As part of Air Zoo’s 30th anniversary celebration, the museum is offering free general admission through Sept. 30. “We are truly excited to be able to offer this opportunity at a time when families have to stretch their entertainment dollars,” says Bob Ellis, executive director of the Air Zoo. The free general admission includes entrance […]
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TSA lists airports subject to security directive
A total of 454 airports will be subject to the TSA’s latest Security Directive (SD-8G) restricting the movements of transient pilots, EAA said on April 9. Airports in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam are included along with those in the continental U.S. The directive took effect June 1 and requires pilots […]
Hal Wright, newsman
As a newspaperman, and a pilot, this CBS News story is a kick. Do yourself a favor. Take a 5-minute break and watch this video. Enjoy! (Note: there is a 30-second commercial before the video starts.)
The best of…
General Aviation News is turning to its readers to discover “The Best of…” for its next issue. What’s the best plane? Best avionics? Best flying accessories? How about your best flying experience? Or the best pilot you ever met? If it involves flying or airplanes, we want to hear what you think is “the best.” […]
The ABCs of protecting GA
When Doug Macnair is watching an air show at AirVenture, it’s all just part of the job. That’s because Macnair, vice president of government relations for the Experimental Aircraft Association, is watching that air show with several elected officials or senior level FAA officials. Each year, EAA brings members of the House of Representatives and […]
‘Bockscar’ co-pilot dies
C. Donald Albury, co-pilot of the B-29 that dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki in 1945, bringing about the surrender of Japan and ending World War II, died May 23 at a hospital in Orlando, Florida. He was 88 and had congestive heart failure. Albury was co-pilot of the B-29 Superfortress named “Bockscar” by pilot […]
Banyan’s Campion inducted into FATA Hall of Fame
Don Campion, president of Banyan Air Service, is the 2009 inductee for the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame. This award was established in 2006 to honor those who have made significant contributions to the business aviation industry in Florida. On May 20, a bronze plaque of Campion was hung in […]
Chicago law firm adds aviation attorney
Robert McKenzie has joined the Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr as an associate in the bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business organizations and transactions and litigation practice groups in the Chicago office. He will concentrate his practice on business, creditor’s rights, litigation and aviation. McKenzie comes to the firm from Lavelle Law, Ltd., where […]
Delta Connection Academy flight instructor takes top honors
More than 80 universities with aviation programs participated in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) held at Parks College of St. Louis University, Cahokia, Ill., May 17-23. Delta Connection Academy’s Brent Knoblauch ranked 1st place both in the CFI and Ground Trainer events. Knoblauch is currently a Delta Connection […]