The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for 2012: Joseph R. Fleeman of Lawrenceburg, an award-winning antique aircraft restoration craftsman; Gen. Bruce K. Holloway, USAF (1912-1999) of Knoxville, a decorated World War II ace, SAC Commander and Vice Chief-of-Staff USAF; Robert E. “Bob” Minter, Sr. of Gallatin, founder of the hall of […]
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UAS topic of Las Vegas conference
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host “Unmanned Systems North America 2012” in Las Vegas, August 6-9. The show’s website brags of 500+ exhibitors, 8,000+ attendees, delegates from more than 40 countries and 100 educational sessions. FAA’s Acting Administrator, Michael Huerta is just one of seven keynote speakers.
RAF summer newsletter available
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has released its Summer 2012 newsletter. Content includes: Glacier Park education summit, Gains in Recreational Use Statutes, Legacy Rock at Oshkosh, Fire Hubs spark interest, GAMA’s Pete Bunce joins RAF as Director, Ryan Field Fly-In report and more.
Company launches to scatter ashes
It’s not uncommon to scatter ashes from airplanes, but a new company in Boulder has taken final disposition of cremated remains to a new level. Launching a high-performance glider aircraft near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Aerial Tribute provides access to stratospheric thermals, which ascend to altitudes so high as to allow some of […]
AOPA expands insurance offerings
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Insurance Services has undergone a transformation designed to bring members a variety of expanded coverage options. In addition to traditional light aircraft and non-owned aircraft coverage, AOPA Insurance Services has the ability to assist with any type of general aviation insurance need from flying clubs to flight schools […]
Patient AirLift Services reaches milestone
Patient AirLift Services (PALS), a nonprofit volunteer pilot organization, reached a major milestone July 22 when it completedits 1,000th charitable flight flying Afghanistan war veteran and double leg amputee Marine Corporal Jessie Fletcher from Boston to Baltimore. Corporal Fletcher, a Purple Heart Medal recipient who was wounded by an IED blast during his second deployment […]
General aviation operations down at LGB
A report in the Long Beach Business Journal notes that general aviation activity at Long Beach Airport (LGB) in California, dropped about 24% in the first six months of the year compared to the same time last year. That’s a trend that worries GA businesses at the field, according to the report.
HEF to extend runway
In July, Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), Virginia’s largest regional airport, began construction to extend its longest runway by an extra 500 feet. The five-phase project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30 at a total cost of $4.4 million. The airport received an FAA grant for $3,974,723 (90% of the cost) and $353,309 from […]
BRS to open national service center
BRS Aerospace has partnered with US Aviation of Denton, Texas, to create a National Service Center that provides new installation, inspection, removal, replacement, and repack services of its whole airframe parachute recovery systems. Services are provided for general aviation aircraft that include the Cessna 162, 172 and 182, the Symphony, and all Light Sport Aircraft […]