WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently sent a letter to transportation leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate urging them to introduce FAA reauthorization legislation soon. The current authorization expired Sept. 30 and was extended until March 31, 2016. GAMA officials noted they are concerned that further delays could […]
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AOPA Air Safety Institute releases video on avoiding power-on stalls
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released its newest video, “Margins of Safety: Avoiding Power-On Stalls.” The video explains the differences in power-on stall training versus real-world scenarios, the aerodynamics of how stalls occur during takeoffs and go-arounds, and techniques pilots can use to prevent them. This latest ASI video is […]
Phillips 66 Aviation donates to Corporate Angel Network
During last month’s National Business Aviation Association‘s (NBAA) Convention last month, Phillips 66 Aviation presented a check for $22,000 to Corporate Angel Network (CAN). The donation is the result of an advertising program that recognizes and awards four corporate flight departments for flying cancer patients to medical treatment. The award began in 2001 and is co-sponsored […]
Class of 2016 for WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame revealed
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the newest inductees into its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at the 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 10-12, 2016, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. “The women who are being inducted this […]
One basic rule from a prolific builder
“One basic rule that commands a fast and guaranteed path to finish – once I start any project, businesses, aircraft, whatever – is something must get done and executed on the project every day, no exceptions — ever!”
The 12 Planes of Christmas
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched the “12 Planes of Christmas,” a holiday giving campaign that enables people to support the restoration and operation of World War II aircraft. Located at SupportCAF.org, the month-long campaign will provide an opportunity to support any aircraft in the CAF’s collection of 165 planes. In particular, it highlights a […]
Video: Red Tail Squadron completes record-setting tour
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, recently finished its 2015 annual tour of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and fully-restored P-51C Mustang World War II fighter aircraft. This year marked a record number of groups that came through the exhibit, and brings a total of […]
Challenger Learning Center hosts Aerospace Career Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One recently hosted the fifth annual Aerospace Career Day, attracting more than 300 students and representatives from 22 aviation-related businesses and organizations. South Carolina is home to more than 466 aerospace companies, ranging from design firms and service providers to manufacturers and distributors. Aerospace Career […]
FAA: Think twice about drone registration firms
The FAA is advising unmanned aircraft owners that there’s no need to work with a “drone registration” company to help them file an application for a registration number. Owners should wait until additional details about the forthcoming drone registration system are announced before paying anyone to do the work for them, FAA officials said. Drone owners […]