LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, NEW YORK — FlightSafety has added ForeFlight and Aeronautical Data Systems to its Extended Advantage program. “The Extended Advantage program provides FlightSafety customers with preferred access, discounts, and other benefits for many of the products and services that are necessary to operate a safe, efficient and high-quality flight operation and to assist […]
Aerospace Products International acquires Avionics International Supply
Aerospace Products International has acquired the assets of Avionics International Supply. Headquartered in Denton, Texas, AIS is a wholesale distribution and repair services company, serving customers worldwide. In business since 1984, AIS’s main focus is the procurement and sales of new and used parts and supplies, avionics, electronics, tooling and test equipment, along with other […]
Roll Cage welding and rigging gloves introduced
Just introduced is Roll Cage Welding and Rigging Gloves from Lincoln Electric. The gloves are designed not only for welding and rigging, but also for cutting and grinding, according to company officials. The gloves are constructed with fire-resistant cowhide and sewn with Kevlar thread, then enhanced with segmented, high-temperature-resistant silicon pads for knuckle protection. The […]
Pilot gets lost at night
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Eau Claire, Wis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During a personal sightseeing flight in the late afternoon, the pilot landed the airplane at a controlled airport without contacting the control tower. According to the manager of an FBO at the airport, the pilot didn’t know what airport he was at, and was […]
Around the world solo in a Bluebird
Born Mildred Mary Petre in November 1895, the Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce made her name during the 1920s and ’30s as a record breaker on land, sea and in the air. She first came to notice by way of several motoring records. In 1929 she turned her attention to the water and gained records for […]
Wichita Aero Club Trophy to be presented to Cessna chairman emeritus
WICHITA — The fourth annual Wichita Aero Club Trophy will be presented to former Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman Russell W. Meyer, Jr. Meyer was selected by the Club’s Selection Committee from among 15 nominees. The WAC Trophy will be presented at the Wichita Aero Club’s annual Trophy Gala at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton at […]
Machado honored with Crystal Eagle Award
Aviation author, humorist and flight instructor Rod Machado was presented with the Aero Club of Northern California’s 2013 Crystal Eagle Award. The award is presented annually to honor individuals whose achievements are among the highest in aviation and aerospace. The annual Crystal Eagle dinner was held Nov. 1, at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San […]
Jetman completes first flight in Asia
TOKYO — Flying above the famous snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, Yves Rossy — known worldwide as the Jetman — reached speeds up to 185 mph looping and rolling with his jet powered carbon-Kevlar wing. “Flying here for me is a dream. It is such a contrast flying free with just a wing on my […]
Three receive Burton scholarships
SALINA, Kansas — The Connor Burton Aviation Foundation recently awarded three scholarships to students in the professional pilot program at Kansas State University Salina The students were awarded $10,000 scholarships, which are split between their junior and senior years, to help pay for flying time or books and tuition, enabling them to earn their flight certificates […]