For the 10th year in a row, the annual “America’s Best Colleges” guide published by U.S. News & World Report has ranked Embry-Riddle’s aerospace engineering program #1 in the nation. In the specialty category of “Best Undergraduate Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautically Engineering Programs at Schools Whose Highest Degree is a Bachelor’s or Master’s,” Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus took […]
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Allegheny County Airport open for business during G-20 summit
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that the Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, will be open for business during the September 24-25 G-20 summit. Pittsburgh International will also “business as usual, or maybe business as close to usual as possible”.
Phillips 66 doubles Young Eagles rebate
Phillips 66 Aviation is doubling its aviation fuel rebate to all Young Eagles volunteer pilots through Dec. 31, offering a $2 rebate for every gallon of avgas purchased using the Phillips 66 Aviation Personal card. More than 350,000 children have experienced the wonders of aviation with the help of the Phillips 66 Aviation Fuel Rebate […]
RC air show prepares for takeoff
Giant-scale models of jets, warbirds and helicopters will land on the runway behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, from Sept. 4-6. The 14th Annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show is scheduled during Labor Day weekend and features aircraft from all eras of aviation history. Nearly 150 pilots […]
A new lease on life for OKB
Oceanside Municipal Airport (OKB) in California has a new lease on life. According to a story at AOPA.org, Airport Property Ventures will take over the airport’s operations in September. That company has promised to spend $21 million on airport improvements over the next 25 years. Read the full story here.
‘Liberty Belle’ returns to ISM as part of tour
“Liberty Belle,” the most recently restored World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, will return “home” to Kissimmee Gateway Airport where she underwent a 14-year restoration as part of tour honoring World War II veterans. Public flights on the bomber will be offered Oct. 3-4. The B-17, one of only 14 still flying today, spent […]
CGS celebrates 100 years of flight
College Park Airport (CGS) in Maryland celebrates 100 years of flight with AirFair 100!, slated for Aug. 29. The event includes an air show, featuring the Misty Blues Skydiving Team; Greg Koontz; The Flying Farmer and Decathalon Aerobatics; Kevin Russo, T-6 Texan; Otto the Helicopter; Bob Essell, the Ultralight Wingwalker; and Dan Buchanan, Hanglider Routine. […]
SAFE sets goals during AirVenture
Approximately 100 members, corporate supporters, and guests participated in the first annual dinner meeting of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) held during AirVenture. The board of directors presented plaques of appreciation to members who had joined at the Platinum level. Two awards were introduced as well. The first was presented to Radek […]
Simulator association in the works
Glass Simulator Center at Aurora Municipal Airport in Illinois has launched an effort to form a new GA simulator training association. The organization’s goals will be to raise awareness of the value of general aviation simulator training, provide a forum for the providers of flight-simulation devices, training programs and support services, and to advance the […]