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.
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‘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 […]
Reader Plates now available on Kindle DX
Now available from Reader Plates, LLC are combined approach plates and Airport/Facility directories for the Kindle DX electronic book reader. The FAA/NACO terminal approach procedures are organized for ease of use and are formatted for readability on the Kindle DX, according to officials with the Austin, Texas-based company. Each procedure is viewable and sunlight readable […]
OthelloOutlook.com: Weaver takes championship with homemade aircraft
The Othello (Washington) Outlook profiled owner/pilot Gary Weaver and his Just Aircraft Highlander. Weaver won reserve grand champion at July’s Arlington Fly-In.
Chambliss takes top spot in Red Bull Races
Today in Budapest, Hungary, American Kirby Chambliss took first place in both rounds of qualifying at the fourth stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, setting the fastest time on the track so far this week. Chambliss came in at 221 mph with the fastest times in both qualifying rounds, earning him one […]
Stars shine at Gathering of Eagles
Actors Harrison Ford (pictured) and Cliff Robertson were among aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders who helped make the EAA’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser July 30 a success. The event’s proceeds of $1.9 million will benefit EAA’s educational programs that introduce young people to aviation, emphasize math and science, and strengthen the future of aviation. More […]