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 […]
West Star Aviation names new regional sales manager
West Star Aviation has hired Ed Henry as Regional Sales Manager responsible for the eastern territory of the United States including: Washington D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. He has more than 40 years of experience in general and corporate aviation, graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technologies with a degree in […]
Non-certified pilot runs out of fuel
Aircraft: Bellanca Scout Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Zahl, N.D. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, 33, did not have a valid pilot certificate or medical certificate. His last aviation medical exam was dated April 27, 1997. At that time, he reported a total flight time of 15 hours. The airplane belonged to his father. Witnesses saw […]
KN51 in the middle of a tug of war
How would you feel if the local government was trying to acquire property that had been in your family since 1939 — whether you wanted them to or not? That is the situation facing the Solberg family in Readington Township, in central New Jersey. They own 726 acres, which includes Solberg-Hunterdon Airport (KN51). The family will […]