SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Museum of Flying will kick off of its Flying Film Festival Series with the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary, “Flying The Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project.” The premiere is slated for Friday, Feb. 20, at the Museum of Flying , which is located on the south side of Santa Monica Airport (SMO). This documentary […]
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Aviation exhibit opens at NH State Library
“A Focus on New Hampshire Aviation: A Photography Project” will be on exhibit at the New Hampshire State Library until Feb. 25. A partnership of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics, the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Institute of Art, the exhibit focuses on general aviation and includes images […]
No user fees in President’s budget proposal
For the first time in years, President Obama’s annual budget proposal does not include any new user fees for general aviation. It’s a decision applauded by GA’s advocacy groups. “After years of fighting to protect pilots from arbitrary fees and charges, we’re pleased to see that the White House has finally taken our message to […]
How do astronauts log their flight hours?
Definitely not GA, but have you ever wondered how astronauts log their flight hours? That question is answered by astronaut Clayton Anderson, who spent 167 days in outerspace, in a post at Slate.com.
Vantage Plane Plastics awarded Textron contract
ALVA, Oklahoma – Vantage Plane Plastics has signed a long-term contract to produce Beechcraft and Cessna production and aftermarket thermoformed plastic parts and assemblies for its piston engine line-up. “It is a privilege to have a hand in the production of Cessna and Beech aircraft. We look forward to our new relationship with Textron and are excited to be a part of […]
Air Elite adds three FBOs to network
World Fuel Services has added three new FBOs to its Air Elite Network: YU Lounge, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (TKPK) in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Jet Centre Curacao, at Hato International Airport (TNCC) in Willemstad, Curacao; and Ecuacentair, at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM) in Quito, Equador. The Air Elite Network now has 37 […]
Young Eagle earns her wings
Young Eagle Michaela Goldammer, a resident of Blacksburg, Va., received her private pilot certificate Jan. 10. She started her flight lessons in March 2013 at Twin County Aviation Flight School in Hillsville, Va., shortly after her very first flight in a general aviation aircraft through the Young Eagles program. Goldammer also received the Emily Gile […]
Kansas senator to host aviation roundtable
SALINA, Kansas — Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will host an aviation roundtable to discuss a number of Kansas aviation priorities for 2015, at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 9 at the Kansas State University Salina College Center. The roundtable will also include U.S. Senator Pat Roberts […]
Wings of Freedom Tour at Page Field
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine” heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator “Witchcraft” heavy bomber and North American Dual Control P-51C Mustang “Betty Jane” fighter to Page Field (KFMY) Feb. 9-12. The stop in Fort Myers is part of the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour, an annual 110-city nationwide […]