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.
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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 […]
Failure to use carb heat blamed for beach crash
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Palm Beach, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was flying at an […]
The world needs more Bob Hoovers
By MATT FERRARI This summer at Oshkosh, I was walking along with my daughter Kate, listening to her explain the layout of the AirVenture grounds along with the “have to dos” and the “must sees” to her cousin Nate, who was a first-timer at Oshkosh. The heat that day was almost overwhelming and I was […]
NASA-UND partnership plans unmanned flight test
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton Roads, Va., have a new twist on an old saying, “Look Ma, no hands,” when it comes to piloting a small plane. The new twist is a result of a NASA partnership with The MITRE Corporation and the University of North Dakota (UND). “This a vital step […]
Sept. 14 deadline nears on AOPA-EAA medical petition
Make your voice heard on a request by the AOPA and EAA for an exemption to the 3rd class medical requirements for pilots who fly recreationally. The deadline for comments is Sept. 14, according to AOPA officials, who have posted a page on the association’s site that gives tips on how to present the best […]