In a blog post, Ray Robinson, West Coast/International Sales Manager at GlobalAir.com, tells of the recent visit to Bowman Field Airport (LOU) in Kentucky of the “Despicablimp,” which is traveling across the nation promoting the summer release of “Despicable Me 2”, the animated movie starring the voices of Steve Carell, Al Pacino, Kristen Wiig and […]
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Forest Service comment period extended
The chance to comment on Forest Service land management plans has been extended to May 23. The Recreational Aviation Foundation offers suggested topics for commentary.
Sonex offers T-Flight Transition Training Program
Sonex Aircraft has launched the new T-Flight Transition Training Program, offering type-specific transition flight training for the Sonex line of aircraft. Sonex was recently issued an FAA Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) authorizing it to provide training for pilots building, buying or considering a Sonex design. The FAA, NTSB, Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA), Experimental […]
AOPA points out FAA’s flawed process in decision to close towers
In a court filing Monday, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) called the FAA’s decision to close 149 contract control towers “arbitrary, capricious, and fundamentally flawed, leaving the safety and efficiency consequences largely unknown.” In an amicus curiae brief filed as part of a federal lawsuit against the FAA by municipalities where control towers […]
New start for AirVenture Cup Race
The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will feature a new starting point in 2013, plus several new aircraft classes that will allow even more pilots to participate in this competition prior to the EAA AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year’s course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and […]
Ford Tri-Motor returns to Air Zoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — This summer, the Air Zoo is offering flight opportunities in its restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor. The Ford Tri-Motor was the world’s first mass-produced airliner. Between 1925 and 1933, the Ford Motor Co. built 199 Tri-Motors. Today, only 12 remain. The Tri-Motor flight experience will last about 15 minutes and will take place […]
Great Lakes Expo expands
The Great Lakes Aviation Expo is expanding in its 14th year with a move to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. “With a recent addition of an on-site Hyatt Hotel and the expanded exhibit floor, it is a natural move for us to handle the increasing attendance for this annual event,” said Dr. Phil […]
New FBO planned for Chicago Executive Airport
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired the development rights for an FBO at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Hawthorne, which acquired the rights from from Sovereign Development Group, plans to begin construction on the FBO at Chicago Executive Airport immediately, with plans for completion in 2014. “The acquisition of the development rights for a new FBO at […]
Michigan pilots hope to recover crashed B-25
A 30‐year-old Michigan man is organizing a recovery team to rescue a crashed B‐25 from Alaska. This June, Patrick Mihalek from Brighton, is planning to recover a nearly 70‐year old North American B‐25J Mitchell bomber (USAAF # 44‐30733) from her remote crash site in Alaska. This World War II era bomber was nicknamed “Sandbar Mitchell” […]