Former president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Craig Fuller, has joined the board of directors of Bidding Ace, providers of an online marketplace for general aviation. “Craig is a wonderful visionary and long-time aviation advocate,” said Tom Henn, Bidding Ace Co-Founder and CEO. “I am proud to have Craig join the Board of […]
Wrong lever results in bad landing
Aircraft: Beech Baron. Injuries: None. Location: Atlanta, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. After touchdown, he intended to retract the flaps, but inadvertently selected the landing gear control lever. The landing gear partially retracted, and the plane settled onto the runway, resulting in substantial damage to a nose section bulkhead. Probable […]
The four secret steps to becoming a good old boy
In your town, right now, there is a good old boy network firmly in place. I know this because there is a good old boy network in place in every town. Whether you’re in New York City, Los Angeles, Clarksville, Texas, or Carrington, North Dakota, there is a group of men and women known locally — and […]
Clever copters can learn as they fly
SHEFFIELD, England — Flying robots that can show true autonomy and even a bit of politeness in working together and venturing into hostile environments are being developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield. The research paves the way for robots to work intelligently alongside humans in ways that are currently familiar only through science […]
Fantasy of Flight owner hopes new rum will take off
Kermit Weeks, the owner of Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, is preparing to launch a brand of spiced rum called “Naked in Jamaica,” according to a report at TheLedger.com. Weeks has even written a song to hep promote the new rum.
Colorado ‘Support Aviation’ license plate introduced
The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) in collaboration with Colorado Pilots Association (CPA), Colorado General Aviation Alliance (CGAA), and Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association (CAAA), has introduced the “Support Aviation” license plate project to Colorado residents. The objective of the plate is to raise awareness to the impact of aviation across the State of Colorado and how […]
Ohio man receives EAA’s Tony Bingelis Award
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Dave Ross of Wakeman, Ohio, is the 2014 recipient of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Tony Bingelis Award, recognized for his hard work as an EAA Technical Counselor, RV builder, and EAA chapter safety chairman. Ross, a retired corporate pilot, has been an active EAA member for 39 years and […]
STC approved for Hartzell prop on Cherokees and Dakotas
Professional Pilots Inc. recently received FAA STC approval for Hartzell’s new “Scimitar” propeller on the Piper Cherokee 235 and Dakota. This propeller is a direct replacement for the two and three bladed propellers of the past. The modern scimitar propellers have proven themselves to be much more efficient while producing greater thrust and less vibration, […]
Charles Buckland named GM of Landmark Aviation at AVL
Charles (Chuck) Buckland has been named the General Manager of Landmark Aviation’s Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) location. “With 19 years of experience in general aviation, Chuck is the ideal leader for our thriving general aviation market in Asheville,” Landmark Aviation Regional Vice President Jim McNeill said. “I am certain he and his team will continue […]