By KARIN LEPERI Whether you fly-in or drive-in to Fredericksburg, this quaint Texas hill-country town is a memorable experience on many fronts. First and foremost, the town reverently remembers the U.S. role in World War II. From the World War II-themed Hangar Hotel, Airport Diner and the static display of a DC-3 at the county […]
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New study spotlights GA’s state-by-state impact
A new study from the Alliance for Aviation Across America breaks down the general aviation industry’s economic impact throughout all 50 states. The study, “The Impact of General Aviation on State and Local Economies–State Reports,” was published by the alliance, in collaboration with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and NASAO, […]
Seattle museum’s Super Jet gets new moniker for Super Bowl
SEATTLE — As the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots Sunday in the Super Bowl, the Museum of Flight will temporarily rename one of its iconic fighter jet aircraft for that day —and that day only — from Skyhawk to Seahawk. Curator Dan Hagedorn said, “We wouldn’t normally engage in such activities but, given the circumstances, we have […]
Lightspeed names first $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway winner
Lightspeed Aviation reports that M. Wade Davis of Dayton, Ohio, is the first weekly winner in the $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway. A former Airfield Maintenance Supervisor at Dayton International Airport, he is an active pilot with a commercial certificate, an instrument rating, and 3,200 total hours logged. His 1967 Mooney M20-C Ranger has taken him and his […]
Museum’s moving day
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight Airpark is getting a new home, and moving day is Jan. 31. Three aircraft — the Concorde, Air Force One and Lockheed Constellation — will be towed across the street to join the Boeing 787 Dreamliner already parked next to the museum. Beginning Feb. 14 the airpark will be adjacent to the museum’s […]
Banyan to host iPad Takes Flight EFB Challenge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Pilot Shop will host MyGoFlight’s iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge – Connected Flight Edition Seminar. This seminar is designed to advance the use of iPads and tablets as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and a connection to information and on-board navigational systems during all phases of flights.The seminar will be presented […]
Video: How Lycoming builds engines
Ever wonder how your Lycoming engine was built? AVweb just posted a video that tells the story.
RPA and football don’t mix, FAA warns
The FAA has issued a warning to operators of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA): Don’t even think about flying over the Super Bowl this Sunday to get your own view of the action.The agency notes that the Super Bowl is strictly a “No Drone Zone.” The FAA bars unauthorized aircraft — including RPAs — from flying over or near NFL […]
Sporty’s online course for Young Eagles tops 30,000
The Experimental Aircraft Association and Sporty’s Pilot Shop report that more than 30,000 young people have enrolled in Sporty’s Online Learn To Fly Course as a follow-up to their EAA Young Eagles flights. The Sporty’s course, which was first offered to all Young Eagles without charge beginning in 2009, allows young people to take the FAA […]