Terri Watson has been named as executive director of LightHawk, a non-profit that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help conservation organizations. Watson has a long history with LightHawk beginning as a volunteer pilot in 1997, and later becoming a board member. She served a previous term as executive director from 2000-2003, flight services director from […]
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Aviation education Air-Fair set for S39
Prineville Airport (S39) in Central Oregon will feature an aviation education Air-Fair Oct. 3-4. Hosted by Samson Switchblade MMV, the Air-Fair boasts a number of aviation education-oriented presentations, including: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Rusty Pilot Program, a free course that meets the FAA requirements for the ground school portion for completing the FAA Flight […]
Charter College now offers aviation degrees
OXNARD, Calif. — Charter College is teaming with Part 141 flight schools in several states. The flight schools will offer ground school and general flight instruction, while the college provides students with the aviation and general education courses to prepare them to earn their FAA licenses and seek entry-level employment as commercial pilots or flight instructors. […]
Atlanta Warbird Weekend a resounding success
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. —More than 12,000 aviation fans and family members filled the tarmac at the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing’s second annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, held Sept. 12-13, at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. Guests toured a DC-3, the B-17 “Memphis Belle,” and viewed 33 World War II warbirds brought in for the occasion. They were able to see […]
OpenAirplane tops 10,000 pilots
CHICAGO – OpenAirplane reached a milestone this week as it topped more than 10,000 pilots signed up to fly with the airplane rental service. More than 58% of those pilots’ home airports are now less than 25 miles from the nearest participating airplane, compared to just 22% when the service launched in mid-2013, according to officials. Hours […]
Sporty’s hosts Young Eagle flights for employees’ families
On Sept. 19, Sporty’s held its own Young Eagles day to provide flights to 14 children and siblings of employees. The Young Eagles flights took place in the company’s Cessna 172s and Piper Aztec and were piloted by Sporty’s employees. “We are strong supporters of Young Eagles through our Next Step initiative, but we also […]
Giving Back grant recipients revealed
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has awarded its 2015 Giving Back grants to programs that use general aviation to help critically ill children obtain medical services, prevent youth gang involvement, and allow low-income students to attend a week-long aviation and space camp. Build a Plane, Hope Flight Foundation, and Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth […]
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training now available to USAIG policy holders
United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) reports Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), which provides Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, is now part of its Performance Vector safety initiative. Performance Vector is available to USAIG policyholders who insure turbine-powered aircraft or place multiple policies with USAIG. Eligible policyholders can choose annually from a range of safety programs and services, […]
First flight: Perlan 2 glider
The Perlan 2 glider, an engineless aircraft designed to reach the edge of space, achieved its successful first flight Sept. 23 about 5,000 feet above Roberts Field, the Redmond Municipal Airport in Oregon. This was the first test flight of the aircraft, which next year will attempt to set a new world altitude record for any airplane. […]