South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has declared June “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Across South Dakota, general aviation generates $303 million in economic activity annually. “Governor Daugaard’s proclamation helps to highlight the importance of this vital industry and economic driver,” said Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America. “For communities across South […]
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CAF and EAA join forces for Heavy Bombers Weekend
MADISON, Wis. — In a rare gathering of World War II era aircraft, the Commemorative Air Force and the Experimental Aircraft Association are joining forces for a Heavy Bombers Weekend the weekend before EAA AirVenture. The event starts Friday, July 26, and will feature the world’s only airworthy B-29 Superfortress FIFI (pictured); the B-17 Aluminum […]
Open house slated
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Big Bend Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology and Flight programs are teaming up with The Port of Moses Lake, Sonico, MillionAir, and Columbia Pacific Aviation to host an open house Sept. 21 at Grant County International Airport (MWH). The event will include a static airshow, with planes both large and small. […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome to hold artists, authors and photographers weekend
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — An open invitation has been offered to artists, photographers, authors and poets to participate in the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Artists Authors and Photographers Weekend June 29-30. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a not-for-profit organization specializing in early aviation. The museum and grounds boast some of the rarest authentic and replica planes from […]
Veteran Alaskan pilot shares the lessons he’s learned
For John Davis, his storied career in Alaska as a Big Game Hunting Guide and bush pilot began when he was a sophomore in high school in his hometown of Quincy, Wash. The natural-born storyteller, who just completed a book about his life called “My Memories,” recalls seeing a Piper Cub landing on a narrow […]
Rutgers University investigates ‘The Flying Effect’
PITTSTOWN, N.J. — A dozen female faculty members from Rutgers University recently completed a two-day aviation workshop funded by the Rutgers Office for the Promotion of Women in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (SciWomen) and a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant designed to increase the participation and advancement of women in academic sciences. Spearheaded by Joan […]
MITRE seeks pilots for runway visibility study
The MITRE Corporation’s Center for Advanced Aviation System Development is recruiting pilots for a study evaluating proposed changes to runway standards at general aviation airports. The study will examine whether or not infrastructure standards, such as runway width and length, pavement markings, visual guidance systems and edge lighting, can be changed to accommodate satellite-based instrument […]
Campground reopened at LRG
LINCOLN, Maine — The Town of Lincoln has reopened the former private aviation campground on the banks of the Penobscot River at the Lincoln Regional Airport (LRG) in Maine. David Lloyd, the town’s public works director and airport manager, was instrumental in convincing the town council that the property should stay intact to offer recreational […]
Minnesota Business Aviation Association fundraiser to help wounded soldier
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association, in conjunction with the Gary Sinise Foundation, will hold a Stars & Stripes Charity Gala on Friday, June 28, at the Signature Flight Support Facility on the St. Paul Downtown Airport, with proceeds going to support a wounded veteran. Running from 6 to 10 p.m., the gala includes a cocktail […]