The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is offering active-duty military a complimentary one-year membership in AOPA. The free membership comes as the nation celebrates Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day and is designed to allow military members to take their love of aviation beyond their uniform, officials said. “We have an amazing array of […]
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Traffic quadruples at DPA during NATO
Traffic at DuPage Airport (DPA) in Chicago quadrupled May 21 as a result of Temporary Flight Restrictions over the city of Chicago during the NATO conference. Officials at the general aviation facility said the of traffic “far exceeded” their expectations. “It speaks well for the airport that we were able to handle it without delays, […]
Air Zoo to host international art exhibit
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On June 3 the Air Zoo will unveil the 2012 American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) International Aerospace Art Exhibit. The exhibit will feature more than 50 pieces of aviation and space artwork, ranging from photographs, to paintings and sculptures. “The exhibit will include artwork from more than 30 world-renowned aviation and […]
In observance of Memorial Day
The Pulse of Aviation will not publish on Monday, May 28, as the General Aviation News offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. It will return to its regular schedule on Tuesday, May 29.
Trade Show Aviation Idaho a hit
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The May 18-19 Trade Show Aviation Idaho held in the gleaming AeroMark hangar at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport seemed a hit among both the attendees and vendors. While not packed with attendees either day, those who did show up made for lively and genuine conversation. These smaller events allow people […]
Pennsylvania House passes tax exemption
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed a bill, by a vote of 179 to 19, to exempt aircraft purchases and maintenance from the state’s 6% sales tax. This action, say supporters, will return jobs and competitiveness to the state’s aviation industry. Officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said they worked with the […]
Recreating Lindbergh’s flight — in an electric plane
Electric vehicle pioneer Chip Yates is making plans for an all-electric recreation of Charles Lindbergh’s famous trans-Atlantic flight in 1927. According to a report at Wired.com, Yates is betting that, like Lindbergh’s, his airplane will fly non-stop to Paris. He plans on flying at least as fast as Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, and for […]
Sporty’s Fly-In draws record crowds
Thanks in part to an ideal day for both flying and strolling around a beautiful general aviation airport, Sporty’s annual fly-in drew more than 1,000 attendees, arriving both by car and airplane. Approximately 200 aircraft arrived during the fly-in, making Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport one busy place on Saturday, May 19. Attractions included dozens of commercial […]
1940’s Ball at Boulder Airport
The 4th Annual 1940’s World War II Era Ball, featuring a Casablanca theme, will be held Saturday, June 16, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Boulder Airport in Colorado. The USO-style show will feature celebrity impersonators, including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and The Andrews Sisters! The evening will also feature World War II planes, […]