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 […]
Wedbush makes surprise donation to Pacific Aviation Museum
HONOLULU — Wedbush Securities, a financial services provider, recently welcomed ambassadors from Honolulu’s Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor to its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, where they were presented with a surprise donation of $15,000. The donation, from Edward and Jean Wedbush, in conjunction with WEDBUSHCares, the firm’s corporate giving program dedicated to supporting the […]
Texas A&M Regents approve UAS Center
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas A&M System Board of Regents has approved the establishment of the Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC). The center will function in the areas of research, development, testing and training to support integrating unmanned aircraft into the national airspace. “This approval by the Board of […]
Duncan Aviation expands aircraft accessories and landing gear services
Duncan Aviation recently doubled its accessory shop space at its Lincoln, Neb., location, with the refurbishment and expansion of its service area, gaining approximately 6,300 square feet, doubling bench space and adding new tooling and expanded in-house capabilities, including a Skydrol hydraulic test bench, overhead crane and a new paint booth with curing room. Duncan […]