The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host four regional fly-ins, all in new locations, for 2016. AOPA has selected the following dates and locations for its 2016 AOPA Fly-Ins: May 21: Michael J. Smith Field (MRH) in Beaufort, North Carolina; Aug. 20: Bremerton National Airport (PWT) in Bremerton, Washington; Sept. 17: WK Kellogg […]
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Fundraising begins to honor Able Flight pilot
A fundraising campaign has launched to create an Able Flight scholarship to honor Tyrell Rhodes, an Able Flight pilot who passed away from cancer Sept. 4. The Tyrell Rhodes Memorial Scholarship will honor the young aviator, who earned his wings in 2012 thanks to an Able Flight scholarship. The non-profit Able Flight gives scholarships to […]
Video: Lycoming project cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Lycoming Engines has been included as part of the Aviation Climate Solutions collection of 100 examples of how the aviation industry is collaborating to cut carbon dioxide emissions and help reduce its impact on climate changer Lycoming received this recognition for its ion nitriding project, which enabled the company to significantly reduce […]
Airpark lifestyle subject of Wyoming Public Radio story
Alpine Airpark is one of country’s premiere airparks. It is also the subject of a story by Wyoming Public Radio’s Miles Bryan. Bryan visited Alpine to see the sites and record the sounds of airpark life. Enjoy.
FAA administrator to address flight training conference
Michael Huerta, the administrator of the FAA, will join the year’s largest gathering of industry professionals at the Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas. Presenting the conference keynote, Huerta will address topics important to the industry, including changes to regulatory policies and the impact of […]
Changes at King Schools
President and CEO of King Schools Dave Jackson has recommended to company owners John and Martha King that Barry Knuttila, formally Senior Vice President, Technology and Marketing, take over the CEO duties while Jackson would remain as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jackson, who has been at King Schools since 1997, came to the company […]
Teenager restores vintage plane to award-winning condition
Most people spend their teenage years planning their future. But Dillon Barron, who just turned 20 in June, spent a good portion of his teen years with an eye to the past as he restored a 1950’s-era Cessna 170B to fresh-from-the-factory condition. Dillon and his father Mike made the trip to this year’s SUN ‘n FUN […]
Kissimmee to host Bonanza convention
KISSIMMEE, Florida — Kissimmee/Osceola County is the site for the 2015 American Bonanza Society’s annual convention, Oct. 1-3. Osceola County’s Gaylord Palms is the convention hotel and Signature Flight Support, at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport, is the host FBO. At least 50 aircraft have contacted Signature for services and it is estimated that approximately 75 aircraft may […]
Virginia Beach World War I Airshow cancelled due to weather
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Military Aviation Museum regretfully announces that the 2015 Biplanes and Triplanes Airshow, scheduled to be held Oct. 3- 4, has been cancelled due to the projected high winds and rain brought on by a tropical depression hitting the surrounding area this weekend. There are no foreseeable alternative dates to reschedule […]