There is a hole in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) draft five-year plan, says the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The plan, which covers the period from 2010 to 2015, almost completely ignores general aviation and its economic importance to the nation. “In its current form the plan places more emphasis on travel […]
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Flight competition planned for AERO
The German town of Ulm and the Messe Friedrichshafen have joined forces to stage the Berblinger Flight Competition 2011. The technical part of the flight competition for the Berblinger Prize will take place on April 15, 2011, during the AERO Global Show for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen. The prize is valued at 100,000 Euro. The […]
Laboda named to Campers Association board
Amy Laboda has joined the American Air Campers Association advisory board. American Air Campers Association (AACA) is a new association founded by Don Abbott to promote, protect and preserve the combined freedoms of flying and camping in America. Laboda, who has been flying since 15, holds Airline Transport Pilot, glider and gyroplane ratings, and is […]
D-Day pilots featured at DC-3 reunion
At a DC-3 reunion slated this month, The Last Time will host pilots of Douglas C-47s that flew in the D-Day invasion of Europe in World War II — and they will fly to the event in the very airplane that one of these gentlemen actually commanded on that fateful day. Thousands of transport aircraft […]
REMOS appoints Gretchen Jahn COO
Gretchen Jahn has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for REMOS Aircraft. Jahn brings more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing, IT and aviation leadership to her new position. She’s also been a pilot and aircraft owner for more than 20 years. Jahn was most recently director of Knotridge, Limited and provided strategic consulting […]
Wisconsin CFI wins four GA awards
Wanda Zuege, Master Flight Instructor at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) in Wisconsin and owner of Am I High Aviation, LLC recently received four awards: 2010 Wisconsin Certified Flight Instructor Of The Year 2010 Wisconsin FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Of The Year 2010 Certified Flight Instructor Of The Year/Great Lakes Region 2010 FAA […]
Goodyear blimp returns to Oshkosh
The iconic Goodyear blimp will return to the skies over Oshkosh this summer as part of EAA AirVenture 2010, which will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). The “Spirit of Goodyear,” which will arrive on Tuesday, July 27, and depart on Monday, Aug. 2, will be flying regularly during the festivities. […]
Special Olympics athletes reach new heights
Special Olympics Team Minnesota athletes will arrive at the 2010 USA National Games with soaring spirits thanks to the in-kind support of regional corporations as part of the 2010 Citation Special Olympics Airlift coordinated by Cessna Aircraft Co. The 94 athletes comprising Team Minnesota will be among 2,000 Special Olympics athletes scheduled to take part […]
ISW and HIG join Phillips 66 network
Two municipal airports served by fuel marketer The Hiller Group have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealer network: Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (ISW) in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Higginsville Municipal Airport (HIG) in Higginsville, Mo. In operation since 1927, Alexander Field South Wood County Airport is a municipally owned airport in Wisconsin Rapids. […]