Approaches and landings are critical and thus often practiced. But what about takeoff and departure? WINGsReality EDU’s Michael Lessard says, “data suggests this is the other critical phase of flight, yet most of us give takeoffs and departures less thought than our landings.” Lessard’s February 20 (7-9 pm EST) titled “Ups and… Ups of Takeoff […]
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Women take flight at New England Air Museum
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The New England Air Museum will hold its annual Women Take Flight event Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in commemoration of Women’s History Month. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate women’s contributions to aerospace history through special events, hands-on activities, and lectures from special guest […]
Aviation pioneer in Class of 2018 for National Inventors Hall of Fame
Howard Jones, Jr. will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) in May. Jones invented a flat radio antenna that is designed to conform to or follow a prescribed shape. This antenna is found in applications including rockets, missiles and spacecraft. His innovations in antenna technology dramatically expanded the capabilities of U.S. […]
Alaska’s Aircraft Registration Program feedback heard
ANCHORAGE – In late January 2018 the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announced “in view of the significant public comments received regarding the Aircraft Registration Program proposal, the board will continue to work with DOT&PF on a revised registration proposal that meets the state’s informational needs, simplifies elements of the program and provides […]
Teams prepare for maintenance competition
More than 60 aviation maintenance teams from around the world are preparing to compete against each other in the industry’s premier annual event, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition Presented by Snap-on. The event will be held at the MRO Americas 2018 Convention, April 10-12, 2018, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event […]
Aviation safety advocate Archie Trammell flies west
Archie Trammell, a weather radar expert, aviation journalist and lifelong safety advocate, died at his home in Mansfield, Texas, Feb. 5, 2018. He was 89. In 2006, the National Business Aviation Association recognized Trammell with the association’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award – the group’s highest honor. The award is presented annually to an individual […]
Survey finds test pricing highest in areas with higher training activity
Results of a January 2018 survey of pricing for FAA practical tests by the Flight School Association of North America has found that prices vary from region to region, with the highest prices reported in areas of higher training activity. “Higher test prices seem to be occurring in places where there is higher training activity, […]
Veteran Albert ‘Jay’ Shower takes final flight
EL CAJON, California — The field of aviation lost a prolific airman when Albert Joseph “Jay” Shower, Jr. (USN Ret.) died of natural causes on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Shower was a Vietnam veteran who served as an officer in the United States Navy for more than 22 years until his retirement and honorable discharge […]
AMA Expo East slated Feb. 23-25
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, Feb. 23-25, 2018. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV […]