WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. — The New England Air Museum’s annual Soar into Summer Fun programming begins Sunday, June 25, 2017. The museum will present eight weeks of interactive activities for children, families, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Daily programs include climb aboard experiences in real aircraft; hands-on Build & Fly Challenges, such as as Straw […]
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Wings Over Solano returns
Travis Air Force Base in Northern California last hosted an air show in 2014. The show came to an abrupt halt after a fatal plane crash claimed a favorite local performer. Edward “Eddie” Andreini survived the impact, but perished in the post-crash fire that engulfed his Super Stearman biplane. Fast forward three years and, with improved […]
AOPA opens flight training survey, expands awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s You Can Fly program has opened the 2017 Flight Training Experience Survey. Each year, AOPA recognizes top CFIs and flight schools across the country that provide excellent training experiences. The survey allows AOPA to analyze and share feedback from customers to identify top training providers and help schools improve […]
Lufthansa selects Cirrus for Airline Pilot Training Program
Lufthansa Aviation Training, the flight training program operated by Lufthansa Airlines, has selected Cirrus Aircraft‘s SR20 for its primary training fleet. Lufthansa Aviation Training has ordered 25 aircraft to lead its ab-initio and other flight training programs in Goodyear, Arizona. The SR20 aircraft will be used to train pilots from many of the world’s airlines, including […]
Jets Over Kentucky roars into Lebanon July 9-16
LEBANON, Kentucky — The 13th Annual Jets Over Kentucky Week is scheduled for July 9-16, 2017, at the Lebanon-Springfield Airport. The remote control jet show features 200 pilots from around the world, an aerobatic jet show, private plane tent tours, and more, according to organizers, who put together a video (below) that gives you a peek into the […]
Cubs, floats and fun!
“Water flying is the most fun I’ve ever had in aviation, and if I never fly anything other than my Cub on floats, I’ll be happy,” says David Lewis, owner of a flight instruction business based in Pineville, Louisiana, called CUBS, FLOATS & FUN! With multiple fixed wing, rotorcraft and instructor ratings, Lewis has the […]
A rare air-sea duel
What’s faster — a World War II-era, open-cockpit SNJ trainer plane at full throttle or the eight-time World Champion offshore racing catamaran? Crowds at the Ocean City Air Show will find out on Father’s Day weekend when two GEICO Skytyper planes compete against the superboat Miss GEICO in two, one-mile races along the shoreline. The race follows […]
AOPA offers ADS-B selector tool
With the FAA mandate for ADS-B Out fast approaching — required Jan. 1, 2020, in most airspace where a transponder is required today — aircraft owners need to understand the options. That’s why the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has on its website an ADS-B selection tool, which will help aircraft owners determine the best solutions for […]
Redbird to host STEM Lab at Oshkosh
Redbird Flight Simulations will host a STEM Lab in its booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The Redbird STEM Lab will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into aviation-themed classes while incorporating Jay Velocity flight simulators into the lessons. One goal of the STEM Lab is to highlight how impactful, hands-on training makes for […]