During World War II, approximately 6,000 people were trained as glider pilots for the U.S. Army Air Force. They proudly wore the silver wings with the “G” designation, which officially stood for Glider, although some of the men declared that the “G” really stood for Guts. During the 1960s, a few of these men decided […]
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CAP prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary
By JOHN SALVADOR On Dec. 1, the Civil Air Patrol will observe its 70th anniversary. CAP’s rich history of service began during World War II when volunteers, led by civilian pilots, flew their own planes at their own expense to support the nation’s war efforts, ultimately spotting 143 German submarines, attacking 57, and sinking two. […]
CPA November/December newsletter online
The newsletter for the California Pilots Association is online and available for download here.
Embry-Riddle partners with Chinese universities
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has entered into agreements to create collaborative degree programs with the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics-Jincheng College (NUAA-JC). “With the dramatic growth in China’s aviation sector, the need is increasing for specialized engineers and business managers,” said Richard Heist, executive vice president […]
Sky Hope Network launches holiday fundraiser
Sky Hope Network has launched a holiday fundraiser, with donors receiving “Santa’s Flight Crew” wings. On a journey to solve her own children’s disappointment, Sky Hope Board member Jo Damato discovered a way to turn the dilemma of her pilot husband being away for the holidays into a way to help other people. She created […]
Florida State taps Sunrise Aviation for flight training
Sunrise Aviation has been chosen by Florida State College at Jacksonville as the exclusive flight training vendor for students in FSCJ’s Professional Pilot Technology program. Flight students will receive training at Sunrise Aviation’s FAA approved satellite at Cecil Airport co-located in FSCJ’s Cecil Center South facilities. Pilot training at Cecil Airport began this fall with […]
LHW joins Avfuel network
Midcoast Regional Airport (LHW) at Wright Army Airfield in Hinesville, Ga. has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs. Named for its convenient position between the commercial hubs of Savannah and Brunswick, as well as being located midway between Charleston, S.C., and Jacksonville, Fla., Midcoast Regional Airport opened for operation in November 2007. Situated within Fort […]
Three promoted at West Star GJT
West Star Aviation recently promoted Ken Rice, T.J. Jaeger and Jason Blust at the company’s Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) location. Ken Rice, who previously held the position of Gulfstream/Learjet Program Manager, has been promoted to Director of Maintenance. In this new position, he will oversee all maintenance operations at the GJT facility. T.J. Jaeger has […]
Safe Flight taps new head of program management department
Safe Flight Instrument Corporation, a manufacturer of aircraft lift instrumentation and control systems, has appointed Matthew Greene Vice President of Program Management. Since joining Safe Flight in October 2003, he has taken on increasing roles of responsibility within the organization, most recently as Vice President of Marketing. In this new role, he will be responsible […]