WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. – The New England Air Museum will hold its second Open Cockpit Day for 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 18, 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, […]
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Cascade Warbirds offers scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, a Pacific Northwest organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot ground school with introductory flights. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field in Seattle, to provide scholarship recipients with tuition, books and supplies, and two introductory instructional […]
What’s your favorite aviation movie?
Globalair.com blogger Tori Williams recently posted a blog about her favorite aviation movies, naming The Great Waldo Pepper, Top Gun, Sully and others. Check it out here and then comment below on what movie is a must-see for aviation buffs?
Rozendaal appointed Red Tail Squadron leader
RED WING, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has again appointed P-51C Mustang pilot Doug Rozendaal squadron leader. A dedicated volunteer, Rozendaal has played a pivotal role in the formation and ongoing success of the squadron and its mission, according to CAF officials. He takes over […]
KDWH completes second phase of capital improvement program
HOUSTON — David Wayne Hooks Airport (KDWH), Northwest Houston’s general aviation airport, has completed phase two of its capital improvement program, which includes resurfacing the runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building. The 3,500-foot runway was resurfaced with asphalt and reconfigured to improve better access to the aircraft taxiway while creating a […]
FAA issues final medical rule
The FAA issued Jan. 10, 2017, a final rule that allows general aviation pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements outlined in Congressional legislation. “The United States has the world’s most robust general aviation community, and we’re committed to continuing to make it safer and more […]
GA reacts to medical reform
Following the FAA’s announcement of the final rule for third class medical reform, GA’s advocacy groups responded, with the president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association saying this is the best thing to happen to GA in decades. Teams of AOPA experts are now examining the regulations, which at first look appear to closely mirror the […]
Supreme Court declines to hear Flytenow case
On Jan. 9, 2017, the Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by Flytenow, a start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses. Flytenow expands on “sharing economy” services that companies like Uber and Airbnb have popularized: Websites or mobile applications allowing consumers to connect directly […]
CAP helps rescue couple after Cirrus crash
The Civil Air Patrol‘s National Radar Analysis Team guided searchers Jan. 8, 2017, to a Colorado Springs couple and their downed plane in subzero temperatures in a remote area about 32 miles east of Meeker, Colorado. The couple was taken to Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker for treatment of minor injuries. The Air Force Rescue Coordination […]