New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan has proclaimed March “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation in New Hampshire has a total economic output of over $1 billion annually. To view the proclamation, click here.
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AIR offers scholarship
A $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the Get into the Air scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review, written exam, instrument proficiency check or a check ride. AIR is […]
Museum to host free community event
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host its annual free community outreach program, Family Day, April 9,, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Record Breakers,” featuring various records set by females in the aviation and aerospace fields. There will be different games and activities throughout the […]
Wipaire welcomes new vice president of sales & marketing
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has named Amy Hoage vice president of sales & marketing. Hoage, who will oversee Wipaire’s sales and marketing functions, including technical support, holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering with studies in journalism, marketing, and advertising from Iowa State University. She has also earned a masters of business administration from Drake […]
Senate committee approves FAA reauthorization
Reauthorization of the FAA — which not only provides funding for the agency, but also spells out Congressional mandates — has been approved by the Senate Commerce Committee and now moves to the full Senate. During a markup session held March 16, the committee considered dozens of proposed amendments to the bill, with more than […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame names Spowart executive director
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has named Amy Spowart executive director.As executive director, Spowart will manage the daily operations of the Congressionally-chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit, which honors those who have excelled in American aerospace. Spowart, who has been a part of the NAHF since 1999, also will aid in the expansion of the […]
Superior Air Parts’ Bill Ross earns IA
COPPELL, Texas — Bill Ross, vice president of product support at Superior Air Parts, has earned an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). Earning Inspection Authorization gives Ross the authority to work with aircraft owners and engine builder/overhaulers to guide them on determining an aircraft or engine’s airworthiness by inspecting repairs or alterations for conformity to approved […]
Getting current in one day
Story and Photos by Guy R. Maher I must admit, it had been some time since I was last in a simulator for multi-engine recurrent training, which is the safest way to really dig deep into the emergency procedures. Scheduling and cost are the two most common causes of deferred sim training. Most courses require […]
Who wants to be a millionaire?
New book about the millionaire mindset highlights pilots A newly released book highlights three famous aviators — Sean D. Tucker, Julie Clark and Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger — as examples of people who have achieved great success after facing many challenges. “Millionaire Legacy” by Thomas P. Curran also features other well-known business and thought leaders, including […]