FlightSafety International has promoted Fabio Miguez to manager of the company’s Detroit Metro/Toledo Learning Center. He replaces David Glass, who has been named manager of company’s Learning Center in Houston, Texas. Miguez joined FlightSafety at the Teterboro Center in 2004 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then, including Avionics Instructor, […]
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Museum to celebrate Bessie Coleman
On Saturday, March 12, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate the achievements of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license at the museum’s sixth annual family day. The event is free and open to the public. Coleman learned to fly in […]
Million Air taps Lee for Houston
Robert Lee has joined Million Air as the general manager of Million Air Houston. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in managerial and aviation operations. He comes to Houston from Wheeling, Illinois, where he was the general manager at Atlantic Aviation. His aviation career started in Florida where he held such positions as […]
Gleim offers Sport Pilot student certification
At the 2011 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 20-23, Gleim will help pilots-to-be earn their wings. Individuals will be able to take a two-hour course at the show and achieve their Sport Pilot Student Certificate, which is required before flying a Light-Sport Aircraft solo. “Our online courses have benefited thousands of users,” […]
Hear problems before they become breakdowns
Spectronics Corp. has introduced the Spectroline Marksman ultrasonic diagnostic tool, which converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound. Aviation technicians can hear sounds that signify problems, such as compressed air, vacuum, pneumatic and other pressurized leaks. It’s also used to check for electrical discharge due to insulation breakdown, carbon tracking and arcing. […]
Companies to collaborate on electric aircraft
Bye Energy, Inc., which is developing an electric Cessna 172, has signed an agreement with Panacis, a designer and manufacturer of advanced mobile power products. The companies are collaborating on the development, integration and manufacturing of battery storage systems for Bye Energy’s electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system for general aviation aircraft. George Bye, CEO of […]
FlightSafety taps Glass for Houston center
FlightSafety International has named David Glass manager of the company’s Learning Center in Houston, Texas. “David has made a significant contribution to our centers in St. Louis and Toledo and we look forward to him returning to Houston as manager,” said Greg McGowan, Vice President, Operations. Glass joined FlightSafety in 2004 as an Instructor and […]
Book review: Hearts of Courage
Most families have stories that are passed down generation to generation, but rarely shared with the public. But sometimes the story must be shared. Such is the case of John Tippets of Alaska and his book “Hearts of Courage.” Between the covers of the paperback book, Tippets documents the airplane crash his father, Joseph Tippets, […]
GT-Propellers debuts new blades for Hartzell props
GT-Propellers has introduced “low inertia” wood/carbon blades specifically designed to be installed on existing Hartzell Propellers. The experimental blades are compatible with Hartzell props, according to officials with the Italy-based company. Interested owners can buy the GT blades (you must specify engine type, aircraft type and Hartzell hub type) and take them to their local […]