EAA 551’s Mark Priglmeier, who may be GA’s best ambassador, recently sent us a note, telling us of a wonderful aviation experience that started, unhappily enough, with a mechanical issue: “Alright all you aviation buffs, what are some things we look for when we fly somewhere? Convenient lodging, dining, attractions, and shopping top my list. […]
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SAIB: Goodyear Aviation tires
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerting pilots and aircraft manufacturers of possible inner tube failures made from butyl rubber by Goodyear Aviation Tires. According to the FAA, there have been several reports of Goodyear inner tube failures during cold weather operations. The failures were reported following short flights or following […]
Museum sponsors Wings of Freedom Tour
MAPS Air Museum in North Canton, Ohio, will sponsor the Collings Foundation‘s “Wings of Freedom Tour” Friday, Aug. 12, through Monday, Aug. 15. The foundation will fly its B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, and P-51 Mustang to the museum. Arrival is set for 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, with departure slated for noon on Monday. A […]
$12 million in grants to improve Washington airports
Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Grant Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than […]
Delaware proclaims aviation month
Declaring that general aviation GA and local airports play “a vital role in the lives of our citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and farms,” Delaware Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matthew Denn recently issued a proclamation declaring July 2011 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in the state. Delaware, known […]
Priest pilots flock to Iowa
The National Association of Priest Pilots, which promotes aviation and teaches others how it helps the cause of the church, recently had their annual gathering in Mason City, Iowa. According to a report from local television station KIMT, the group has been gathering annually for the past 50 years. Read the report here.
Long Beach to celebrate 100th anniversary of Cal Rodgers’ epic flight
A series of events celebrating Cal Rodgers’ flight from Sheespshead Bay, N.Y., to Long Beach, California, will takeoff Saturday, Sept. 17 – the same day Rodgers began his transcontinental quest 100 years ago. Just eight years after the Wright brothers’ first flight, Rodgers proved that man could fly across the United States. This daredevil aviator, […]
Artists, Authors and Photographers Weekend at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York opens its gates on Aug. 13 and 14 for Artists, Authors and Photographers to display their creations and create new ones. It’s a special opportunity to immortalize the aerodrome’s historic aviation-related collection and for authors to sign and sell books, officials note. On Sunday, Aug. 14, the aerodrome will […]
Iowa GA Rally Aug. 17
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association will hold an Iowa General Aviation Rally Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations Center at the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids. The rally will highlight the importance of the general aviation industry in Iowa. Confirmed speakers include: Pete Bunce, President & CEO […]