The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo staff has released the forums for the upcoming show, which is slated for Jan. 20-23 at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Topics range from Flight Testing 101 to Flying a Paraglider to Airpark Living to Flying After Maintenance. With industry leaders like Mike Busch, Paul Dye, and Phil Lockwood headlining […]
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RV-6 anniversary to be celebrated at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Van’s Aircraft RV-6, part of the world’s most popular kit aircraft family, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2016 with a “family gathering” of all RV aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The 64th annual edition of EAA AirVenture, the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” will be held July 25-31 […]
ICAS Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
The International Council of Airshows Foundation (ICAS) Foundation will accept applications for scholarships through the end of the year. The foundation offers a number of aviation scholarships to help future pilots, aircraft mechanics, performers and flight instructors complete necessary training to reach their goals. Scholarship amounts range from $1,500 to $4,000. For a complete list of […]
Grimes joins Superior Air Parts
COPPELL, Texas — Stephen J. Grimes has joined Superior Air Parts as its new Quality Assurance Manager. Prior to joining Superior Air Parts, Grimes was internal consultant and trainer for SAFRAN USA. Before that, he was a Continuous Improvement/Lean Sigma specialist for SJG Consulting. Grimes has a BSc, Engineering from Liverpool University, U.K. He also holds […]
Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 clears key Senate committee
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has passed S. 571, better known as the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, bringing third-class medical reform one step closer to reality. The committee passed the measure on an overwhelming bipartisan vote on Dec. 9. The bill will now go to the full Senate, where it has strong […]
Win a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang
Mercy Flight Southeast is raffling off a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime flight in P-51 Mustang. The charity is partnering with Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida, for the fundraising effort.Mercy Flight Southeast’s network of 650 volunteer pilots provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments. While pilots donate their airplanes, fuel and flight hours to complete […]
Original Ghost Swamp nose art created by Disney artists
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Pacific Aviation Museum reports a new collaboration with the artists of Walt Disney Animation Studios & Disneytoon Studios. To honor the World War II-era B17 Flying Fortress, “Swamp Ghost,” artists Mike Gabriel (director, “Pocahontas,” “The Rescuers Down Under” and the Oscar-nominated short, “Lorenzo”) and Klay Hall (director, Disneytoon Studios “Planes”) worked to […]
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2016 named
WETASKIWIN, Alberta – Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members, and recognize a Belt of Orion recipient, at its 43rd annual gala dinner and ceremony, to be held June 9, 2016, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, at Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa. The new members are: Frederick James Carmichael, a northern […]
Breitling Jet Team releases 2016 American tour schedule
The Breitling Jet Team will extend its North American Tour into 2016. The aerobatic display team is made up of seven pilots flying L-39 C Albatros jets, at times reaching speeds of 565 mph and flying within just a few feet of each other. The team’s 2015 North American Tour took the team from coast to coast across […]