BURBANK, Calif. — On June 13 Think Global Flight (TGF) begins its around the world flight to promote education. The TGF crew, Capt. Judy Rice and navigator Fred Nauer, will recognize donors and volunteers before their noon departure in a Citation Mustang. As part of the event, a fund-raising Citation flight for five people will be auctioned […]
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Valdez STOL aircraft to return to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The specially modified short takeoff/landing (STOL) aircraft that were a hit at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 are returning for more fun this year, as they re-create one of the world’s most unique aviation competitions. The “Valdez STOL” airplanes will be part of the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) […]
FAA urges LSA manufacturers to consider ADS-B, AOA
The FAA is encouraging the manufacturers of special light sport aircraft (SLSAs) to develop plans for the installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) equipment and angle of attack indicators in their aircraft. In a letter sent to 65 SLSA manufacturers, the FAA’s Small Aircraft Directorate urged the manufacturers to make plans for the airworthiness approval […]
Advocacy groups oppose restrictions on business at HTO
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) joined by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the National Business Aviation Association submitted comments at the March 12 East Hampton Town Board Meeting in opposition to the town’s proposal to restrict operations at East Hampton Airport (HTO) in New York. The town is proposing four restrictions on the […]
The Sporty’s Foundation issues 2014 annual report
In 2014, The Sporty’s Foundation made grants topping $148,000, bringing the grand total of grants since the foundation’s inception to more than $1 million. The foundation recently released its 2014 annual report, which details the activities and bequests for the year. The report is available online at SportysFoundation.org. Overhead and administrative costs for the foundation […]
Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 reaches milestone
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Eastman Turbo Oil 2197, a high performance turbo oil, has achieved more than 300 million engine/accessory hours of successful operation, according to company officials. The newly rebranded Eastman Turbo Oil 2197, formally BPTO 2197, is designed to exceed the demands of current and future turbine engines, and is the oil of choice for many […]
Able Flight awards seven new flight training scholarships
Able Flight, which awards flight training scholarships to people with disabilities, has announced the winners of seven 2015 scholarships. This year’s class includes three veterans who were either wounded or injured during service or afterwards, a young man who is deaf, and several people who use wheelchairs due to paralysis. Six of the students will […]
Tickets now on sale for Red Bull Air Race
Tickets for the two U.S. stops of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship season are now on sale. The eight-race 2015 schedule includes a return to two U.S. based races, in Fort Worth at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept. 26-27 and in Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct.r 17-18. A wide range of tickets — everything […]
Former Coca-Cola exec takes over reins at Reno
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has tapped former Coca-Cola executive, Micheal (Mike) Crowell, as president and chief executive officer of the National Championship Air Races. Throughout his career at Coca-Cola, Crowell managed bottling facilities in the United States, Middle East and Asia. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mike’s caliber step in […]