John Knudsen, a partner with the aviation law firm of Byrne Knudsen & White LLP in Denver and a former U.S. Navy aviator, has joined the Strategic Advisory Council for Bye Aerospace, Inc. Knudsen was co-founder, president for government operations and general counsel of Adam Aircraft Industries. Before starting Adam Aircraft he was an aviation […]
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TeamKitfox.com reaches 1,000 members
TeamKitfox.com, an online community for builders, owners, and prospective purchasers, recently surpassed its 1,000th registered member. With more than 4,500 Kitfox kits sold worldwide, membership is expected to increase substantially in the coming months, say developers of the website, which launched in 2008. The centerpiece of TeamKitfox.com is a set of forums where users can […]
Online TV series showcases custom motorcycles inspired by history warbirds
Warbikes LLC has launched a new online TV series for historic warplane and custom motorcycle enthusiasts called “WarBikes — Kickstarting History.” Shows are comprised of multiple mini-series offering viewers an up-close experience as a build team explores the history and craftsmanship behind historic American military aircraft and then produces a custom motorcycle worthy of its […]
Red Bull pilots train in the Arizona desert
With only weeks to go before the first stop of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship, pilots are seeking optimum training conditions in order to be fighting fit for the Abu Dhabi race at the end of March, according to a story at AvStop.com, which notes: “It seems the Arizona desert is an […]
Delta Connection Academy names Woessner Senior VP
Delta Connection Academy (DCA) has named Paul Woessner, Jr. senior vice president. Prior to joining the DCA team, Woessner was with Boeing Training & Flight Services, where he spent four years as a director of flight resources and Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL). His background also includes serving as the North America director of fleet sales […]
AmphibCub takes off
The economic slowdown had at least one bright spot for the aviation industry: New products. Case in point is the AmphibCub, a collaboration between the folks at Baumann Floats and American Legend Aircraft Co., which manufactures the Legend Cub, one of the most popular Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) on the market. Amphibious aircraft are nothing […]
Caught on camera: EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor
The EAA site features a new photo gallery starring the organization’s Ford Tri-Motor. It features not only photos of the plane as it is today, but vintage photographs. Check it out here.
NTSB to study glass cockpits in GA aircraft
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public board meeting March 9 to consider a study on what effect the introduction of glass cockpits into small light general aviation airplanes is having on the safety record of those aircraft. In 2000, almost all new single engine light airplanes were manufactured with conventional analog flight […]
NATA partners with Ohio bizav association
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has partnered with the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) to provide each organization’s members more leverage in tackling state and federal issues, NATA officials say. “NATA looks forward to a collaborative effort with ORBAA and its members as we address issues facing the general aviation community, whether it […]