The NBAA2013 Mobile App is now available for the iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones. Powered by FollowMe and created by Core-Apps LLC, the free app will allow attendees to prepare for the show Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. It also will serve as a useful reference all year long, NBAA officials note. The NBAA2013 Mobile […]
‘Misprint’ of a famous misprint released
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Postal Service has printed 100 additional sheets of stamps of the recently issued Inverted Jenny stamp — but with the plane flying right-side up. These limited edition stamps were circulated with the recent issue of the most famous “misprinted” stamp. Customers who recently purchased the new Inverted Jenny stamp could have […]
Poor fuel management for Mooney
Aircraft: Mooney M20. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Ridgefield, Conn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot told investigators that he did a preflight inspection, including a visual check of the fuel quantity. The fuel gauges indicated half tanks, which corresponded with 14 to 19 gallons in each side. It took two attempts to start the engine. The […]
Maybe the O stands for opportunity
Next week, Fort Worth, Texas, will fill up with pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, writers, reporters, business owners, spouses, friends, and all the assorted characters who travel along with the big aviation enthusiast road show. The draw is the AOPA Summit, an annual gathering of the faithful, the hopeful, and the not-entirely-satisfied who all have […]
Hunt still on for submissions for The Photo Issue
Airplanes are among the most photogenic beings on — or above — earth. Have you taken a picture you are particularly proud of? Would you like to share it with our 92,000 monthly print readers? If so, send it to Janice Wood with image details by Oct. 14.
New ownership for SkyOx
AirCraft Industries Inc., which does business under the name SkyOx, will change ownership Dec. 1. According to Walt Smiles, chairman and current owner, the business is being acquired by Susan Klemm, the company’s president. Klemm also serves as president of Christianson Industries, a sister company of SkyOx. The company is a leading manufacturer and marketer […]
CAP to perform critical missions during shutdown
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The Civil Air Patrol will continue to perform emergency and disaster response missions authorized by the Air Force during the federal government shutdown. CAP annually participates in 90% of America’s inland search and rescue missions. CAP saved 32 lives in 2012 while conducting 700 search and rescue missions, nine […]
Air Force museum closed due to shutdown
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is temporarily closed due to the federal government shutdown. All museum events and activities have been suspended until an appropriation bill or continuing resolution is enacted.
VIP parking garage with valet service opens at TME
HOUSTON — Now open at Houston Executive Airport (TME) is a new VIP parking garage. At 17,500 square feet, the garage is an added amenity to a long list of airport offerings at the west Houston facility, said Andrew Perry, executive director for Houston Executive Airport and Austin Executive Airport. “At Houston Executive Airport, we […]