Every year since 2004, the Iowa Department of Transportation holds a photography contest to celebrate aviation in the state. The contest showcases the wide range of aviation activity connected to Iowa, notes Tim McClung of the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation. “Aviation is an integral component in Iowa’s economy, and it’s important to be able […]
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Seaplanes cleared to land in New Mexico
AVweb is reporting that the State of New Mexico has abandoned plans to ban seaplanes from landing on lakes in its state parks, thanks, it would seem, by a lobbying effort among seaplane pilots.
The Racing Aces award scholarship
PORT LAVACA, Texas — The 2012 Air Race Classic Champions, Dianna Stanger and Victoria Holt, also known as The Racing Aces, have bestowed a $5,000 flight training scholarship on Whitney Brouwer made up of their winning purse and sponsorship money from the race. According to the FAA, females comprise just 7% of all pilots, a […]
Celebrating a decade of diesel aircraft engines
Lichtenstein, Saxony (Germany) — Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) is celebrating a series of anniversaries at the end of this year. Centurion series engines for general aviation aircraft have been manufactured in serial production for 10 years. More than 3,500 new engines were delivered during this time. Officially, Centurion engines have cumulated more than 3.5 […]
Swift Aviation joins Air Elite network
Swift Aviation, located at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Arizona, has joined the Air Elite network of FBOs. Swift Aviation’s facility is centrally located, providing easy access to downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale and is capable of handling any size aircraft , according to company officials. The FBO is also home to what officials […]
Storing your airplane for the winter
Are you ready for winter? Is your plane? AVweb recently published a primer on the importance of preparing your plane for winter. It’s complete with detailed instructions for Lycoming and Continental engines. Check it out here.
Holiday vacation fun at New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum will hold family fun activities Dec. 26-30. Daily activities include demonstrations about the science of flight, and the Museum’s Flight Sim Spot will be open each of these days between 12pm and 4pm. Flight Sim Spot allows visitors to use state-of-the-art simulators to virtually fly any aircraft using real cockpit […]
Air Zoo blasts off with holiday rocket clinics
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo is offering Holiday Rocket Clinics filled with hands-on science experiences for kids on Dec. 27, Dec. 28, Jan. 3 and Jan. 4. During each clinic, participants will build and launch their own model rockets, while learning about the history of rockets and space exploration. Participants will also tour the […]
Legacy Aviation expands at F29
Legacy Aviation Services has nearly doubled its maintenance and modification shop space to 22,000 square feet at its C.E. Page Airport facility outside Oklahoma City. Steve Reid, head of Legacy’s maintenance and modification business unit, said the decision to expand was absolutely necessary. “As the business and general aviation fleet of turbo props and light […]