SocialFlight has teamed with Cessna to host the event tracking and social media for Cessna’s 2013 Discover Flying Challenge. SocialFlight’s mission is to support and energize general aviation by giving pilots places to go and more reasons to fly, according to officials. The SocialFlight event database includes activities important to pilots, such as fly-ins, airshows, […]
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AOPA objects to city “playing games” with California runway project
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) objected on Tuesday to a plan by the city council of Tracy, Calif. to shorten a runway at Tracy Municipal Airport by just a few feet. Reducing the runway length would shrink the required safety zones at the runway thresholds, AOPA officials note. Under California airport guidelines, a […]
The flying mini-van?
Wall Street Journal blogger Jonathan Welsh makes the case that the HondaJet could become the “Civic of the air,” making it the closest thing to a flying mini-van out there for families who want to travel by air, rather than road. Of course, with its projected $4.5 million price tag, that would be an expensive […]
Well-known airshow announcer Roscoe Morton dies
Renowned airshow announcer Roscoe D. Morton passed away Saturday, June 15, at his home in Frostproof, Florida. Born Dec. 10, 1931, in Elk Falls, Kansas, to the late Raymond G. and Grace E. Morton, he began his aviation career by soloing in 1947 at the age 15. He was a United States Air Force veteran […]
West Star Aviation enhances app
West Star Aviation recently launched a new version of its “Experience on Call” app. Specifically designed for iPhone and iPad users, the free app is now available from the iTunes Store. The app was designed to provide direct contact to a full directory of professionals at West Star, wherever assistance is required. The app allows […]
Michigan’s North Fox Island airstrip under consideration
LANSING, MICH – With a letter in hand from Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, Recreational Aviation Foundation Michigan state liaison Brad Frederick reports the RAF has cleared the first hurdle in re-opening of North Fox Island airstrip. Located in Lake Michigan, 20 miles northwest of Charlevoix, the scenic strip has remained closed for several years. […]
Embry-Riddle inks deal with Diamond Aircraft
At the 50th Annual International Paris Air Show, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Dr. John P. Johnson and Diamond Aircraft Industries CEO Christian Dries signed a partnership agreement to establish the manufacturer’s presence at the university’s Daytona Beach Campus. As part of the agreement, Diamond will expand its current international Research & Development program and other […]
Heart of Texas Airshow to make its debut in September
In a year when so many airshows have been cancelled due to sequestration, D&D Marketing Concepts Inc. will debut The Heart Of Texas Airshow Sept. 28 at Texas State Technical College Airport (CNW) in Waco, Texas. The Heart Of Texas Airshow promises to provide something for everyone in an action-packed day of fun for the […]
New name for Florida aviation association
The Florida Aviation Trades Association members agreed to a name change to better describe exactly who they are and what they represent — The Florida Aviation Business Association. The decision was made at the annual conference held June 10–12 in Naples, Fla. The association also held the election for officers and board members. The following […]