A few lingering showers didn’t keep pilots from Sporty’s 11th annual fly-in, which attracted hundreds of attendees. While fly-in traffic was down, drive in traffic was up – and Sporty’s customers consumed upwards of 700 free hot dogs. This year’s fly-in hosted the largest number of exhibitors ever, according to Sporty’s officials. Seminars from Sporty’s, […]
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Reno performers revealed
The Reno Air Racing Association will host a new line-up of performers at the 2015 National Championship Air Races, slated for Sept. 16-20 at the Reno Stead Airport. This year’s performers include the Breitling Jet Team, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the Commemorative Air Force’s Tora, Tora, Tora Airshow. Tora, Tora, Tora were the words transmitted by […]
Hydroswing opens parts store
Hydroswing North America has opened its parts store. The launch of the Parts Store comes on the heels of Hydroswing’s partnership with GS Global Resources (GSGR), according to company officials, With more than 7,000 Hydroswing door systems in use worldwide, and some being installed almost a decade ago, it was important for Hydroswing to address replacement […]
Purdue Research Park Aerospace District takes off
Purdue University plans to create the 980-acre Purdue Research Park Aerospace District in West Lafayette, which will be a base for public and private aerospace research facilities. The project includes the purchase of Lafayette Aviation by Purdue aviation technology alumnus Scott Niswonger and the Purdue Research Foundation. Plans for the aerospace district, which encompasses the Purdue University […]
Duncan Aviation named ARTEX service center
Duncan Aviation now offers Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) support services on ARTEX ELTs and parts. Duncan Aviation provide services that include battery replacement, programming and board level repairs. Duncan Aviation has been supporting ARTEX ELT customers for years with reprogramming and battery replacements.
DTC DUAT contract extended for 60 days
As previously reported, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and Lockheed Martin were each awarded DUATS (direct user access terminal services) contracts in early May 2015. The service was formerly provided by CSC and Data Transformation Corporation (DTC). So what now? If you are a DTC DUAT user, know that DTC has been granted a 60-day [until July 15] […]
Bricks mark aviation milestone
By ELIZABETH WALKER The inscribed bricks at the walkway entrance to the Central Florida Aerospace Academy on the SUN ’n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) in Florida mark a significant date for a small group of students at the school. Each of the red bricks commemorates a student’s first solo. So far, 28 […]
SUN ’n FUN founder inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame
For the first time ever, the Florida Aviation Historical Society held an induction for the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame during SUN ’n FUN.The induction, held first thing opening day, included the Class of 2014 and the Class of 2015. “We’re looking to do this as an annual thing,” said Robb Williams, executive director of […]
Call for entries for Scott Crossfield award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is seeking entries for the 29th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to classroom teachers in grades K through 12. Nominations will […]