A fly-over of Washington, D.C., by a diverse array of World War II aircraft is planned for May 8 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The Arsenal of Democracy fly-over will follow a ceremony for veterans at the World War II National Memorial. The World War II aircraft will then fly […]
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Bringing more people out to the airport
A group of pilots are raising money to build a public observation area at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport (KIKW) in Midland, Mich., in hopes that the Midland Community Aviation Discovery Area will help more people feel welcome at the general aviation airport. According to a report from the Midland Daily News, the park-like setting would include an […]
Jet Aviation celebrates opening of Nassau FBO
Jet Aviation Nassau, which opened its doors at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 1, held a grand opening celebration Jan. 23 with about 200 local pilots, politicians, embassy and consular officials and others. The FBO features 305,000 square feet of ramp space and includes onsite Bahamas Customs and Immigration available 24 hours, concierge service, […]
The Wings Club writes next chapter
NEW YORK — The Wings Club has merged with The Wings Club Scholarship Fund, creating The Wings Club Foundation. The foundation plans to build an endowment to foster educational opportunities for individuals pursuing an education in the field of aviation and to support organizations that use aviation to help those in need. Charitable contributions to the new 501(c)(3) […]
FAA correction opens door for lower-cost ADS-B
The FAA published a technical correction in the Federal Register Feb. 9 that allows future installations of ADS-B out equipment to meet performance standards of the appropriate Technical Standard Order (TSO) specifications without meeting the complete TSO requirements. This technical amendment is a first step to exploring solutions for amateur-built aircraft to meet FAA’s year 2020 mandate […]
Air+Space Academy moves to Bowman Field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Air+Space Academy is establishing the national headquarters for the program in the Hangar 7 complex at historic Bowman Field (KLOU). The program was first established in 2010 by Dr. Tim Smith as the Kentucky Institute for Aerospace Education and based out of Frankfort. Over the next five years, the program grew and expanded to include […]
Bob Hoover documentary to kick off museum film festival
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 […]
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 […]