Barrington Irving was recently presented the National Aeronautic Association‘s Frank G. Brewer Trophy for Aviation Education for “significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education in the United States.” Irving was raised in Miami’s inner city, surrounded by crime, poverty, and failing schools. But he beat the odds to become the youngest person and only […]
CAPACG partners with FAA’s PEGASAS
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — CAPACG, a provider of aviation Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) solutions, is becoming an industry partner with the Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability (PEGASAS), the FAA’s new Center of Excellence for General Aviation. “The mission of PEGASAS is to enhance general aviation safety, accessibility, and sustainability by creating […]
New chairman for Aspen Avionics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionics reports that Dr. John B. “Jack” Mowell has been elected as chairman of the board. Mowell, a Tallahassee, Florida resident, is a business executive in the fields of aviation, life sciences and oil and gas. He became an investor in the company and joined the Aspen board of directors Oct. […]
Part failure proves fatal
Aircraft: Cessna 177RG. Injuries: 3 Fatal. Location: Tallapoosa, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The airplane was in cruise flight at 4,000 feet when the engine lost oil pressure. The pilot declared an emergency. He requested and received radar vectors to the nearest airport. Shortly thereafter, the pilot advised the controller that he was unable to reach the […]
The final toast
By ROBERT JAQUES For three of the four surviving Doolittle Raiders, the time finally came to offer a final toast to the memories of their comrades on Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The three Raiders in attendance were Lt. Col. Richard Cole, the co-pilot on plane […]
GAMA hails passage of Revitalization Act, bill moves on to Obama for signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is celebrating the passage of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act, H.R. 1848, by the U.S. House of Representatives. Introduced in the House by U.S. Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS) in May — along with other original co-sponsors Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO), Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Rick Nolan (D-MN) […]
SP-400 handheld upgraded
Sporty’s SP-400 Hand-held NAV/COM has been upgraded with a new screen that features a brighter display and a glare-reducing face, making it easier to read in direct sunlight, according to Sporty’s officials. Plus, improved contrast allows for a larger viewing angle, making it ideal for mounting on a suction cup or a kneeboard, officials said. […]
Blakey to receive Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
Marion Blakey has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Established in 1948 by the National Aeronautic Association to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” Since […]
IAWA selects Woman of Excellence Award recipient
The International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) has chosen Elizabeth Freidenberg of Freidenberg, Freidenberg & Lifsic as the recipient of the 2013 IAWA Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award. The award recognizes women who are leaders in the field of aviation, have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of women in the industry and are respected […]