Renowned airshow announcer Roscoe D. Morton passed away Saturday, June 15, at his home in Frostproof, Florida. Born Dec. 10, 1931, in Elk Falls, Kansas, to the late Raymond G. and Grace E. Morton, he began his aviation career by soloing in 1947 at the age 15. He was a United States Air Force veteran […]
West Star Aviation enhances app
West Star Aviation recently launched a new version of its “Experience on Call” app. Specifically designed for iPhone and iPad users, the free app is now available from the iTunes Store. The app was designed to provide direct contact to a full directory of professionals at West Star, wherever assistance is required. The app allows […]
Cessna pilot encounters microburst
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Thornton, Colo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, 41, had logged more than 18,000 hours, including 8,200 in the Cessna 182. There was no record of him obtaining a weather briefing prior to the accident flight. Weather forecasts predicted fast moving thunderstorms with high wind gusts […]
The answer to GA’s woes: Technology
There is a story going around about a toothpaste company that was having quality problems. It seems that every once in a while an empty tube would go through the system and get to the stores. This was causing several customers to threaten to cancel their orders. So the president of the company, who was […]
First factory-built Van’s RV-12 delivered
Forty years and more than 8,000 airplanes flying easily makes Van’s Aircraft the most prolific kit aircraft supplier in the history of aviation. Does anyone in flying not know about the RV-series? What everyone may not know (or remember) is that Van’s entered into a deal with Synergy Air to fully build an initial run […]
Michigan’s North Fox Island airstrip under consideration
LANSING, MICH – With a letter in hand from Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, Recreational Aviation Foundation Michigan state liaison Brad Frederick reports the RAF has cleared the first hurdle in re-opening of North Fox Island airstrip. Located in Lake Michigan, 20 miles northwest of Charlevoix, the scenic strip has remained closed for several years. […]
Embry-Riddle inks deal with Diamond Aircraft
At the 50th Annual International Paris Air Show, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Dr. John P. Johnson and Diamond Aircraft Industries CEO Christian Dries signed a partnership agreement to establish the manufacturer’s presence at the university’s Daytona Beach Campus. As part of the agreement, Diamond will expand its current international Research & Development program and other […]
Heart of Texas Airshow to make its debut in September
In a year when so many airshows have been cancelled due to sequestration, D&D Marketing Concepts Inc. will debut The Heart Of Texas Airshow Sept. 28 at Texas State Technical College Airport (CNW) in Waco, Texas. The Heart Of Texas Airshow promises to provide something for everyone in an action-packed day of fun for the […]
New name for Florida aviation association
The Florida Aviation Trades Association members agreed to a name change to better describe exactly who they are and what they represent — The Florida Aviation Business Association. The decision was made at the annual conference held June 10–12 in Naples, Fla. The association also held the election for officers and board members. The following […]