A slightly different rudder leads a master restorer to a true aviation find By DAVID NIXON It has been said, “the devil is in the details.” This is especially so in aviation. Whether you are flying or fixing an airplane, the details matter. For an aircraft museum it is doubly important. The Western Antique Airplane […]
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Medicals go paperless
Starting Oct. 1, all pilots will have to complete their applications for medicals online at FAA MedXPress.com. When MedXPress was introduced in 2007, it was the FAA’s intention to “eventually make the entire process paperless,” according to Federal Air Surgeon Fred Tilton. “We wanted to offer a transition time to give pilots the opportunity to […]
CAP takes part in Super Bowl airspace security exercise
Members of Civil Air Patrol’s Ohio and Indiana wings will take to the skies today, four days before the Super Bowl, as part of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-1st Air Force’s exercise preparing fighters to protect the airspace around Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, site of the football championship game. The NORAD […]
AOPA calls on FCC to revoke LightSquared approval
AOPA is calling for the Federal Communications Commission to revoke LightSquared’s conditional approval to develop a mobile-satellite network, noting that “a technical committee that analyzed test data has concluded that the transmissions pose intractable interference problems for aviation navigation and other uses of GPS.” Read the full report here.
Ross Perot Jr., Senator West to speak at Texas Aviation Summit
There is a rich, century-old history of aviation in North Texas, and the future appears to be bright as a new strategic vision is expected to be finalized in early 2012 to advance general aviation and heliport resources in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In addition to the draft vision and recommendations outlined in […]
West Star Aviation named Grand Junction Business of the Year
West Star Aviation has been named Business of the Year by the Grand Junction, Colo., Chamber of Commerce. West Star was chosen by past winners of the award and is being recognized for its contributions to the local community. With more than 300 employees, West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction (GJT) facility ranks among the largest […]
DRE 8001 headset now with Bluetooth
Headsets Inc. has unveiled the new model DRE 8001 active noise reduction headset with Bluetooth. This new headset is made in America and integrates a new LYNX Bluetooth audio controller into the existing DRE 6001 headset, company officials said. The LYNX is a complete audio/comm/power controller providing Bluetooth, Hi-Fi amplification of audio input, rechargeable lithium-ion […]
Cecil Airport receives safety award
Florida’s Cecil Airport (VQQ) has been awarded the FAA Southern Region’s 2011 General Aviation Airport Safety Award for its efforts in safety. This award was based on the development and implementation of specific airport safety programs, and other accomplishments, that resulted in improved safety, according to officials. Cecil Airport put into practice several programs that […]
Ground school, AirVenture camp scholarships available
For the sixth year running, the Cascade Warbirds is accepting scholarship applications. This year, students can apply for either Private Pilot Ground School and Introduction Flights or a trip to EAA AirVenture Aviation Camp 2012 to be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field, Seattle, and with Avian Flight Center at the […]