The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) revealed the recipients of the AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards at Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference in San Marcos, Texas. The awards are based on the results of the 2016 Flight Training Poll and recognize those who provide a customer experience that supports student pilots and facilitates their entry into […]
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Cosby Stone retires as CEO of TAP Publishing
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — After nearly three decades at the helm of his family’s company, Cosby Stone has retired as chief executive officer of TAP Publishing Company, publisher of Trade-A-Plane. “After serving as TAPPCO’s CEO for 28 years, it’s time for a change in role for me,” said Stone. “I will still be very involved in […]
Bob Hoover flies west
Bob Hoover, called the greatest stick and rudder pilot of all time by Gen. Jimmy Doolitte, died Oct. 25 at his home in Southern California. He was 94. Born Jan. 24, 1922 in Nashville, Hoover learned to fly at Berry Field while working at a grocery store to pay for lessons. At 18, he enlisted […]
Flying Car School opens in Utah
ROOSEVELT, Utah — PAL-V has opened its first Flying Car school in North America to introduce prospective customers to flying in a vehicle similar to the PAL-V Liberty Flying Car. “We are very excited to make this announcement today and even more enthused that we are going to be working with gyroplane training guru, Phil Harwood and the International Association […]
Genesys accepts minority investment to expedite growth
Genesys has accepted a minority investment by McNally Capital to help support continued growth. Genesys Aerosystems offers a product line that includes 3D Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Instrument Systems, S-TEC Analog and Digital Autopilots, HeliSAS Helicopter Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System, as well as sensors and components. The company offers its systems as stand-alone components or integrated […]
Banyan slates Seaplane Splash-In
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) will host a free Seaplane Splash-In on Nov. 19, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Splash-In will include two workshops: Seaplanes 101 and The Seaplane — The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Vehicle. Guest speakers include: Steve McCaughey, executive director of the Seaplane Pilots […]
AOPA to host first Back to Your Roots seminar at NBAA
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host the first Back To Your Roots seminar at the National Business Aviation Association‘s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition. The initiative, part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, will provide a refresher on VFR procedures tailored to professional pilots who want to fly for fun again. The […]
San Diego museum receives grant
The San Diego Air & Space Museum recently received an Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America three-year grant for $150,000 to increase online access to its aerospace related collections. The museum’s project was selected from more than 500 applications, according to officials. As a part of its 2010 Museums for America grant, […]
MODAERO Aviation Festival to return in 2017
CONROE‚ Texas — The second annual MODAERO Aviation Festival will be held May 19-21, 2017, at the Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO). The fly-in targets the growing Millennial demographic, which according to FAA records accounts for more than 48% of all certificated pilots and 78% of student pilots, organizers note. “We are excited to build upon the […]