When the Senate approved a long-sought FAA reauthorization bill, it surprised — and pleased — many. (See Charles Spence’s report on the approval here). But those same people may not be so pleased to hear that the bill now heads into potentially lengthy and divisive talks with the House over pro-union and other differences, according […]
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Eclipse production to resume, new owner promises
Production of the Eclipse EA-500 jet will resume, Eclipse Aerospace CEO Mason Holland said in a story in Aviation Week. The story notes that Holland “declined to say exactly when that will occur or at what rate. Rather, he says, formal announcements about the very light jet program will be coming soon and should clarify […]
Service difficulty reporting system in the works
The FAA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for the development and deployment of a web-based service difficulty reporting system to be used by general aviation type clubs. The primary objective of the system is to assist type clubs (user/owner of various models of Beech, Cessna, or Piper airplanes), and other interested general aviation […]
Pappy Boyington film showing celebrates National Medal of Honor Day
A special film screening of “Pappy Boyington Field,” a documentary about the Idaho airfield, will be held in Boise to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, as well as Idaho native Pappy Boyington. Boyington was the leader of the famed Black Sheep Squadron in the Pacific during World War II. An ace fighter […]
CAF to offer Warbird rides at Sun ‘n Fun
Among the thousands of aircraft descending on Florida’s Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) for this year’s Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13-18, will be historic military aircraft flown by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). “It’s amazing to see the reaction when a gaggle of Warbirds fly overhead,” said […]
The ‘wind’ in your hair…
You can get away with all sorts of daring fashion moves at air shows and fly ins. One of the more popular items is the classic baseball cap with a miniature windsock atop it, giving a new twist to the old saying “the wind in your hair.” A word of warning: While it might be […]
Sun ‘n Fun campus boasts new hangar, relocated Parts Exchange
The campus of the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In & Expo will have a slightly different look for this year’s 36th annual event, which will be held April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. A new exhibit hangar has been opened for this year’s fly-in and the popular Parts Exchange aviation consignment […]
Pioneer pilot Elinor Smith dies at 98
Elinor Smith (Sullivan), aviation pioneer and record-setting pilot, died Friday, March 19, in Palo Alto, California, at the age of 98. One of the youngest and most daring pilots of the 1920s, Smith set numerous records for endurance, altitude, and speed. She also worked as a test pilot. But she is perhaps best remembered as […]
EAA SportAir Workshops slated
SportAir Workshop programs return to the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh as well as Griffin, Georgia, in the upcoming weeks. On April 9-11, the E-LSA Repairman Inspection course will be held in Oshkosh. The course allows participants to earn an FAA Repairman/Inspection certificate for their experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA). Those who successfully complete the FAA-approved […]