HONOLULU — A Moon Rover will make its public debut during Discover Your Future in Aviation at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Saturday, March 29. A NASA Launch Entry Suit (LES) used on multiple space shuttle missions will also be on exhibit during the museum’s fifth annual Discover Your Future in Aviation day. Pacific International Space […]
Mid-air in VFR conditions kills two
Aircraft: Cessna 172, Cessna 180. Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: Longmont, Colo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Day VFR conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, with reported visibilities at 60 miles. Neither pilot was receiving air traffic control advisories at the time of the collision. Radar track data depicted the airplanes on gradually converging […]
Wagstaff named AOPA ambassador
Legendary airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff will serve as an “AOPA Ambassador,” officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said Wednesday. “Flying is all about fun and freedom, and one of the best people to communicate that is Patty,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “We are thrilled to have her representing AOPA as we celebrate […]
Time running out to buy raffle tickets for P-51 ride
There are less than three weeks left to win the flight of a lifetime. Stallion 51 has donated the chance to fly a P-51 Mustang to Mercy Flight Southeast to raise funds for this critically-needed charity. Mercy Flight Southeast provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments for children and adults. While pilots donate their airplanes, […]
NH governor declares March General Aviation Appreciation Month
New Hampshire Governor Margaret Wood Hassan has declared March “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In New Hampshire, general aviation accounts for $639 million in annual economic activity. The governor’s proclamation states that “the State of New Hampshire has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions, aviation organizations, community […]
2014 National GA Award honorees revealed
Every year for the past 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and safety. Recipients of the 2014 National General Aviation Awards are: Howard William Wolvington of Issaquah, Washington—Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) of […]
Auto-darkening welding helmet debuts
Just introduced is the new Tweco auto-darkening welding helmet, which features four sensors and can be used in both weld mode and grind mode. The helmet has a viewing area of 3.86” x 1.69”, weighs 16 oz., and uses solar power to eliminate the need to change batteries, according to company officials. Suggested price is […]
JSSI launches 25th anniversary celebration
CHICAGO — Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), a provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has launched a yearlong celebration of its 25th anniversary in business. “We are so appreciative to the thousands of customers we have had the privilege of serving over the last quarter of a century,” remarked Neil […]
First Eclipse 550 delivered
Eclipse has made the official delivery of the first Eclipse 550 jet. “With the Eclipse 550, we’ve built a high performance light jet that includes advanced technologies and safety features that have traditionally been found only on much larger commercial aircraft,” says Mason Holland, Eclipse CEO. “Our customers wanted the latest technologies such as auto […]