Would you like to be a mentor, but you’re not exactly sure what to do? The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) can help you figure it out. “We’re here to answer questions,” noted SAFE’s Doug Stewart, one of the founding members of the organization, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary at Sun ‘n […]
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‘Girls Take Flight’
The girls of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County in Florida headed into the air as they participated in a “Girls Take Flight” program during spring break. During the week of March 29-April 2, girls learned about careers in aviation, toured the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, practice flying in a flight simulator and then went for a […]
As Sun ‘n Fun kicks off, new LAL director reminds pilots ‘we’re here the rest of year’
You might say Gene Conrad is in the family business. The new director of Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL), home to this week’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, was born in Oshkosh, where his father was director of the airport. Conrad grew up on airports, as his dad took over management positions at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) […]
Lindbergh Foundation awards grants
The Lindbergh Foundation has awarded eight Lindbergh grants to individuals around the world who are conducting research projects dedicated to finding innovative solutions to our global environmental challenges. “The Lindbergh Grants program is an investment in people. We take great pride in the work of the researchers we support. By backing individuals who use scientific […]
LoPresti names new CEO
LoPresti Aviation has named RJ Siegel Chief Executive Officer at the new LoPresti offices in Sebastian, Florida. Siegel, a pilot, aircraft homebuilder, educator, engineer and businessman, was a member of the original MacIntosh team at Apple Computer. He also designed the first aviation iPod based, black-box system which simultaneously plays music, logs flight data, phones […]
Washington state says no to tax increase
The Washington state House voted April 11 to approve a tax revenue bill, without the aircraft excise tax increase that legislators had earlier insisted on keeping in the bill, according to a report at AOPA.org. The story notes that lawmakers had proposed a 0.5% annual excise tax on aircraft based in the state, an increase […]
Alto 100: All-metal SLSA to debut at Sun ’n Fun
Targeted at flight schools and cross-country LSA owners, the Alto 100 will make its U.S. debut at Sun ’n Fun this week. The LSA features a 100-hp Rotax 912S engine and Sensenich carbon fiber ground adjustable prop; Matco wheels and brakes; a 7-inch Dynon Skyview EFIS/EMS glass; PS Engineering intercom; and electric pitch and roll […]
European manufacturers unite as LAMA-EU
In a meeting of 33 leading light aircraft manufacturers and two national producer organizations last week at Aero Friedrichshafen, LAMA-EU was founded as an independent section of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA). “I am pleased to report we collected 35 signatures as we launch LAMA-EU,” reported Jan Fridrich, the leader of the session who […]
Cessna ‘cautiously optimistic’ about piston rebound
Officials at Cessna Aircraft Co. remain optimistic, but cautious, about the predicted rebound in general aviation’s piston segment. “We see a number of indications that the general economy may be stabilizing and that should eventually translate into a return to growth in the piston market,” said John Doman, vice president, Worldwide Propeller Aircraft Sales, on […]