WASHINGTON, D.C. — From the 1940s to the 1970s, Max Karant was a senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) who tirelessly and fearlessly fought for the interests of GA. Even though he frequently was blunt and sometimes vicious in his discussions with — and about — the FAA, most people […]
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EAA founder Paul Poberezny dies
The founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Paul Poberezny, passed away Aug. 22 at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, after a battle with cancer. He was 91. “We deeply appreciate all the support shown to Paul and Audrey over the past five months,” the Poberezny family said in a released statement. “As Paul […]
Memphis Airshow prepares for takeoff
MEMPHIS — Watch flyovers and demonstrations, explore static displays, and enjoy a carnival and go cart track at the 2013 Memphis Airshow presented by FedEx Express, Sept. 27–29 at the Millington Regional Jetport. In addition to the day shows on Sept. 28 and 29, this year’s Memphis Airshow will premier its first night performance on […]
Snap-On awards tools to General Aviation Awards Program winners
Snap-on Industrial bestowed tools and equipment to the four recipients of the 2013 General Aviation Awards Program, Aug. 1, at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture 2013, in Oshkosh, Wis. The General Aviation Awards Program annually recognizes aviation professionals in the fields of aviation maintenance, flight instruction, avionics and flight safety for their contributions to the […]
International Air & Space Hall of Fame names Class of 2013
SAN DIEGO — The International Air & Space Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2013 in November, honoring a variety of air and space pioneers and events. Each honoree or event was selected for their qualitative achievements and historic contributions to aviation, space or aerospace innovation or expanding the public’s awareness. This year […]
SuperCub.org founder joins RAF board
SuperCub.org founder Steve “SJ” Johnson has joined the seven other volunteer directors of the Recreational Aviation Foundation. With over 4,500 hours, Johnson is a Gold Seal flight instructor and dedicated advocate of aviation and safety. In 2000, Johnson bought his first Super Cub. He started SuperCub.org, a website for Super Cub and backcountry aviation enthusiasts […]
FAA administrator to speak at NBAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will speak at the opening general session of the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013), which will take place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. “We are pleased to welcome Administrator Huerta to our 2013 Convention, and we look forward to hearing his thoughts and perspectives on the […]
Customs moves into new facility at FAR
FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Customs office in at Hector International Airport (FAR) has moved into a new facility located on the North General Aviation Ramp adjacent to Fargo Jet Center (FJC). “Relocating the Customs office to the North General Aviation Ramp improves the service experience for many of our international customers,” says Fargo Jet […]
Love at first sight, before first flight
Retiring often means down-sizing your life. You move out of the four-bedroom house into a two-bedroom condo because now that the kids are grown and gone, you no longer need all that room. Down-sizing also applies to airplane ownership. Karen Smith of Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, who recently retired after 34 years in the aerial photography […]