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IMC Clubs: Practice makes proficiency
Hangar flying, the time-honored activity where pilots sit around and swap stories about aviation techniques, can be a valuable educational tool. Add organized informational seminars illustrated with powerpoint demonstrations and desktop flight simulation devices and you have the interactive learning environment of the IMC Club. IMC stands for Instrument Meteorological Conditions, which necessitates flying on […]
Video: Flash mob performs at Air & Space Museum
Visitors to the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center were treated to a surprise holiday performance by The U.S. Air Force Band Dec. 2. The four-minute performance featured original arrangements of Greensleeves and Carol of the Bells led by the band’s commander and conductor Col. Larry H. Lang. Surprised museum visitors watched […]
AOPA addresses concerns over Powder Riving Training Complex
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is working to mitigate the economic and safety impacts of a proposed military training area that will cover 28,000 square miles above Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The association made the commitment after the U.S. Air Force released an environmental impact statement Nov. 28 that did not […]
Carpenter Avionics sold to Momentum Aviation Holdings
SMYRNA, Tenn. – Momentum Aviation Holdings has acquired Smyrna Rutherford County Airport (KMQY)-based Carpenter Avionics, Since 1981, Carpenter has been an authorized FAA Repair Station that sells, installs and maintains avionics systems for general aviation aircraft. “After an extensive nationwide search, we concluded that Carpenter Avionics would be the ideal foundation upon which to build and […]
Flying Musicians to entertain at first flight celebration
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) will provide music at the banquet celebrating the 111th anniversary of the Wright brothers first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C., on Dec. 16, hosted by the First Flight Society. This year First Flight will be honoring the Paul E. Garber Shrine Inductee, Col. Mary S. Feik. FMA will also have […]
Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School offers Confidence Course
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida — The Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School now offers its Confidence Course for a holiday special price of $795. One of the school’s CFIs will dedicate the entire day, one on one, teaching and reviewing airmanship, upset training, spins, and basic aerobatics, in a Super Decathlon. The Confidence Course is designed for all […]
Picture of the day
Reader Star Novak sent in this photo, which was published in the Dec. 5 print issue for our Year in Pictures special focus.
Hillsboro Aviation sells flight school
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has sold one of its three core business groups, the flight training division, to Renovus Capital Partners and Graycliff Partners. Hillsboro Aviation will continue to operate its charter and sales and service divisions with a focus on charter services, aircraft sales, MRO, avionics services and parts sales. This next chapter […]