Sporty’s has introduced a backpack designed just for flying. The Flight Gear Backpack has room for two headsets, a GPS and a pocket specially designed for an iPad. “We noticed that many of the flight students at our airport were using a backpack for a flight bag, and we knew we could create something better […]
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History of Conway Airport published
A history of aviation spanning 93 years at the Conway Arkansas Municipal Airport (Cantrell Field) has recently been published. The authors, Robert Hoyt, Al Hiegel, Stuart Hoyt, and Harrell Clendenin, have long ties to aviation and the Conway Airport. The bound paper-back book contains 238 pages of more than 72,000 words of narrative and is […]
Master Instructors named
Eight CFIs recently earned accreditation as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This […]
RV-12 DVD debuts
HomebuiltHELP has introduced a new video DVD series that provides a step-by-step building demonstration of the Van’s Aircraft RV-12 kit. “Building your Van’s RV-12 Empennage/Tailcone” is the title of the first in a series of DVD presentations that will aid the kit builder in the construction of Vans’ popular light sport aircraft kit, company officials said. […]
Museum lecture profiles icon Kelly Johnson
The Dec. 11 lecture at Seattle’s Museum of Flight features retired Boeing engineer Bob Bogash presenting the story of Kelly Johnson, one of the most influential aeronautical engineers in aviation history. The program profiles the Lockheed manager and engineer who was involved in the design of dozens of aircraft, including the Model 10 Electra, P-38 […]
Dennis Kaney joins Dallas Airmotive
Dennis Kaney has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, as regional engine manager representing Honeywell TFE731 and APU products as well as Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 engine services. Kaney will cover the Northeastern USA, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine. […]
Landmark acquires UGN FBO
Landmark Aviation has acquired the assets of DB Aviation at Chicago’s Waukegan Regional Airport (UGN). “DB Aviation will be a great addition to our network, and will expand our presence in the Midwest,” said Dan Bucaro, Landmark’s President and CEO. “We are looking forward to being a part of the community and providing general aviation […]
Bahamas Challenge unveiled
PilotMall.com Inc. has launched a new program challenging pilots to fly to 12 of the 20 airports of entry in the Bahamas during 2011. All participants will receive prizes along the way, such as hats and t-shirts. Every pilot that completes the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an […]
West Star app now available
West Star Aviation has released its free iPhone app, “Experience On Call.” The “Experience On Call” app provides direct access to a directory of professionals at West Star, whenever support is required. It is designed to be user-friendly, and the option to then contact those professionals immediately from the application enables users to get the […]