There are many reasons to go to a fly-in and I’m betting looking for aircraft insurance isn’t one of them. However let’s say you are looking for an airplane or a kit and you’re at a fly-in to check out some options. Why not check out insurance? There are all sorts of exhibitors, including aircraft insurance […]
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Most memorable aviation records of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C — The official record keeper for United States aviation, the National Aeronautic Association, has released its list of Most Memorable Aviation Records for 2015. They are: Speed Around the World, Over Both the Earth’s Poles: 43.68 mph Record for airplanes (Class C-1.d, Group I-piston engine airplanes weighing 3,858 < 6,614 pounds) William Harrelson took […]
Kings Schools VP wins GA award
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, […]
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 […]