The Alaska Airmen’s Association sent an email to its members on Monday, Dec. 15, detailing the status of the 18th Annual Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. “As you may know for the past 17 years, FedEx has graciously hosted The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering in their Anchorage maintenance hangar,” said Dee Hanson, Alaska Airmen’s Executive Director. “Every year […]
University of Alaska receives its first Tecnam P2006T Twin
Tecnam recently delivered a new Tecnam 2006T Twin form its Sebring, Florida, showroom and delivery center to the University of Alaska’s Aviation Technology Division, a journey of more than 4,000 miles. Ashley Burrill, Flight Operations General Manager for the University of Alaska, accompanied by Graham Frye, the Flight School Manager of Heart of Virginia Aviation, […]
Breitling Jet team sets U.S. tour schedule
The Breitling Jet Team has announced its tour dates for 2015, which include, for the first time, stops in the United States. The aerobatic display team is made up of seven L-39 C Albatros jets that can reach speeds of up to 435 mph, and have flown across 36 countries all over the world. The Breitling […]
Travers and Associates unveils renters insurance
Travers and Associates has unveiled a non-owned aircraft insurance product designed for renter pilots and flight instructors. Insurance policies can be quoted and purchased online instantly, company officials note. “This new non-owned and aircraft renter’s insurance product allows the pilot to choose from several coverage options with competitive prices,” said Mike Travers, a partner at Travers […]
Duncan Aviation to provide avionics support in Vail
Duncan Aviation and Vail Valley Jet Center have teamed to provide avionics services at Eagle County Regional Airport in Vail, Colo. Beau Hawkins, a Duncan Aviation avionics technician in Denver, will provide avionics services to operators at the Eagle County Airport. Hawkins has 13 years of avionics experience.
Slippery ramp leads to bent wing
Aircraft: Beech Bonanza. Injuries: None. Location: Rutland, Vermont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, after landing, he attempted to taxi toward the FBO. The surface of the ramp was hard-packed snow. He initiated a left turn but the airplane continued heading straight ahead toward a fuel truck that was parked on […]
Picture of the day: Remembering Reno
David Weber submitted this photo from this year’s Reno Air Races:
Dallas approves incentive package for Commemorative Air Force
DALLAS – The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to approve an incentive package for the Commemorative Air Force’s move to Dallas Executive Airport. “This decision enables the relocation of our national headquarters, and brings us one step closer to creating a world-class visitor attraction for the Dallas community,” said Stephan Brown, president and CEO of […]
CAP pilot earns South Dakota aviation award
Civil Air Patrol pilot Captain Neil Schmid of the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron recently earned a significant aviation achievement. Flying one of the South Dakota Wing’s CAP aircraft, Schmid completed his “Fly South Dakota” Gold Level Award. The Fly South Dakota program, which began in 2010, is sponsored by the South Dakota Pilots Association (SDPA) to promote […]