I read a good many “How I Did It” type stories in various business magazines. It is always interesting to learn that “now successful” business operators struggled with the same challenges I, and many others, struggle with. So when I learned that Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier would be in the Seattle area retelling his “How I Did It” type story, I had to sign on.
Alaska Airlines gives $2.5 million to build Aerospace Education Center at museum
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is making a $2.5 million gift to The Museum of Flight to create the Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center. Funds will be used to renovate existing facilities, support and sustain educational programs, increase staff, expand outreach to underrepresented communities, and enhance financial assistance. The Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center, to be […]
Landmark Aviation to acquire Ross Aviation
Landmark Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Aviation, a network of FBOs located throughout the United States. The acquisition is expected to close during the second half of 2014. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ross Aviation operates 20 FBOs in high profile major cities and resort destinations within the U.S., including Denver (BJC), […]
New terminal opens at KHLX
A new terminal was recently dedicated at the Twin County Airport (KHLX) serving Carroll and Grayson Counties, as well as Galax, Va. The 4,000-square-foot terminal not only houses the manager and commission’s offices, but includes a pilot lounge/sleep room with a full bath, a flight planning room, a large conference room, and space for additional airport […]
Thunderstorm Avoidance seminar at KGSH
A Thunderstorm Avoidance seminar is slated for May 10 at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) in Indiana. Dr. David Strahle will be presenting the seminar, titled “Thunderstorm Avoidance using Airborne NEXRAD Radar.” With the recent advent of Datalink Nexrad Weather Radar, all pilots must become familiar with the proper interpretation of Nexrad images in avoiding thunderstorms, […]
International UAS Expo takes off May 12
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host an unmanned systems and robotics exposition May 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Keynote speakers include: Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), House of Representatives Lt. Gen. Kevin Mangum, deputy commanding general/chief of staff, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Rep. Frank Lobiondo (R-N.J.), […]
EASA approves G1000 for Piper Seminoles
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate validation from the European Aviation Safety Agency to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new twin-engine Piper Seminole aircraft models. The company recently made its first European delivery of a G1000 equipped Seminole to a European customer involved in pilot training. Prince Aviation, of […]
Two students earn EAA/Daher-Socata scholarships
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Grace Huseth of Tucker, Ga., and Michael Keck of Oshkosh, Wis., have been named recipients of this year’s EAA/DAHER-SOCATA International Scholarships. The internship program is now in its eighth year. Each recipient receives a five-week internship at DAHER-SOCATA’s Tarbes facility in France, located in the shadow of the Pyrenees […]
NIAR to host ground vibration testing class
Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research is working with LMS to offer a ground vibration testing class June 17-20 at the National Center for Aviation Training. The four-day Master Class provides an overview of the challenges and associated solutions for dynamic testing of full aircraft structures. The master class rolls out an integrated […]