A statistical model of daily operations of GA airports may help show unusual activity that could suggest a security threat, researchers at the University of Arkansas say. The models uses factors such as annual number of landings and takeoffs, total number of planes based at an airport, whether an airport has a traffic-control tower, and […]
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New chairman for Wichita Aero Club
Wichita Aero Club Chairman Robert Stangarone will hand over the reins of the club to Patrick Tuttle in January 2012. Tuttle, who previously served as club treasurer, is chief executive officer of ADR, Inc. Stangarone serves as vice president of Corporate Communications for Cessna Aircraft Co. Last week, the 20-member board of directors elected Tuttle […]
WVa declares August ‘GA appreciation month’
West Virginia once again proclaimed the value of general aviation July 26 when Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) declared August 2011 “General Aviation Appreciation Month” in the Mountain State. Tomblin’s predecessor, Joe Manchin (D), was one of the first state leaders to publicly recognize the value of general aviation in December 2009. Tomblin’s proclamation states […]
Redbird Flight Simulations now a corporate member of the IMC Club
Redbird Flight Simulations, a manufacturer of flight training devices, has become a corporate member of the IMC Club and sponsor of the IMC Club’s upcoming IMC (“I aM Current”) initiative. The I aM Current program consists of one challenging approach with emergency practice per month in a Redbird FMX AATD, ensuring IFR currency and increased […]
Lawmakers call for federal intervention on avgas suit
Several members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson requesting federal intervention on an intended lawsuit against FBOs and fuel distributors for supplying and using leaded aviation gasoline in the state of […]
Chico Air Museum acquires F-15 Eagle
The Chico Air Museum’s newest acquisition, an F-15C, is expected to arrive at the Northern California museum Sunday, July 31, after a 3,000-mile truck trip, crossing eight states. “We are extremely pleased to have been selected to display the F-15 Eagle at our museum for our visitors to see and appreciate,” said Norm Rosene, Chico […]
Civil Air Patrol launches 70-year celebration
More than 600 Civil Air Patrol members are taking flight to Louisville, Ky., this month as the all-volunteer U.S. Air Force Auxiliary begins its observance of 70 years of service to America. CAP officially celebrates its 70th anniversary on Dec. 1 of this year, but will get started early at the 2011 Annual Conference and […]
Air Race Classic: An excellent aerial adventure
By AMELIA T. REIHELD As I climbed into the sky southwest-bound over North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound a few weeks ago, the reality hit: I was about to become part of a tradition begun in 1929 by pioneer aviatrixes, determined to prove their mettle to a skeptical men’s aviation world. And it was too late to […]
SubSonex Jet makes first flight
Sonex Aircraft’s SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, made its maiden flight Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wis. The SubSonex was piloted by Bob Carlton, an air show performer and owner of Desert Aerospace. The flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and focused on exploring the low-end of the aircraft’s speed envelope, […]