PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Two restored World War II aircraft have taken flight as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing Warbird Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary. Sixteen years of restoration work by the Wing’s volunteers has brought a Bell P-63A-6 Kingcobra back to flying status, more than 40 years after it last flew. Also, a […]
Lawmakers to explore state of America’s airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Subcommittee on Aviation will hold its second hearing of the new Congress March 1 as part of its preparations for developing an FAA reform and reauthorization bill later this year. The subcommittee will continue to explore how the federal government should best direct its efforts to ensure America has a modern […]
AOPA to recognize Sean D. Tucker and Congressman Todd Rokita
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) revealed that aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker and Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) will be honored for their contributions to general aviation at the second annual Bob Hoover Trophy Reception. The event will be held March 8 at Ronald Reagan National Airport’s Historic Terminal A Lobby in Arlington, Virginia. Tucker […]
Bill Kyle awarded Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
CHARLES CITY, Iowa — The president of Charles City Aeronautics, which does business under the name North Iowa Air Service in Mason City and Charles City, Iowa, has been awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. The FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named for Charles Taylor, the mechanic who is credited with building the engine […]
Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week slated
More than 50,000 girls and women are expected to attend events on four continents during the seventh annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6- 12. They will meet women who chose a career in the aviation industry, learn about past women of aviation’s contributions, visit various work environments, and try some of the activities, including […]
Cessna 206 overruns runway
The pilot made an approach for landing on Runway 35 at the airport in Kernville, California. According to airport personnel, the wind was about 170 at 25 knots, creating a tailwind component for landing. During the landing, the Cessna U206-G bounced and touched down further than normal. The airplane subsequently overran the departure end of the […]
Oklahoma aviation captured in students’ art
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) recently chose artwork from nine students who placed in the Oklahoma 2017 International Aviation Art Contest, adding a new Honorable Mention category. The state-level Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by the Aeronautics Commission, encourages kids, ages 6 to 17, to reflect on aviation by designing a piece of art based on the theme “Beyond […]
Perfect or Better?
Which should we strive for? Perfection or Better Performance? The question was the result of reading Matt Zuccaro’s recent column, “Zero Accidents: Yes, We Can.” Matt is the president of the Helicopter Association International. He’s also not afraid to say what’s on his mind. Don’t believe me? Take a look at Matt’s opening paragraph: “Call […]
AOPA offers solutions for Trump’s Florida airport shutdowns
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has requested that the Department of Homeland Security establish security screening capabilities and gateway operations at Palm Beach County Park Airport to ease the economic impact of shutting down the airport each time President Donald Trump visits his nearby Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. In a letter […]