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Senior management changes at Cessna
Cessna Aircraft Co. has tapped Peter Wilkinson to head Cessna’s McCauley Propeller Systems operations as general manager, while Bill Collier will assume control of the turbine and propeller aircraft parts distribution groups for Cessna. Wilkinson, formerly vice president of Cessna Parts Distribution (CPD2), will have responsibility for the entire McCauley value stream, including manufacturing, engineering, […]
CPA launches new website, new newsletter
The California Pilots Association has launched a new website at www.calpilots.org. You can also access their latest (July/August 2010) newsletter or their archives.
Flight Ops Cam: Your own black box
Have you or someone you know attempted to record a flying lesson with a hand-held video camera? Although cameras are much smaller than they used to be, no matter how you do it, invariably the video is motion-sickness-inducing shaky and the audio is pretty much worthless because you can’t hear the instructor or the student […]
Name that Lyons painting at AirVenture
LAKELAND, Fla. – Aviation artist Sam Lyons latest work features a Cub on floats in a tropical setting. Its title will be determined by a “Name the Painting” contest to be held at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 26 through August 1. Attendees are invited to stop by the Lyons Studio booth 2028 in Building B. […]
In development: Sea Eagle
Natural disasters, piracy and political situations require immediate response, including rapid delivery of emergency supplies, personnel, equipment, or troops to troubled locations could make the difference between life and death. That’s why John Nattinger has designed the Sea Eagle, a seaplane with a patented wing morphing design that transforms into a surface vessel utilizing wind […]
Homebuilders Hangar debuts at Oshkosh
Aviators who take to the skies in aircraft they built themselves will share their tips of the trade at the new Homebuilders Hangar, supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., debuting at EAA AirVenture 2010, July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., which has supported aircraft builders and […]
Mother and son solo on the same day
By HENRY M. HOLDEN, For General Aviation News May 6 was a very special day for Kevin Barbee and his mother, Vickie. It was Kevin’s 16th birthday — and the day that both student pilots soloed for the first time at Henderson-Oxford Airport (HNZ) in North Carolina. Since Kevin didn’t have his driver’s license, his […]
DC-3 reunion to bring together veterans
The year 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the iconic Douglas DC-3 and what is likely to be last time for a large reunion of aluminum and engines with the people that saw it all. The Last Time’s four-day reunion activities at Whiteside County Airport, in Rock Falls, Illinois, on July […]