Legendary air show and racing pilot Michael Goulian will serve as an AOPA Ambassador, according to officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “Nobody conveys their passion and enthusiasm for flight quite like AOPA’s newest ambassador, Michael Goulian,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “His unique flying style epitomizes the freedom, fun, and challenge of […]
New flight school opens at SNA
It has been more than 34 years since a helicopter flight school has opened its doors at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. In fact Revolution Aviation is the first flight school locally to offer crossover training in helicopter, plane and UAV equipment, according to company officials. The school was started by Mark Robinson, […]
West Star Aviation named East Alton Rotary Business of the Year
The Rotary Club of East Alton, Ill., recently recognized West Star Aviation as its Business of the Year. Brad Lavite, incoming East Alton Rotary Club president, applauded West Star for keeping its national headquarters at St. Louis Regional Airport and adding a 47,000-square-foot maintenance facility, which was dedicated on May 13. Total facility space in this community […]
New features unveiled for Flying Eyes Sunglasses
AUSTIN, Texas — Patented Flying Eyes Sunglasses are being updated with an even thinner set of temples to make them easier to wear under a headset. The Flying Eyes strap system is already designed to be comfortable with an aviation-style headset, according to company officials. Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include a 1mm, super thin set of […]
AeroBase Group now distributor for Checkers
MELBOURNE, Florida — AeroBase Group has become an authorized distributor for Checkers Industrial, a supplier of aircraft chocks and cable protectors. Products include not only aircraft chocks and cable protectors, but also warning whips and warning lights. AeroBase Group owner Tom Corrao said, “The addition of Checkers’ products to our lineup fills a void in our […]
World War I aviation experts featured at museum symposium
SEATTLE — On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, a one-day symposium at The Museum of Flight on Saturday, July 26, brings together the leading experts on World War I aviation to show how recent investigations are revealing surprising new information. Speakers include Javier Arango, who uses his […]
Fuel valve failure contributes to fatal crash
Aircraft: Beech A23. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: Laytonsville, Md. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, accompanied by a flight instructor, was practicing takeoffs and landings. The first two went well. Before the third takeoff, the pilot verified that the flaps were retracted for takeoff and that the fuel selector valve was positioned on the […]
Runway-side Chalet Suzanne closing after 83 Years
Chalet Suzanne Restaurant and Inn in Lake Wales, Florida, a paradigm of class and cuisine among airplane-accessible destinations, will be closing its doors Aug. 4. Looking for a buyer, third-generation owner Eric Hinshaw and wife Dee say it can be yours. Otherwise, they plan a silent auction of its unique contents. Hinshaw’s grandmother Bertha opened the […]
Video: Way too close
While not general aviation, this video shows in moving pictures a near collision as a result of a runway incursion.