Are you one of the many aviation enthusiasts who collects patches from AirVenture and other air shows? The question becomes, how do you display them? You could put them on a jacket, but let’s face it, you probably won’t get much of a chance to wear it at AirVenture because of the heat. However, if […]
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Birds rumble on the runway
The Proud Bird Restaurant near the Los Angeles International Airport, is hosting Runway Rumble on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., an event commemorating World War II veterans and aviation history, complete with historic planes, cars, and live music reminiscent of Bette Midler and the Andrew Sisters. “Aviation is built into the foundation of […]
RC air show takes off Sept. 4
DAYTON, Ohio — The annual Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force typically features jets, warbirds and other aircraft that visitors can see flying overhead. But this year visitors will have a chance to see these acrobatic maneuvers from a whole new perspective on Sept. 4-6. John McNees […]
August marks Flying Tiger 68th Anniversary
by Phil Raschke The month of August marks the 68th Anniversary of the famous World War II flying group known as the “Flying Tigers”. This unit came to life in Rangoon, Burma in 1941 under the leadership of BG Claire Chennault. With fewer than 100 planes, 60 pilots and difficult living conditions, Chennault created the […]
Lew Wallick, 85
Mr. Lew Wallick was a long-time Boeing test pilot who pass away August 19. From a story in the Seattle Times: On his first airplane ride at age 12, S.L. “Lew” Wallick Jr. was so comfortable he stood up in the biplane’s open cockpit to get a better view.
NTSB makes Hudson River safety recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board today released five recommendations for FAA rule changes relating to the Aug. 8 midair collision between an airplane and a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson River. NTSB suggests the FAA: 1. Establish a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) for the exclusions to the class B airspace around New York City; […]
New runway opens at GED
A new crosswind runway has opened at Delaware’s Sussex County Airport (GED). Runway 10-28 opened Aug. 25 at the airport, which is near Georgetown. The new $5.5 million runway replaces a smaller airstrip, Runway 13-31, that has been closed and is part of the airport’s taxiway system. For more information: SussexCountyde.gov
Air shows break all-time attendance records
With five months completed and roughly two months remaining in the 2009 North American air show season, the news regarding air show attendance is a stark contrast to what other industries are experiencing amid a recession of historic proportions. The air show industry will see record attendance during the 2009 season. In fact, the International […]
Pay-by-the-hour insurance available
With flying hours down in many parts of the country, commercial operators have less cash flow to pay the traditional premiums associated with operating flight schools, charter operations, flying clubs, rental operations and more. That’s why Travers & Associates, a St. Louis-based aviation insurance agency, now offers coverage that allows customers to pay for insurance […]