Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) has initiated new user fees for GA aircraft, according to a story at KCYB.com, which notes that small aircraft will be charged $10 to $25 to land, taxi and park on the ramp. Five and six passenger planes will pay about $150, while corporate jets that carry nine to 15 […]
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Ranger Airfield Fly-In this weekend
Ranger Airfield’s Fly-In & Airshow No. 4 is slated for May 27-29. The air show is a fundraiser to help keep F23 open, organizers said, noting there is some information pilots need to know before they fly in: Rwy 1-19 is now 3,415 feet. The Texas Department of Transportation approved the extension mid May. Visit […]
Narco Avionics a ‘no-asset’ bankruptcy
According to a report at AOPA.org, the trustee presiding over the liquidation of Narco Avionics described proceedings in the case May 19 as a “no-asset corporate bankruptcy,” and he suggested that any owners of radios under repair at the company’s Fort Washington, Pa., headquarters seek legal assistance for the return of their property. Read the […]
Lightspeed Aviation first IMC Club corporate member
Headset manufacturer Lightspeed Aviation has become the first corporate member of the IMC Club and sponsor of the IMC Club’s upcoming membership drive. In becoming a corporate member, Lightspeed Aviation is also donating a Zulu headset, which will be used as a prize during the upcoming membership drive, club officials said. “I am absolutely thrilled […]
WAC Golf Classic slated
The Wichita Aero Club will host its second annual Golf Classic, held again in conjunction with the PGA Nationwide Tour Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. This year’s tournament includes longest putt and closest-to-the-pin contests and a chance to win a new car. The Wichita Aero Club Golf Classic gives you the opportunity to play on […]
St. Augustine Air Show returns
After a five-year hiatus, the St. Augustine Air Show returns to the Northeast Florida Regional Airport Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 – 29, with a special salute to veterans. Proceeds from this year’s air show benefit United Way of St. Johns County, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Naval Special Warfare […]
Million Air SLC CEO finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year
Million Air – Salt Lake City’s President and CEO William Haberstock has been selected as one of 25 finalists for the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Utah Region. Nominations were taken from across Utah, with the finalists selected by an independent panel of judges made up of regional business, […]
Flight training meetings kick off
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wants to hear from anyone who has ever taken flying lessons, asking for their input at a series of regional meetings that kicks off May 24 in Fairfield, N.J., followed by meetings in Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Orlando. AOPA launched the Flight Training Student Retention Initiative […]
More women in aviation
The number of women pilots has increased since 2000 by 18.6% and the number of those with ATP certificates is up 35%, while the number of male pilots has dropped, according to a review of FAA statistics by AVweb’s Glenn Pew. Read his full report here.