There are many reasons people chose to build an airplane. Sometimes, it’s the challenge of the project, or an attempt to reduce the cost of flying. Other times it’s to build a dream machine to handle what would otherwise be a less-than-enjoyable commute. Greg Marlow from Kingsport, Tenn., falls into the last category. He is […]
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Visit your favorite aviation museum — for free
A number of aviation museums across the nation will participate in Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Sept. 29, including the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland, International Women’s Air & Space Museum in Cleveland, and the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla. Admission is free with a ticket you can download from the website.
Flabob Airport to host Veteran’s Day celebration
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Thomas Wathen Center and Flabob Airport will host a Veteran’s Day celebration Saturday, Nov. 10th. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. At noon there will be a special ceremony honoring all branches of military service. The event will feature speeches, honor guards and music. That is […]
Takeoff into trees
This September 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Globe Swift. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Clyo, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were departing from […]
Flightline TV show nominated for Emmy
The Flightline TV show has been nominated for a regional Emmy Award for programming excellence during Season #2. In the category of Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic programming, The Flightline is one of three finalists. The awards will be given out Sept. 29 in Minneapolis.
Celebrating the B-52
SEATTLE — On Sept. 29 from 4:30 to 10 p.m., the Museum of Flight offers a lecture, cocktail reception and dinner party with speakers in the museum’s B-52 60th Anniversary Symposium. Special guest of the dinner, which is sponsored by Honeywell, is former B-52 test pilot Brien Wygle. Tickets $70/person ($120/couple), Museum Member/Honeywell employee price: […]
New Mexico governor proclaims September GA Appreciation Month
Governor Susana Martinez declared September 2012 as “New Mexico General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the critical role of general aviation and community airports in the lives and safety of the state’s citizens, as well as supporting the operation of businesses, ranches and farms. Aviation in New Mexico supports 48,795 jobs and generates $1.3 […]
NAFI moves headquarters to Kalamazoo Air Zoo
The National Association of Flight Instructors moved into office space in the Air Zoo, an aviation and space museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this week. This move allows NAFI to expand the types of events and services it can provide the aviation community through a partnership with the Air Zoo, according to officials. “The office space […]
Hillsboro Aviation hires director of sales and services
Hillsboro Aviation has added Giancarlo Newsome to its senior management team as director of sales and services overseeing Hillsboro Aviation’s airplane and helicopter sales, customer maintenance, avionics, parts sales and FBO service departments. He brings a variety of aviation and business experience to Hillsboro Aviation, according to company officials. He joined the military reserves at […]