Dispatch from 7,500 feet over Texas, somewhere north of Lubbock: I’m on my way to the first race of the season, the Azalea Air Race, in Nacogdoches, Texas, in the Sport Air Racing League. For me just getting there will be a day-long, 620-mile cross country with three fuel stops. It’s not the closest race that […]
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SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair in one week
The third annual SUN ’n FUN Career Fair will be held April 6, during the annual fly-in. The career fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Florida Air Museum. SUN ‘n FUN has once again partnered with the aviation job website, JSfirm.com, to host the event. Recruiters will be onsite to interview […]
Wipaire expands manufacturing facilities
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire is expanding its manufacturing facilities. In a purchase deal closed in late February, Wipaire became the sole owner of the 65,000-square-foot building it has leased a portion of since late 2012. Renovations will begin as soon as previous leaseholders move out of their leased spaces. “International demand is driving our expansion,” […]
Unleaded avgas finalists named
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an unleaded fuel for general aviation airplanes, the FAA has selected two unleaded fuels for further testing. “Small aircraft are the only mode of transportation that still relies on leaded fuel. We’re committed to finding safe fuels that benefit the environment and our general aviation community […]
Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display Day
Join the folks at Frazier Lake Airpark in Hollister, Calif., this Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for their monthly antique aircraft display day. With a 2,500-foot turf runway, the Cubs, Stinsons, Cessna 180s and Stearmans are all right at home. Pilots flying in: Please use caution, as more traffic than normal will […]
Hayward Air Rally names EAA scholarship winners
HAYWARD, Calif. — The Hayward Air Rally has selected two teenagers to receive fully-paid scholarships, including tuition and roundtrip airfare, to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Advanced Air Academy summer 2016 program. In partnership with local chapters of the EAA, the Hayward Air Rally chose David Serate of Reno, Nevada, a student at The Davidson Academy, and Aum […]
ICON A5 to be auctioned off for Young Eagles
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — ICON Aircraft is offering one of its new amphibious light-sport aircraft for auction at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association‘s Gathering of Young Eagles during this year’s AirVenture. The July 28 Gathering of Eagles is part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, which will be held […]
Museum opens new NASA mission control exhibit
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) presents a new exhibit featuring NASA’s female mission controllers. On display are various photographs, patches, ID badges and checklists used during STS-1 the very first space shuttle flight. Former NASA mission controller, Marianne Dyson, recently donated a few of her personal items, including a Flight Activities […]
Learning stations go up at airport’s Runway Park
New educational aviation signs have been installed at the Runway Park at the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina. “Almost 900 children toured our airport last summer,” said Joe Frasher, airport director. “People of all ages and genders are very interested in learning about aviation and our main terminal facility just can’t handle the number of people that want to […]