner Marker Circle is a group of pilots dedicated to the consistent and constant improvement of their instrument flying skills, going beyond currency requirements to achieve proficiency, club officials explain. To […]