Jane Williams of Florida was chosen as the winner of a Cessna 172G Skyhawk, raffled off to benefit Winn-Aero, a non-profit aviation-based youth organization based at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford, N.H. Williams will also receive a check for $1,200 to be used toward flight lessons or fuel. On hand to draw the winning ticket […]
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NAFI Executive Director steps down
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Citing economic issues, the National Association of Flight Instructors’ Executive Director Jason Blair has resigned the position he has held since May 2008. In a prepared statement, NAFI officials note that “Like the rest of the aviation industry, difficult economic times have challenged NAFI. In the past two years NAFI has restructured […]
Denver flying club expands fleet
Denver — Aspen Flying Club recently expanded its fleet, including the addition of the Cessna 182RG, which is now available at an introductory rate of $159/hr. This rate is reduced by $24 for the initial check out stage of the rental process. Aspen Flying Club also offers pilots access to a range of light sport […]
FlightSafety president to address Atlanta Aero Club
Bruce Whitman, president of FlightSafety International, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Jan. 10. Joining Whitman will be special guest Colonel Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor Recipient. Whitman joined FlightSafety International in 1961 as assistant to the president after two years as senior […]
Call for nominations for GA industry excellence awards
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has put out a call for nominations to acknowledge those who are demonstrating excellence in the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve the general aviation community. The recipients of five of these awards are chosen […]
Civil Air Patrol opens trading on New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK – The Civil Air Patrol was front and center Friday morning at the New York Stock Exchange, with high-ranking CAP officers and cadets perched atop the podium on the trading room floor to open the third day of business for the new year. The CAP bell-ringing team was led by National Commander Maj. […]
January issue of The Mooney Flyer available
Are you a fan of the Mooney? You might want to check out The Mooney Flyer, the official online magazine for the Mooney community.
Tree of Hope a success, despite weather
The weather attempted to put a stop to Tree of Hope 2012 in Minnesota, but thanks to all who participated, there were many hospitalized children who received a gift this holiday season, according to organizers. The all-volunteer program, started in 1990 by Ray and Celeste Shefland, collects toys for children who are hospitalized during the […]
Record year for CubCrafters
YAKIMA, Wash. — Light aircraft designer and manufacturer CubCrafters reports that, as of Dec. 31, it delivered 58 new airplanes during calendar 2012, a 23% increase over 2011, and more units than any year in the company’s history. CubCrafters’ 2012 deliveries are spread across three models: Carbon Cub SS (pictured), Sport Cub S2, and Top […]