Photographers are invited to participate in aviation workshops in conjunction with Atlanta Warbirds Weekend (AWW), Sept. 24 and 25 at Dekalb Peachtree Airport in Chamblee, Ga. 3G Aviation Media photo workshops are scheduled Saturday with an additional editing workshop and a sunrise photo shoot on Sunday. New this year is an air-to-air photo experience on Saturday. Interested […]
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World War I Airshow returns to Military Aviation Museum
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Military Aviation Museum’s Biplanes and Triplanes World War One Airshow will be held Oct. 1-2, in Pungo, Va., taking guests back to the days of The Great War for a weekend of flying, colorful World War One aircraft, live performances, elaborate reenactor encampments, and more. Beginning 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, […]
AOPA’s Bremerton Fly-In biggest yet
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) held the second of four AOPA 2016 fly-ins at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) in Washington state on Aug. 19 and 20. The event drew more aircraft and attendees than any previous AOPA fly-in, according to association officials. “With more than 4,000 people and nearly 700 aircraft, the AOPA […]
Video: Oklahoma grants fuel aviation education programs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Twenty four organizations were recently awarded Aerospace and Aviation Education Program grants or contracts totaling more than $218,000 from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC). The funds will be used to expose more school-aged children in Oklahoma to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, particularly those in aerospace and aviation. “Aerospace is our second-largest […]
Update to Phoenix Goodyear Airport master plan begins
MESA, Ariz. — Work has begun on an update to the master plan for Phoenix Goodyear Airport (KGYR). A consultant team made up of members from Armstrong Consultants, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Genesis Consulting Group, Woolpert, and Class V Communications has begun work on the update. The existing airport master plan was completed in 2007 prior to the […]
Ross Aviation inks deal to offer rental cars at four locations
DENVER – Ross Aviation has signed an agreement with Go Rentals to offer car rental services at four of its new FBO locations — KTRM, KSDL, KIAD and KHPN. The FBO is offering triple AVTRIP Points per gallon at all locations through Oct. 31, while Go Rentals is offering double AVTRIP Points on car rentals through […]
Pilotedge adds ATC to sims
By BILL WILSON “Skyhawk 345 make an immediate left turn to 270 for traffic!” The urgency of those words, fired staccato like from an approach controller, mean only one thing — act now or risk a mid-air collision. But you are not hearing them from a perch 3,000 feet above southern California. They are coming to you […]
New REMOS dealer uses new approach to recruit students
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — When David Spano and Tony Sabos set up SimplyFLY six years ago, their goal was to provide flight training under the banner of Power Sports. They wanted to focus on growing sport aviation by targeting the general public. They do this by taking a REMOS mockup aircraft to local fairs, festivals […]
Aerosim Flight Academy offers $10,000 scholarship for veterans
SANFORD, Fla. — Aerosim Flight Academy has launched its Veterans Scholarship Program. This program, a first time offering by the academy, is designed to offer financial assistance to qualified individuals passionate about a career in aviation. Eligible participants may receive up to $10,000 toward tuition for the Airline Pilot Track. Aerosim Veterans Scholarship provisions and eligibility […]