CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) at Burke Lakefront Airport will host Dinner with a Slice of History Feb. 19 featuring a special presentation by author and former NASA flight controller Marianne Dyson about her experiences as one of the few women in Mission Control during the early Space Shuttle Program. […]
Quest expands global presence
Quest Aircraft Company has named Aeroservicio as its authorized KODIAK sales representative for Chile. Based in Santiago, Chile, Aeroservicio has more than 50 years of experience in the aviation industry. Over the last few years, Quest has built a network of organizations around the globe to sell the KODIAK. The KODIAK currently has received 21 certifications covering […]
Failure to secure engine oil filler cap fatal to Ercoupe pilot
During the approach for an attempted forced landing into a clearing near Poulsbo, Wash., the Ercoupe 415C hit trees and then collided with the ground in a nose-down attitude. The pilot sustained serious injuries during the accident but was able to call 911 on his cell phone. He subsequently died from complications related to his injuries […]
Picture of the day: Flying a legend’s plane
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo of a Meyers OTW that belongs to Captain Chuck Downey, the youngest Naval Aviator in World War II. The photo was shot near Classic Aviation in Pella, Iowa, over the Red Rock area. While Downey is still living, he’s no longer able to fly his Meyers.
An airshow in paradise
A hot, humid, partly cloudy day in paradise awaited the thousands of Hawaii airshow fans who came out for the Sunday showing of the Kaneohe Bay Airshow held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Held Oct. 17-18, total attendance topped 100,000. One reason for the crowds was the appearance of the Blue […]
CubCrafters adds emergency aircraft parachutes
YAKIMA, Wash. — CubCrafters has introduced new emergency parachute systems for the company’s line of backcountry tailwheel airplanes. The systems were developed in conjunction with BRS Aerospace. The BRS parachute systems are offered on CubCrafters’ production Carbon Cub SS aircraft, as well as the company’s Carbon Cub FX Builder Assist model and its EX-2 kit. Systems are also available […]
Sporty’s Foundation gives grant to Girls in Aviation Day
Women in Aviation International has received a $3,200 grant from The Sporty’s Foundation, which will be used to buy instructional sectional charts to use as a hands-on teaching activity for girls ages 8 to 16 for this year’s Girls in Aviation Day, slated for Sept. 24. “Sporty’s has been a sponsor of Girls in Aviation Day since its […]
Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship returns
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire will once again offer the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 2015 in celebration of Wipaire’s 55th anniversary and Ben Wiplinger’s contributions to aviation. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2016. “The response to the scholarship last year was beyond our expectations,” said […]
Latitude Aviation now offers recurring training for advanced aircraft
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — Recurring training for advanced aircraft is now being offered at Latitude Aviation at the Coeur d’ Alene Airport (KCOE). “Recurring and initial training that meets insurance requirements represents a natural expansion of our programs here at Latitude,” says owner and CFII Jeff Fouche. Recurring training programs are offered in a single day, which includes […]