EAA Chapter 551 in St. Cloud/Little Falls, Minn., is one of the more active chapters, regularly scheduling fly-outs throughout the state. Member Mark Priglmeier regularly sends us updates on their adventures, as well as lots of cool photos. Their latest adventure, to Starbuck Airport (D32), included a Chris Cakes (pancake) breakfast, as well as a […]
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Changes afoot for LSA certification?
The FAA is considering making some major changes in the way Special Light Sport Aircraft are approved, according to a recent report on AVweb, which notes that FAA officials have informed the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association that, in the future, LSA manufacturers may have to pass a compliance audit conducted by a specially trained cadre […]
New aircraft in works for Cessna
Textron Inc., parent company to Cessna, is preparing for the economy’s recovery, with new aircraft in the works. In an interview with Bloomberg, Chief Executive Officer Scott Donnelly said new models and upgrades to existing aircraft may come as soon as 2012. The story quotes him as saying: “The programs are there, the teams are […]
FAA may boost GA airport funding
A shakeup in the methods by which federal funds are allocated to GA airports through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) could soon be in the works, according to a recent report at Aviation International News’ website, which notes that FAA Director of Airport Safety and Standards Michael O’Donnell said his agency will be assembling a […]
Boy Scouts have aviation adventure
Chesapeake Sport Pilot Flight School, and Annapolis EAA Chapters 532 and Laurel Chapter 4, recently partnered to present a one-day aviation workshop and Young Eagles Rally for 68 local Boy Scouts. The workshop was held at the Bay Bridge Airport (W29) in Stevensville, Md. The Youth Aviation Adventure program was started in Ohio in 1997 […]
Rotax guru slates Oshkosh forums
Phil Lockwood, one of the nation’s most knowledgeable experts on the Rotax engine, will present new information on the 912 series, as well as give up-to-date fuel advice during two forums at this month’s Airventure in Oshkosh. The first forum will be held Tuesday, at 10 a.m., focusing on the latest improvements made to the […]
Women in Aerospace exhibit opens
Opening July 10, “Chasing Horizons: Women in Aerospace” is a new exhibit produced by The Museum of Flight in Seattle that portrays the history of women in the aerospace industry. The story begins with the pioneer French aeronaut Élisabeth Thible, who became the first woman to fly in a balloon in 1784, and it continues […]
Nine earn Master Instructor accreditation
Nine CFIs were accredited in June as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. […]
The Barnstormers Tour finale
Stearman pilot Sarah Wilson, who is participating in the American Barnstormers Tour, files this report from the tour’s last stop at Chandler Field Airport (AXN) in Alexandria, Minn.: The wind followed us to Alexandria, but the lakes and the lush green countryside more than made up for it. Wind was such a big part of […]