Signed flying gloves reportedly worn by Amelia Earhart during a historic flight have been found on eBay, according to a post at WhatSellsBest.com. According to the sellers listing, the historic signed leather gloves were worn by Earhart during her 1935 “Goodwill Solo Flight” to Mexico. The seller states the auction also includes documentation supporting the […]
Aircraft Spruce East slates annual Super Sale and Fly-In
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale and Fly-In on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The distribution center is located at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, beside Falcon Field (FFC). As in the past, Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day […]
Curry joins AeroWorx
AeroWorx, a provider of aviation repair and overhaul services, has named Ken Curry vice president and general manager. His new role at AeroWorx is to assist in the day to day operation of Aeroworx, increase sales and business opportunities, drive and guide the AeroWorx team to meet 2012 expectations, help to grow the business, increase […]
Skywriters
BY MATT FERRARI What a gift it is to fly. To fly and write is an even greater gift. For those of us who find our home in the sky, we have been graced with fellow aviators who have taken the time to put pen to paper to deliver us, through words, back to our […]
Lycoming seeks approval on unleaded avgas
Lycoming Engines has applied for approval to use UL 91 unleaded avgas in several of its engine models, including those in the 233, 235, 320 and 360 engine families. Engines in the 540 family will follow as Lycoming completes additional validation, Lycoming officials said. Lycoming has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval […]
Flying Musicians to jam at Sun ’n Fun
The Flying Musicians Association will be adding fun to next week’s Sun ’n Fun, performing throughout the week and inviting all pilots to bring their instruments and jam with association members. The first jam session is slated for Tuesday on the newly built Sennheiser S1 Stage near the Corn Roast in the campgrounds. Just added to […]
PAMA teams with JSfirm for job postings
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) and JSfirm.com have launched a new job section, PAMA Job Postings, on the PAMA website. “PAMA now has the most up-to-date aviation maintenance and avionics jobs available for their members,” said JSfirm Manager Jeff Richards. “This live, searchable, jobs board is available to all visitors at PAMA.org/Jobs/All.” “Our partnership […]
Tom Poberezny joins Citation Jet Pilots Owner-Pilot team
Tom Poberezny, chairman emeritus of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has joined the leadership team of the Citation Jet Pilots Owner-Pilot Association (CJP), serving as vice president, CJP Events and Programs, and Chairman of the 2012 CJP Convention in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sept. 12-16. “The Board and Staff of CJP are pleased that Tom has […]
ERAU Summer Programs for Teens
Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. – Teens who would enjoy hands-on exploration of aviation and aerospace topics will want to sign up for the Summer Programs operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at its Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses. The Summer Programs run from June 3 to Aug. 9, with individual camps ranging in length […]