Cessna is donating a restored 1953 L-19/O-1 “Bird Dog” to the Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) for sale this January at the 43rd annual Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The donation includes both the L-19 from Cessna and a Dodge M37 three-quarter ton pickup truck restored and donated by Okoboji Classic Cars of West Okoboji, […]
Five inducted into Wisconsin hall of fame
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) recently inducted five aviators. Bill Adams, Jeff Baum, Arnold Ebneter, Ron Scott, and Walter Kohler, Sr. were honored for their aviation achievements. “It was a great honor to induct the 2013 slate, all of whom have contributed significantly to the development and growth of aviation […]
Online Pilot Training launches
Powerful Learning has released Online Pilot Training (OPT), a new online product for GA pilots. Powerful Learning has been providing online training products specifically designed to meet the needs of Chinese students for a number of years and has now brought its special brand of online training to the U.S. market. OPT, designed to be […]
NATF reveals scholarship recipient
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) reports that Matthew Groh, a freshman at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is the recipient of the 2013 Navigate Your Future Scholarship. The Navigate Your Future Scholarship was established in 2012 as an annual scholarship awarded to one college student each year to help them further their education […]
FltPlan offers current fuel prices for 3,300 FBOs
FltPlan is now offering up-to-date fuel price information for more than 3,300 FBOs on its website and mobile apps. The fuel price listing is designed to offer pilots a single source to look up fuel prices without having to call the FBO or leave the website or app, according to company officials. FltPlan has hired […]
Air Orlando Maintenance names Conway parts manager
Air Orlando Maintenance at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida has named Mary-Anne Conway Parts Manager. In addition to managing the department, her duties will include warranty administration, marketing research and customer support.
Air Elite Network grows to 32 FBOs
World Fuel Services reports that the Air Elite Network is continuing to grow with the addition of Concord Regional Airport (KJQF), located in Concord, N.C., and Quintessentially Aviation Handling, located at Shannon Airport (EINN) in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Owned and operated by the city of Concord, Concord Regional Airport’s 24-hour FBO is located 15 […]
Night landing goes bad
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Alexandria, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at night when the airplane lost electrical power. During the landing flare, the pilot lost sight of the runway lights on the right side of the airplane. The airplane went off the runway and hit a runway sign. Probable […]
Poor little rich Americans
As we slide into the holiday season with the aroma of fresh baked pies and warm, happy families surrounding us, it’s worth reflecting on the world around us and the lives we live. The United States and each of the 50 states that make up this grand assemblage of territories we choose to call home […]