Richard Martindell, VP of Course Content and Experience at King Schools, has been named FAA 2016 Safety Team Representative of the Year. Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, […]
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Museum of Flight hosts ‘Above and Beyond’ interactive exhibit
SEATTLE — Above and Beyond — The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition that explores the wonder of flight and the marvels of aerospace innovation, design and technology, opens for the summer at The Museum of Flight on May 28, and will run through Sept. 10. This is the first West Coast destination for the touring exhibit. Above and Beyond is produced […]
Consumer drone market to top $4 billion by 2024
New research shows that the global consumer drone market size is expected to reach $4.19 billion by 2024. A new report by Grand View Research shows that the market’s substantial growth prospects can be attributed to surging eminence of drone flying as hobbies, such as photography and racing. Consumer remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) have gained prominence owing to their […]
Debut of authentic replica part of Lindbergh anniversary
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – May 21 marks the 89th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s history-making flight across the Atlantic. The flight forever changed the way mankind viewed air travel as a practical means of transportation, and will be celebrated in a big way at The Rhinebeck Aerodrome. The event will center around the aerodrome’s recently completed “Spirit […]
Still time to apply for Wipaire scholarship
There is still time to apply for the 2016 Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. Applications will be accepted until May 31. This is the second year offering the company has offered the memorial scholarship in honor of Ben Wiplinger, founder of Wipaire. “The response to the scholarship last year was beyond our expectations,” said Chuck Wiplinger, […]
EAA teams with JSfirm.com
JSfirm.com, an aviation job website, has partnered with the Experimental Aircraft Association to help promote EAA’s week-long Job Fair to aviation job seekers. The event will take place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, slated for July 25-31. “We are more than happy to support EAA,” said Abbey Hutter, marketing coordinator for JSfirm.com. “Their dedication to growing participation in aviation is […]
Airplane giveaway merit based
NEW YORK — Be convincing enough that you deserve to win a plane — and for less than the cost of a one-hour aircraft rental — you could fly away with your very own. Unlike other airplane giveaways that choose winners at random and have odds of one in millions, the Win-a-Plane Essay Contest is not a […]
FAA expands Drone Detection Pathfinder Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is expanding the part of its Pathfinder Program that focuses on detecting and identifying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying too close to airports. The FAA has signed Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRDAs) with Gryphon Sensors, Liteye Systems, and Sensofusion. The FAA will evaluate procedures and technologies designed by these […]
Cranland Airport Fly-in and Pancake Breakfast slated
The SocialFlight Event of the Week is the Cranland Airport Fly-in and Pancake Breakfast in Hanson, Mass., May 15. Join EAA Chapter 279 at Cranland Airport (28M) in Hanson, Mass., this Sunday May 15, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Not only is the breakfast great, but there are some amazing planes that you will see […]