Several members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson requesting federal intervention on an intended lawsuit against FBOs and fuel distributors for supplying and using leaded aviation gasoline in the state of […]
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Chico Air Museum acquires F-15 Eagle
The Chico Air Museum’s newest acquisition, an F-15C, is expected to arrive at the Northern California museum Sunday, July 31, after a 3,000-mile truck trip, crossing eight states. “We are extremely pleased to have been selected to display the F-15 Eagle at our museum for our visitors to see and appreciate,” said Norm Rosene, Chico […]
Civil Air Patrol launches 70-year celebration
More than 600 Civil Air Patrol members are taking flight to Louisville, Ky., this month as the all-volunteer U.S. Air Force Auxiliary begins its observance of 70 years of service to America. CAP officially celebrates its 70th anniversary on Dec. 1 of this year, but will get started early at the 2011 Annual Conference and […]
Air Race Classic: An excellent aerial adventure
By AMELIA T. REIHELD As I climbed into the sky southwest-bound over North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound a few weeks ago, the reality hit: I was about to become part of a tradition begun in 1929 by pioneer aviatrixes, determined to prove their mettle to a skeptical men’s aviation world. And it was too late to […]
SubSonex Jet makes first flight
Sonex Aircraft’s SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, made its maiden flight Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wis. The SubSonex was piloted by Bob Carlton, an air show performer and owner of Desert Aerospace. The flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and focused on exploring the low-end of the aircraft’s speed envelope, […]
Why pilots make great CEOs
The kind of risk-seeking behavior that motivates certain people to fly personal aircraft may also make them effective corporate leaders, according to a new study co-authored by professors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Oregon. Merging finance and psychology research to explore the role that genetics plays in CEO behavior, finance […]
Future of Flight expects millionth visitor
The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour at Paine Field in the Seattle area is expected to welcome its 1 millionth visitor this week. A short ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12. That lucky visitor will receive a VIP tour of the Boeing assembly plant, a VIP gallery tour, […]
New Hampshire creates fund to improve airports
A new means to provide money for New Hampshire airports recently took flight, with passage of legislation creating an aeronautical fund to maintain and promote state airports not eligible for federal funds. According to a report at NBAA.org, there are 24 public-use airports in the Granite State, but only 12 are eligible to be federally […]
WAI: ‘Bring your daughter’ to conference
This year’s International Women in Aviation Conference, scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, will include a day-long program called “Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day,” with the mission of providing a forum to introduce girls from ages 10 to 18 to the aviation community with an emphasis on career opportunities. “Bring Your Daughter […]