Renowned air show announcer Danny Clisham has been selected as an Honorary Golden Knight by the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the Golden Knights Alumni Association. The honor was presented during a ceremony at the 2017 Golden Knights Reunion in Fayetteville, N.C., on Dec. 16, 2017. “Danny is a treasured friend and supporter […]
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Flights Above social groups now blanket the U.S., Canada
Flights Above The Pacific Northwest (FATPNW) debuted in 2012 on Facebook as a way to share pictures, videos and stories about flying around the Pacific Northwest. Five years later, Flights Above now blankets the United States and Canada with regional Facebook groups that fulfill the original mission — and more — of FATPNW. The last […]
Model aircraft show, open cockpit day at New England Air Museum
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The New England Air Museum will hold its first Open Cockpit Day for 2018 on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special activities include climb aboard experiences in historic aircraft, flight simulators, hands-on Build & Fly Challenges, and more. A variety of aircraft will be open for visitors, including […]
FAA publishes Super Bowl NOTAM
Pilots flying in the Minneapolis area Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2018, should familiarize themselves with the FAA’s air traffic procedures NOTAM for the area on those dates. Super Bowl LII takes place on Sunday, Feb. 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with kick-off set for 5:30 p.m. (CST). Reservations will be required for arrivals and departures […]
Dads for a Day help Young Eagles take flight
Several young people got their first chance to take to the skies at a Young Eagles event hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Dads for a Day, a mentoring group of adults for young people based in the Villages, Florida, brought several kids […]
Rare British aircraft among classic jets coming to Oshkosh 18
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the oldest jet aircraft in existence will be flying over the flightline at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 as the world’s largest fly-in brings together a rarely-seen gathering of these early jets. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29, 2018, at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Ford Tri-Motor flights at Sebring Sport Aviation Expo
SEBRING, Florida — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ford Tri-Motor will be a featured attraction at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 24-27, 2018, at Sebring Regional Airport. EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 has been chosen to host one of the stops on this year’s EAA Ford Tri-Motor tour. Viewing the aircraft is free. Rides […]
Benefits program introduced for business aviation
The Aviation Professionals Association has created a benefits program for its members, which includes 401k plans, accident and disability insurance, a college tuition program, financial planning, and more. Named AvPerks, the program was developed in partnership with benefits providers, including New York Life, Trans America and Colonial Life. The program meets the employee benefits needs […]
Boost in sales boosts hiring at Piper
VERO BEACH, Florida — Piper Aircraft achieved double-digit growth in new aircraft revenue and deliveries for 2017, which resulted in the company hiring more than 300 employees in the last 18 months, representing more than a 20% increase in employees. Employee numbers now top 900, according to Piper officials. “With aircraft orders in place for 2018 […]