Pilots should consider the potential side effects of over-the-counter and prescription medications very carefully before flying. “Pilots who have questions about a medication should talk to their physician, pharmacist or aviation medical examiner,” said recently retired FAA Federal Air Surgeon Jon L. Jordan. “When in doubt, don’t fly.” To ensure that pilots are aware of […]
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Mermaid earns S-LSA certificate
The FAA has certified the factory-built Mermaid as a Special Light Sport Aircraft. The amphibious aircraft is built in the Czech Republic by Czech Aircraft Works of Stare Mesto, and distributed in the United States by Sport Aircraft Works of Palm City, Fla. Deliveries are slated to begin this month.
National Cross Country Air Races set for July
National Cross Country Air Races set for July In its 11th year, the US Air Race, Inc.’s 2006 National Cross Country Air Races are slated for July 16-23. Three races are open to all pilots and piston-powered aircraft. These handicapped speed races put a pilot’s skills on the line flying 2,400 miles. It all starts […]
Wings for Children looking for pilots
Wings for Children, a non-profit organization headquartered near Pittsburgh, is on the hunt for pilots — especially those who own their own planes. The 12-year-old organization flies sick children to medical treatment within 500 nm of Pittsburgh. 412-401-4529 or 800-743-5527.
Student vote against Boyington memorial sets off firestorm
Several members of the Student Senate at the University of Washington in Seattle managed to offend the Greatest Generation, the United States Marine Corps and many others with comments made during a debate about the creation of a monument on campus to honor Marine Lt. Colonel Greg “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington, a 1934 graduate of the […]
Farnborough, Epic lawsuit settled
A court case between Farnborough Aircraft and Aircraft Investor Resources, parent company of Epic Aircraft, ended last month with Farnborough gaining possession of its F.1 – or Kestrel JP100, depending on who’s talking – prototype, which AIR was building for Farnborough. Farnborough employees moved the prototype from Epic’s Bend, Ore., plant to another hangar, where […]
New digs, new optimism at Northwest Aviation Conference
The combination of a new building, an increase in the number of exhibitors and an expanded activity area for children contributed to the electricity in the air at the 2006 Northwest Aviation Conference held in Puyallup, Wash., the weekend of Feb. 25. Part trade show and part educational seminar, the show attracted between 12,000 and […]
Eclipse wins Collier Trophy
Eclipse Aviation Corp. has won the National Aeronautic Association’s 2005 Robert J. Collier Trophy. One of aviation’s most prestigious awards, the trophy will be presented “for leadership, innovation, and the advancement of general aviation” in the production of Very Light Jets (VLJs), specifically, the Eclipse 500.
Charter company provides rainbow rides
A specially painted Lear Jet helped the Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrate 25 years of service and brought a smile to the faces of some 30 kids last month. The model 35A jet, owned by International Jet Aviation of Englewood, Colo., was due to be repainted. The company’s employees wanted to do something special for the kids […]