SUN ‘n FUN generates more than $249 million of total economic activity and 2,400 full-time jobs.
Aviation’s economic impact on Massachusetts tops $24.7 billion
General aviation airports provide more than 5,000 jobs in Massachusetts, with a total output of over $630 million.
AOPA app launches Pilot Passport
Check in at an airport or event from your mobile device like you would on social media and earn points and badges for bragging rights and prizes.
Electroair named EAA’s Official Electronic Ignition System
EAA will outfit its fleet of piston aircraft with Electroair’s electronic ignition systems.
New Nav/Strobe lights STC’d for Bonanzas and Barons
The series is “quite simply the brightest form of LED Anti-collision and Position lighting available.”
Powered parachute pilot dies in crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to maneuver the aircraft at low altitude, towards rising terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
Picture of the Day: My Walter Mitty moment
Pete Zutrauen submitted the following photo and note: “A beautiful crisp winter day over Ottawa, Ontario, and a shot of a silly pilot having some fun being Walter Mitty in my Hummelbird. Note the name on the canopy.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
The blooming desert by air
There’s no way to see all the color in this year’s desert bloom, except by aircraft.
Video: How Julie clark flies her airshow
A new video profiles Julie Clark and shows her airpark home and how she flies in her airshows.