WASHINGTON, D.C. — Henry Ogrodzinski, widely known general aviation advocate who for the past 18 years was president and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, died at his home here on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 22. He was 65 and had battled cancer for two years. Henry O, as he was commonly […]
Aviation Access Project opens at GMU
Aviation Access Project (A.A.P.) has announced the formation of a Flight Center at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in Greenville, South Carolina. Headed by local businessman Mitchell West, the Flight Center represents a new initiative to promote the growth and development of the pilot community in the Upstate of South Carolina by offering low-cost aircraft ownership […]
Study finds Florida first for aviation manufacturing attractiveness
Florida is ranked the top state for U.S. aviation manufacturing attractiveness, according to a new report. The study ranked Florida’s talent first, its industry ninth, and its cost sixth for an overall ranking of first in the nation. The PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP study — titled “Aviation’s Second Gold Age: Can the U.S. aircraft industry maintain leadership?” […]
Podcast: Slipstream Radio launches
So a corporate/GA pilot and a fighter pilot walk into a bar… Brent Owens, is a corporate (Falcon) pilot and an RV-8 owner/pilot. Rob Burgon is an Air Force F-22 pilot. Together they’ve formed Slipstream Radio, a twice monthly aviation podcast. Brent and Rob will include guest interviews, commentary on recent news, sharing best practices, training, career information, recreational […]
Applications now being accepted for Upwind Summer Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply for the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program is Feb. 28. Based at San Carlos Flight Center at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California, the program aims to transform a high school student into a licensed private pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. Upwind selects high school students and provides […]
40 TBM 850s delivered in 2013
DAHER-SOCATA reports that 40 new TBM 850s were delivered in 2013, providing a 5% increase from 2012 and representing a 20% market share for aircraft in its category – up from 18% in 2012. This marks the fourth best year for the company’s TBM aircraft family since 1990, according to company officials. The 2013 deliveries […]
Why carry tools when you can walk them?
The new Dog Box from Snap-on Industrial is a rolling tool box that makes moving tools across a hangar, tarmac or facility easier. Available in three sizes, these Dog Boxes allow technicians to load up all the necessary tools into a tool box that’s positioned onto a frame with casters, and pull it out to […]
Wind gusts, deep snow bad combination
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Cascade, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot and a witness, the landing approach was normal. The airplane touched down in a three-point attitude close to the runway threshold and on the runway centerline. The airplane encountered a wind gust, became airborne again, drifted to the right, and […]
Video: Interesting way to pick up a flag
The inverted ribbon cut has been a staple of many airshow acts over the years. This video raises the bar (or is it now lower) greatly. Any U.S.-based act care to step up and try this?