Fantasy of Flight will host its Fifth Annual Roar n’ Soar, a two-day racing extravaganza showcasing the classic racing machines built for land, sea or air. The event returns for its fifth year with a jam-packed roster of events, including aerial demonstrations, classic car slalom competitions, exhibition fly-bys from vintage race boats, an aerial “dog […]
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Last call to apply for 2012 WAI scholarships
Less than a week remains to apply for one of the many Women in Aviation, International (WAI) scholarships which will be distributed at WAI’s annual conference early next year. For 2012, 68 individual scholarships valued at $470,431 will be awarded. The deadline for submission is Monday, Nov. 14. You must be a WAI member to […]
Vietnam soldier to speak at Air Zoo
In honor of Veterans Day, Sgt. Orville Smith will give a special presentation, “A Day in the Life of a Vietnam Soldier,” to Air Zoo visitors on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Sgt. Smith will share what his experience was like as a tank commander and platoon sergeant through a collection of photographs he […]
UAA Sorenson Award presented to Allen
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its 2011 Frank E. Sorenson Award to Dr. R. Troy Allen, Assistant Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Indiana State University (ISU). The Sorenson Award, presented at the UAA Fall Education Conference Awards Banquet in Indianapolis, recognized Dr. Allen for “outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research/ scholarship.” Sponsored by […]
GA shipments and billings improve, but still on decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has reported that worldwide deliveries of general aviation airplanes in the first nine months of 2011 dropped 9.8% as compared to the same period last year, to a total of 1,227. Industry billings fell 10.2%, from $13.5 billion to $12.1 billion. “These shipments and billings numbers […]
Senate includes BARR in appropriations bill
The U.S. Senate passed an appropriations bill on Nov. 1 that includes language reinstating the Block Aircraft Registration (BARR) program, which the Department of Transportation began dismantling last summer, according to a report at EAA.org. The bill, which passed by a 69-30 vote, now returns to the House of Representatives for final consideration. In September, […]
Aviation’s economic impact in Pennsylvania
An economic impact study commissioned by PennDOT reveals that Pennsylvania’s aviation industry is creating jobs and significant revenue that reinforces the impact of airports on local economies. “This study proves that investments we’re making in aviation in Pennsylvania are paying dividends for Pennsylvanians,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “Airport access stimulates businesses, supports 5% […]
UAA presents Laursen Award to Prather
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its V. L. Laursen Award for 2011 to Dr. C. Daniel Prather of Middle Tennessee State University. The award, presented at the UAA Fall Education Conference Awards Banquet in Indianapolis, recognized Dr. Prather for teaching excellence in collegiate aviation education. The Laursen Award honors former Trans World Airline Captain […]
Gasper to manage FBO at UNU
Wisconsin Aviation Inc. has appointed Mary Gasper as the new facility manager at the Dodge County Airport (UNU), in Juneau, Wisconsin. Gasper brings with her experience as interim manager and several aeronautical ratings, as well as being an owner of a general aviation single engine aircraft, company officials said. For more information: WisconsinAviation.com