Calhoun County Airport (PKV) in Port Lavaca, Texas, recently hosted its annual Kid’s Aviation Day. More than 315 students from Travis Middle School and Seadrift School visited the FBO ready to learn about the aerospace community and differences between various planes. “The kids were exposed to so many benefits that airports offer — from emergency […]
New general aviation scholarship debuts
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) now offers the $2,500 Navigate Your Future scholarship, offered to a graduating high school student continuing his or her education in the general aviation industry. The scholarship applicant must be a graduating high school student planning a career in the general aviation field and accepted into an aviation-related program […]
US Aviation sponsors forum
US Aviation in Denton, Texas, will present a forum June 7 at Aero Country near McKinney, giving pilots a hands-on experience with the latest technology and products related to aviation. They also offer tips on resolving avionics and maintenance issues. The forum runs from 6 – 8 pm. US Aviation provides free food and coupons […]
Aircraft Spruce offers interior restoration products
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, a supplier to the general aviation and sport aviation markets, is now a distributor for SEM Aerospace products, including Color Coat, Sure-Coat, Classic Coat, and a full line of treatments for leather, plastics, and vinyls. SEM products can be used to get worn, tired-looking aircraft interiors looking new again, company officials […]
UVair FBO network takes off
The UVair FBO Network, an alliance between EPIC Aviation and the UVair Fuel Program, has revealed its first five member FBOs: Edwards Jet Center in Billings, Mont. (BIL) ; Stevens Aviation in Greer, S.C. (GSP); Ambassador Aviation in Dallas (RBD); Bizjet International in Tulsa, Okla. (TUL); and Million Air Vancouver in Richmond, BC (CYVR). The […]
Free web-based engine data analysis platform launches July 1
SavvyAnalysis.com, a new web-based next-generation digital engine monitor data analysis platform, will become available July 1, free of charge. “We were frustrated with the existing tools available to graph and analyze piston engine monitor data, so we decided to develop our own platform from the ground up, and equip it with all sorts of advanced […]
ACONE to meet June 8
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) luncheon takes place Friday, June 8, at the Harvard Club in Boston. During the event, Herbert Kelleher, Southwest Airlines founder, will receive the Cabot Award for his leadership.
Poor preflight inspection for pilot
This June 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Franksville, Wis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to take off from a wet grass […]
The Spivey family flying station wagon
There are many men who will tell you that buying an airplane very nearly resulted in divorce because their wives were dead-set against its purchase. Kenneth Spivey Jr., from Vestavia, Ala., says he had a completely different experience: “My wife actually MADE me go buy this airplane!” he said, gesturing to his 1952 Cessna 170B. […]