WILMINGTON, Ohio — The most recent runway in the United States to be certified by the FAA as Category III is located at the Wilmington Air Park. The Clinton County Port Authority and LGSTX Services recently received word from the FAA that the Instrument Landing System (ILS) on Runway 22R has been officially certified at Category […]
Gulf Coast Avionics opens new shop at KTPA
Gulf Coast Avionics has opened its 19th satellite avionics shop and pilots store in the new Sheltair FBO at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “We’re very proud and excited about our new facility at Tampa International. Having the opportunity to be located right in the Sheltair FBO has already proven to be a fantastic benefit for […]
Several officials declare October ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has declared October 2016 “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In West Virginia, general aviation contributes over $1 billion to the state’s total economic output annually. According to the proclamation: “The use of general aviation by businesses and farms in West Virginia is directly tied to the future growth and prosperity of the […]
Lineup finalized for Wings Over Houston Airshow
HOUSTON – The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the 32nd Annual Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at Ellington Airport. Joining the Blue Angels will be the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, a demonstration flight of the F-16 Viper, aerobatic performances by Sean Tucker, Matt Younkin, Debbie […]
USAIG CEO to retire, replacement named
NEW YORK — United States Aviation Underwriters (USAU), the manager of the United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG), revealed that David McKay, Chairman and CEO, plans to retire after nearly 40 years with the company. McKay’s retirement will be effective April 3, 2017. At that time, John Brogan will become President and CEO. Under McKay’s stewardship, […]
Aeronca pilot loses control on takeoff
After a planned refueling stop at Cordele, Georgia, the pilot taxied to a runway intersection and began his takeoff roll. Witnesses reported that when the Aeronca 7EC was about 200 feet above ground level, it entered a gradual left turn, which progressed into a steep left turn. The airplane lost altitude during a 180° turn and then hit the […]
Pictures of the day: Scenes from Triple Tree Fly-In
More than 800 aircraft attended the 10th Annual Triple Tree Fly-In at the Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, held Sept. 6-10, according to organizers, who report that the tower recorded more than 1,900 aircraft movements. Officials also noted that “for the first time ever” the newly expanded lower camping area was completely full by the second day of the […]
Triple Tree Aerodrome’s new Learning Center debuts at fly-in
At the 10th Annual Triple Tree Fly-in at the Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, held Sept. 6-10, volunteer instructor Rob Trayntham gave tours of the Robert Shaw Learning Center, a gleaming new building nestled behind the General Store and the Maintenance Shop. The new air-conditioned learning center, named after Robert Shaw, a pilot, RV builder, a […]
Stearman flight raffled at Triple Tree Fly-In
At this year’s Triple Tree Fly-in near Greenville, South Carolina, 80 raffle tickets were offered at $20 each for a one-hour ride in the 1942 PT-17 Stearman (N851WM) owned by the Triple Tree Foundation. If the winner was a pilot, then dual instruction was included. This pristine Stearman won awards at SUN ‘n FUN earlier in the […]