Sam Lyons is an institution. You might go so far as to say he is a brand name. So much so that in 2010 Sun ’n Fun created an Artist in Residence position and awarded it to Sam. He and his wife, Mindy, now live in Lakeland, Florida, home to Sun ’n Fun, and enjoy […]
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Amelia’s Wheels
Sam Lyon’s latest, “Amelia’s Wheels,” was unveiled at this summer’s AirVenture. “This is really the first woman I have used as subject matter in a painting,” Lyons said with a smile. In fact, it was his wife, Mindy, who suggested Sam undertake a painting that celebrated women in aviation. Sam’s initial thought was to work […]
ASTM magazine launches online presence
ASTM International has launched a revamped online version of its flagship magazine, Standardization News (SN). The magazine’s new website, which is available free to all visitors here, offers more frequently updated ASTM news that is organized into new industry sector gateways. These gateways serve as web portals to news and information about ASTM standards development […]
Fly with the Sporty’s Foundation
The Sporty’s Foundation, in conjunction with the Aircraft Electronics Association, will offer two $3,500 scholarships to AEA member technicians to be used toward a Recreational Pilot Certificate. Administered through the AEA Educational Foundation, the purpose of these scholarships is to give avionics technicians a greater insight into their work by being able to not just […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
The offices of General Aviation News will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving. The Pulse of Aviation will return to your email boxes on Monday, Nov. 28. We hope all of our readers have a wonderful holiday!
Thousands sign petition against new FAA policy
As of Nov. 22, more than 2,400 people have signed an online petition created at “We the People” to gather support against a new FAA policy to begin charging for downloads for charts and navigational products. To get a White House review, the petition must garner 25,000 signatures by Dec. 14. The Aeronautical Navigational Products […]
Jimmy Leeward Memorial Fund created
The Leeward family and the Experimental Aircraft Association have formed the Jimmy Leeward Memorial Fund to benefit EAA’s youth aviation education programs. As a lifelong aviator and an EAA director for more than 30 years, Jimmy Leeward was passionate about flying, EAA officials said. He was also passionate about welcoming others to the world of […]
AOPA spent $810,000 on lobbying
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association spent $810,000 in the third quarter to lobby the federal government on a legislation regarding airport infrastructure and the FAA’s budget, according to an Associated Press report, that notes that the group’s lobbying is up 19% from the $680,000 it spent a year earlier and 11% from the $730,000 […]
Sonoma Jet Center becomes Flight Design dealer
Flight Design West recently tapped Sonoma Jet Center of Sonoma, Calif., as a new Flight Design dealer. Sonoma Jet Center will work through distributor Flight Design West in Las Vegas, Nevada, which has responsibility for the overall western region. “As we continue to grow the Flight Design national network, we are pleased to welcome Sonoma […]