Four GA associations have joined forces to urge key members of the U.S. Senate to forgo legislation that could close St. Clair Municipal Airport (K39) near St. Louis, and instead follow established FAA procedures for the potential closure of airports that have accepted federal grants. In a Sept. 16 letter, the aviation groups told U.S. Senators John […]
AOPA lobbies for more flexibility when it comes to hangars
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is pressing the FAA to offer pilots and aircraft owners more flexibility when it comes to the use of hangars at airports that have received federal funding. In formal comments filed Sept. 18, AOPA urges the FAA to expand its definition of “aeronautical use” and to give the […]
Nominations open for the 2015 Wichita Aero Club Trophy
Nominations are now being accepted for the Wichita Aero Club Trophy. The trophy is presented annually to an individual, group, or organization with ties to the local aviation community whose exemplary achievements and contributions in the field of aviation or aerospace deserve special recognition. Last year, it was presented to Russ Meyer, Chairman Emeritus of Cessna […]
New Compass Rose at Martin County Airport
A new compass rose pad was recently constructed at the Martin County Airport in Stuart, Florida. A compass rose is a calibration tool for pilots to use to check that their on board compass is accurately tuned. Martin County’s new and improved compass rose features the Martin County logo as the centerpiece. The new compass […]
Teachers win SAFE aviation education grants
Two teachers, Sonya Williams and Joseph Perrotta, have been named recipients of the 2014 K-12 Classroom Teacher Grant Awards from the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). The $250 grants to encourage aviation and aerospace lesson plans and aviation student projects in classrooms have been awarded by SAFE since 2013. The awards have helped stimulate […]
Video: First flight… with his dog
Zach Sweetser’s friend Will took his dog, Huey (a Corgi) up for a first ride in Will’s Luscombe. Huey did OK.
Access hard-to-reach screws with new ultra-low profile screwdrivers
Snap-On Industrial has introduced new ultra-low profile screwdrivers. The screwdrivers allow users the ability to turn screws in extremely limited access areas where other tools cannot reach. The screwdrivers are available in both flat- and Phillips-head sizes. Features include: Special alloy steel screwdriver bits are the shortest bits possible (10mm), while still allowing for full […]
Breitling Cockpit B50 unveiled
Breitling introduced its latest timepiece for pilots, the Breitling Cockpit B50, at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevo. To mark the occasion, Breitling Vice President Jean Paul Girardin joined world famous aviators, including former astronaut Mark Kelly and Red Bull Air Race competitor Nigel Lamb, to introduce the new timepiece to crowds of pilots and […]
Running out of fuel proves fatal
Aircraft: Buccaneer II. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Granite Quarry, N.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot added about five gallons of automotive gasoline to the airplane’s fuel tank before departing on a local flight. Witnesses saw the airplane flying at a low altitude when the engine lost power. The plane struck power lines and crashed in […]