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New book about early mechanics set for release
“Pioneer Mechanics in Aviation,” a new book by Giacinta Bradley Koontz that chronicles the exploits of airplane mechanics up to the start of World War II, is set to be released March 1. Each of the book’s 24 chapters tells the stories of the men and women who kept Wright Flyers, Blériots, Curtiss Pushers, and […]
Aircraft Spruce carries Practical IFR Flying course
Aircraft Spruce now carries the Practical IFR Flying CD ROM Course, which provides an hour of information on methods and techniques to make Single Pilot IFR flying simpler, easier, less stressful, and safer, according to company officials. Learn tips and techniques from a Master CFI, Chuck McGill, who has over 12,000 flight hours in more […]
Atlanta Aero Club to meet
Delta Air Lines President Ed Bastian will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Feb. 16. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta provides service to 357 destinations in 66 countries on six continents while employing more than 80,000 employees worldwide. Bastian will address the challenges Delta faces […]
Museum launches cell phone tour
A free cell phone audio tour is now available to visitors at the International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) in Cleveland, Ohio. With service provided by OnCell, the museum’s audio tour takes visitors through many permanent exhibits throughout the museum, highlighting a number of artifacts. The tour has been developed as the museum is […]
New hires, promotion at Sheltair
Sheltair, a network of FBOs with 13 locations throughout the U.S., has appointed Michael Lerma general manager of the Panama City FBO, while Gary Gutkowski has been named general manager of the Savannah FBO, and Bill Garghill has been named director of customer service for the FBO network. Lerma, who previously held the position of […]
ABC aviation analyst to speak at AEA convention
John Nance, the aviation analyst for ABC World News and aviation editor for Good Morning America, will speak at the Aircraft Electronics Association Annual Awards Luncheon during the 54th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show on Thursday, March 24, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev. An internationally recognized air safety analyst, Nance […]
New officers for Wathen Foundation
The Thomas Wathen Foundation has made a number of personnel changes, including electing Jerry Barto was a trustee. John Lyon was elected president of the foundation, while William Sawin has assumed the position of executive vice president and chief development officer. Other administrative changes include promoting Kathy Rohm to Vice President, Director of Community Relations; […]
EDMO partners with Trig Avionics
EDMO Distributors, an independent distributor of avionics, avionics test equipment, installation supplies, aircraft accessories and pilot supplies, has inked a new distribution agreement with Trig Avionics, Ltd. “EDMO is pleased to be named an authorized distributor for Trig Avionics. Trig’s line of cost effective Mode S transponder products will be of great value to our […]