EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War II, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will be held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional […]
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The 2015 Cactus Fly-In: Antique aeronautica in the desert
Story and Photos By Steven Valinski In early March, when most of the U.S. is beginning to thaw from the winter chill, aviation is in full bloom in the desert. On March 6-7, aviation enthusiasts in the southwest U.S. were treated to a display of antique and classic aircraft at the 2015 Cactus Fly-In. The […]
ThinkGlobalFlight takes off
BURBANK, Calif. — On June 13 Think Global Flight (TGF) begins its around the world flight designed to promote education and inspire more than 20,000 students in 21 countries across the globe. Joining the flight will be ThinkGlobalFlight Ambassadors Astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin and Voyager pilot Dick Rutan. Aldrin joins the crew on most of their journey, […]
Congress urged to protect small airports in FAA reauthorization
The Alliance for Aviation Across America, League of Rural Voters, National Farmers Union, Air Care Alliance, and National Agricultural Aviation Association recently sent a letter to Congress, highlighting the need to protect the interests of small airports and rural communities in the FAA reauthorization process, as well as urging Congress to retain oversight of the national aviation […]
NBAA Regional Forum slated for Teterboro
Global economic, product and technology trends in business aviation, and their impact on Teterboro Airport and the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area, will be part of the discussion at an upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) event. The NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum will be held at the Landmark Aviation facility at Teterboro […]
University streamlines career path for pilots
The University of Cincinnati – Clermont College Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Training Program has received iauthority from the FAA to certify its graduates for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certification (R-ATP). The R-ATP authority allows graduates to fill airline first-officer positions with reduced total flying experience shortly after graduation, according to officials.. “Not only […]
NH Aviation Museum sets homebuilt fly-in
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will hold a fly-in Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. All aircraft are welcome, with a special parking area for experimental aircraft, according to museum officials. There will be activities throughout the day, including fabric covering of a Kitfox aircraft […]
Pacific Coast Avionics receives Garmin award
PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Coast Avionics has received Garmin’s 2014 Top 10 Elite Platinum Dealer Award. “Even though this is our 19th year in a row, each time we are presented with this prestigious award, it becomes more special than the last,” said Dewey Conroy, vice president and COO. “With there being over 800 […]
South Carolina adopts GA maintenance sales tax exemption
South Carolina has taken an important step in attracting general aviation activity to the state, with passage of a sales tax exemption on parts and supplies used in repairing or reconditioning aircraft. Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. The National Business Association (NBAA), the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA), […]