RHINEBECK, N.Y.: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will host the 9th Annual Cole and Rita Palen Memorial Free-Flight Meet on Saturday, July 27. Rubber-powered models of all types of aircraft will be flown in memory of Cole and Rita Palen, and the members of the first generation of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome who are no longer with […]
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99s present annual awards
A record number of 99s, members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, attended the annual international meeting in Bozeman, Montana, July 10-14. Some 60 aircraft from across the United States, nearly 300 members from four countries, and 90 guests overflowed the conference facilities. The highlight of the multi-day conference was an awards […]
Museum celebrates Amelia Earhart’s birthday
HONOLULU, Hawaii — More than 700 people celebrated the famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart’s 116th birthday at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor,Wednesday, July 24. Families with at least one person in costume were invited to visit the museum free, view the museum’s “Amelia Earhart in Hawaii” photo exhibit, enjoy the festivities with cake and refreshments, and […]
First flight for Kodiak on Aerocet carbon fiber floats
PRIEST RIVER, Idaho — Aerocet, Inc. has successfully completed the first flight trials with the Quest Kodiak on Aerocet model 6650 composite amphibious floats. This is a “substantial milestone” towards certification of the floats, which are designed specifically for the Kodiak, which is manufactured by Quest Aircraft in Sandpoint, Idaho, Aerocet officials noted. Flight testing […]
Former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service joins NATA
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named John McGraw, former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service, as its head of regulatory affairs. McGraw held several key leadership positions at the FAA before retiring in December 2012. He is currently president of John McGraw Aerospace Consulting. “John brings more than 40 years of aviation […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodome slates Women Fly Weekend
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will feature “Women Fly Weekend” July 27 and 28 to expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying for recreation and the potential for careers in aviation. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a not-for-profit organization specializing in early aviation. The museum and grounds boast some […]
My first plane
By EDWARD DOLEJSI The overwhelming desire to buy a plane for the first timer can be the experience of a lifetime. The dream of owning my own plane, the search for the right one, and finally parting with my money, should have started my life in the pilots’ paradise. Well, “should have” are the operative […]
Free Idaho A/FD iPad app
The August 2013 Idaho Aviation Association newsletter is online. In the newsletter are details on how to get a free Idaho A?FD iPad app; updates on the rebuilding of Big Creek Lodge; not to mention regular updates from president Jim Davies and District managers.
Taffet opens FBO consulting firm
NEW ORLEANS – Jay Taffet has founded FBO Capital, which offers FBO consulting services for start-up and established FBOs. Called the “25-Point Plan for a Premium FBO,” Taffet’s consulting considers the entire portfolio of details associated with terminal presentation, service delivery, hospitality coordination and amenity development that makes the reception, hosting and coordination of aircrew […]