For the second year, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has presented $10,000 checks to the five aviation charities receiving the most support from pilots casting votes for their favorite among the twenty finalists announced in March. This year’s recipients are: The Civil Air Patrol: This additional funding will be used to expand their Aerospace Connections in […]
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Flight training relief becomes law in California
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 619 into law as Chapter 309. SB 619 provides relief to many of the flight training facilities that were facing burdensome regulation from the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). With the signing of SB 619, flight training providers and flight training programs that pose no […]
GA appreciation month in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has declared September “General Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month” during the Pennsylvania Aviation and Aerospace Conference held at State College. Corbett was on hand at the opening of the conference to announce the signing of the proclamation. Annually, general aviation generates $6 billion in economic impact while supporting 4,500 jobs at […]
West Star names new operations manager at SUS
West Star Aviation recently appointed Jeff Messmer operations manager at its newest facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Mo. With over 20 years of aircraft experience, Messmer began his career as an aircraft structural technician for the U.S. Army. Most recently, he held the position of Bombardier Customer Support Manager for […]
In the pink: Judie Betz’s one-of-a-kind RV-12
I was shooting photos of a vintage airplane at AirVenture when a man came up to me and asked if I was the owner of the RV-12 in homebuilt parking. “What makes you ask if it is mine?” I asked, thinking it was one of the stranger questions I have been asked at AirVenture. “Because […]
Cirrus celebrates 5,000th delivery
On opening day of the AOPA Aviation Summit, Cirrus Aircraft celebrated a milestone with the delivery of its 5,000th airplane. The company, which began production in Duluth, Minn., 11 years ago, has delivered aircraft to more than 60 countries around the world. The 5000th SR airplane has been purchased by Joe Whisenhunt of Little Rock, […]
Skycatcher deliveries surpass 100
Cessna officials said today at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Hartford that it has surpassed 100 deliveries of the Model 162 Skycatcher Light-Sport Aircraft. The milestone 100th aircraft was delivered to Sporty’s Pilot Shop this summer and will be given away in Sporty’s annual drawing early next year. Cessna began deliveries of the Skycatcher in […]
Fly-In and Help Out
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, pilots are invited to join in Bahamas Habitat’s upcoming Fly-In & Help Out weekend Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The organization is extending an open invitation to all interested aircraft owners and pilots to join this mission, which benefits the disaster relief and habitat repair operations of […]
Second AOPA Flight Training Summit draws 100
Less than one year after the first AOPA Flight Training Summit, the AOPA Flight Training Student Retention Initiative presented its findings at a gathering of nearly 100 participants in Hartford, Conn., prior to AOPA Aviation Summit. According to a report at AOPA.org, AOPA Director of Flight Training Initiatives Jennifer Storm has spearheaded the initiative. She […]