EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A 1945 Piper L-4J “Grasshopper” with a true World War II pedigree and the manners of a classic Piper Cub will be the grand prize for the 2016 edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual airplane sweepstakes. The sweepstakes, which is accepting entries postmarked by Aug. 1, 2016, is […]
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New Rosie the Riveter world record set
YPSILANTI, Mich. — The Save the Willow Run Bomber Plant campaign and its supporters broke the Rosie the Riveter Guinness World Record on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Willow Run Airport (KYIP). For the event, each participant dressed as Rosie the Riveter — donning their rolled up blue coveralls, red socks, work boots, signature red handkerchiefs with […]
How about giving a spaceflight for a holiday present?
World View, the commercial balloon spaceflight company, has been included in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book as one of 10 Fantasy Gifts. The Christmas Book includes an exclusive World View package available only to 10 Neiman Marcus customers that features the opportunity to be a part of a World View test flight. Each $90,000 package also includes a private […]
Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival expands
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance expands this year with the inaugural Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala, to be held at the Hilton Head Island Airport Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Both events will showcase a collection of vintage and historical aircraft alongside the newest airplanes from sponsors such as […]
NOTAM search tool continues to improve
New improvements have been made to the FAA’s notice to airmen (NOTAM) Search, including new filter and priority sorting options. “NOTAM Search is an ongoing project to improve pilot access to NOTAMs,” said Rich Boll, a member of the National Business Aviation Association‘s Access Committee. “Pilots’ ability to obtain NOTAMs in the National Airspace System has been a […]
University slates career conference
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — An exploration of career possibilities will take place during the annual Aviation Career Conference at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 21 in the Harold White Aviation Center located on Lewis University’s main campus. This free conference is designed for anyone interested in a career in aviation. Informational sessions include various careers of interest, such […]
Five to be inducted into EAA Halls of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they are inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 5. The five aviators are: EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame: Leonard Milholland of Brookshire, Texas; International Aerobatic Club […]
Hill Aircraft celebrates 60th anniversary
ATLANTA — Hill Aircraft recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a block party. Serving Fulton County Airport (KFTY), the FBO was originally founded in 1955 by Guy Hill, Sr., a decorated Navy pilot, aircraft mechanic and politician. “It was a wonderful event where the aviation community could come together and celebrate the success of one of their own,” said Anna […]
Tempus to take over flight school at Redbird Skyport
Redbird Flight Simulations and Tempus Applied Solutions have entered into an agreement in which Tempus will operate Redbird’s Proflight Academy and FAA-certified flight school in San Marcos, Texas. Tempus has acquired the FAA Part 141 Certificate that allows for commercial flight training and operations. Under the agreement, Tempus Training Solutions will operate the flight school at Redbird Skyport. […]