Valkaria Airport (X59) lies on the eastern coast of Florida, south of the much larger Melbourne International, and north of Vero Beach Municipal, the home of Piper Aircraft. The non-towered, sleepy airport at Valkaria has no self-esteem problem, however. They’re small and casual and friendly and they like it that way. Social and civic organizations […]
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Tampa-area general aviation airports prepare for Republican convention
Airports in the Tampa area are gearing up for increased traffic later this summer for the Republican National Convention, according to a report in The Tampa Tribune. TFRs will be in place for flights within a 10-mile radius of the Aug. 26 kick-off party in St. Petersburg and the Aug. 27-30 convention in Tampa. The […]
Emmy nominations for aviation film
The aviation documentary “The Restorers – They Were All Volunteers” has been nominated for three Emmys. Produced by Hemlock Films, the pilot episode of “The Restorers” is based on the Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing, their members, and their journey to the 68th Doolittle Raiders Reunion in 2010 in Dayton, Ohio. The Minnesota Wing is […]
International Learn to Fly Day event planned for FDK
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is teaming with Maryland’s Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) to host International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, June 2. The event, part of a worldwide effort, will include a free day-long event designed to introduce the local community to general aviation. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., AOPA […]
NY governor proclaims ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’
New York Governor Cuomo has declared May “Aviation Appreciation Month.” In New York, the aviation industry accounts for more than $50 billion of economic activity every year and employs more than 394,500 people throughout the state. General aviation generates more than $1 billion in economic impact annually in New York, and supports 8,600 jobs. “We […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome airshows take off
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will launch its 2012 airshow season June 2, with staff and volunteers meeting for the annual airshow update. A free public open house will follow the meeting at 1 p.m. New volunteers are invited to come out and sign up on that day because everyone who works on the airfield must attend […]
‘Diamond Lil’ suffers hydraulic malfunction
The Commemorative Air Force’s B-24, “Diamond Lil,” experienced a hydraulic malfunction during a scheduled passenger flight at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, Saturday, May 26. The crew followed all safety protocols and took every precaution to ensure the safety of everyone on board, CAF officials said, noting there were no injuries […]
Reno Air Races a go
The Reno Air Races will be a go, according to a report at EAA.org, which notes that the Reno Air Racing Association has secured a $100 million insurance policy for the races, which will be held Sept. 12-16 at Stead Airport.
BIA gets grant to upgrade general aviation area
Work will soon begin on a $4.9 million renovation of the general aviation area at Bangor International Airport (BIA). According to a report in the Bangor Daily News, the work is expected to be complete by October, weather permitting. The $4,913,126 grant will be used to renovate the general aviation apron .