The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and IMC Club are now partners. “NAFI is happy to help promote the goals of IMC Club and hopeful that members will find a potential source for new customers and help promote flight proficiency for local pilots,” said Executive Director Jason Blair. IMC Club was established to create […]
ONX wins $1 million state grant
The North Carolina Division of Aviation has awarded $1 million in State Aid to Airports program funds to Currituck County Regional Airport (ONX) in Maple to extend the airport’s taxiway and build a new apron to support the addition of the College of The Albemarle’s Currituck County Regional Aviation and Technical Training Center at the […]
NextGen update now available
The FAA’s NextGen Implementation Plan is now available. The 100-page report chronicles the accomplishments of NextGen in 2011 and outlines plans for the current year and moving forward. During 2011, the FAA improved airport access for general aviation by continuing to publish Wide Area Augmentation System Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance approaches, bringing the total […]
‘Spooky’ at Virginia Festival of Flight
An unusual AC-47D gunship of the Vietnam era, known as “Spooky,” will be part of the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight this coming weekend, April 28-29. This 1944 Douglas DC-3C-R was restored into a flying status as the famous “Spooky” or “Puff the Magic Dragon” gunships used for close air support of United States troops […]
Air Zoo blasts off with summer camps
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo is offering a variety of aviation and space-related camps for kids ages 4-17. Full and partial scholarships are available, museum officials note. Summer camps include: Two is Twice the Fun Earn Your Wings Family Rocket Clinic Cosmic Space Camp Beginner R/C Camp Boys Science Academy Girls Science Academy Advanced Boys […]
Paul Ryan named AEA Lifetime award winner
Paul Ryan was presented with the 2012 AEA Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Aircraft Electronics Association’s board of directors, during the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show held earlier this month in Washington, D.C. In 1957, he established Dytronics Co. Inc., and a number of products […]
MU-2 pilot proficiency program set
The every-other-year Mitsubishi MU-2 Pilot’s Review of Proficiency (PROP) program will be in Reno and Columbus, Ohio, this year. Attendees at the 2010 PROP gave the program an almost perfect rating in every category, which included: Technical Issues, Accident Analysis, NEXRAD, SFAR Review, Operational Tips and Techniques, Engine Operations, with WAAS/LAAS presented by SimCom’s Tom […]
Kitfox pilot encounters winds
This April 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: Kitfox IV. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Baraboo, Wis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was diverting from the planned destination due to […]
Winners and losers
Regardless of what kind of business you are in, there is one common component that has massive influence on whether you experience economic success or disaster. That component is known as the customer. Yep, customers are the magic elixir of business, regardless of whether you’re selling toothpaste, muscle cars, or flight lessons. In the end […]