Set for release on Nov. 18 is a new book, “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of Los Angeles County” by G. Pat Macha, author of “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of San Bernardino County.” A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn […]
Hard landing tears airplane
Aircraft: Remox GX. Injuries: None. Location: Sacramento, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the first landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced. The student performed a second touch-and-go landing, then noticed that the airplane “did not feel right.” The student made a third landing to a full stop. The […]
Eat Sleep Fly
Mark Robinson, the Chief Instructor Pilot of Revolution Aviation, was a particularly happy man Aug. 12 because his business was celebrating one year of operation — and oh, what a year it has been. Robinson is the founder of Revolution Aviation, located at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California, approximately 20 nautical miles […]
Wanted: Engineering Test Pilot in Kansas for Bombardier
Bombardier Aerospace is looking for an engineering test pilot who will be responsible for conducting test operations on aerospace vehicles for the purpose of research, development and certification. Among the list of qualifications are three years of flight test experience (or equivalent) and an ability and willingness to work with irregular hours and work days. Learn more […]
SMO vote disappointing to GA advocates
A city sponsored ballot initiative — Measure LC — has passed in Santa Monica, Calif., leaving the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in the hands of the City Council. The measure passed with 59% of voters saying “yes” with 90% of precincts reporting Tuesday. At the same time, voters rejected a separate measure — […]
Two Bearhawk aircraft receive workmanship awards
Bearhawk Aircraft reports two award wins for customer-built Bearhawk airplanes. Bearhawk co-owner/builders Hatcher Ferguson and Don Aldridge of Virginia, and Mark Scott of Connecticut, were awarded Outstanding Workmanship for fabrication of two separate aircraft at recent fly-in events. The awards recognize the builders for their craftsmanship, technique and level of finish on their completed aircraft. […]
New president for NASAO
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has named Greg Principato president and CEO of the 83-year-old organization. Principato, who most recently served as president and CEO of ACI-NA from 2005-2013, was a trade and transportation specialist at Hunton & Williams from 1991-2005 and served as executive director of the National […]
New self-serve fuel facility opens at 3CK
A new above ground fuel facility offering pilots the ability to refuel their own aircraft has opened at the Lake in the Hills Airport (3CK) in Illinois. The facility, which allows the airport to offer fuel sales at any time of the night and day, consists of two 10,000-gallon steel double-wall tanks which weigh in at […]
Mercy Flight Southeast Golf Tournament prepares for takeoff
LEESBURG, Fla. — Space is still available for golfers to participate in the Mercy Flight Southeast 18th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Harper Family Charitable Foundation, to be held at Arlington Ridge Golf Club in Leesburg, on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. For the second year in a row, the Harper Family Charitable Foundation is the […]