The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame (IAHF) Spirit of Flight Award. The Spirit of Flight Award is given annually to an organization that has made substantial contribution to aviation in Illinois, is based in Illinois, and exhibits a high degree […]
Sensenich celebrates 80 years with 80% off
Sensenich Propeller will be celebrating 80 years in business at the Airventure Oshkosh 2012 fly-in this year, by giving one of its next 80 customers an 80% discount on his or her new prop. “I hate gimmicks,” says President Don Rowell, “but hey, this is a birthday celebration; and who wouldn’t want 80% off?” To […]
Dual AF-5600 in new Sportsman panel
AURORA, Ore. — “Over the last five years we [Pacific Coast Avionics] have completed more than 80 panels for Glasair Sportsman customers in the Two-Weeks-To-Taxi Program,” said Dewey Conroy, Pacific Coast Avionics (PCA) vice president and chief operating officer. PCA is the exclusive panel builder for the Two-Weeks-to-Taxi program, with a variety of options, but […]
Museum to hold special observation Monday
Against the backdrop of Passover, the liberation of the Nazi death camps will be observed at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, N.Y., Monday, April 9. Attending the commemoration will be Holocaust survivors, liberators, members of the clergy and school students. The program is being held during the week when the notorious […]
Cessna pilot loses control in crosswind
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: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: New Hudson, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land in a crosswind. He […]
California Airport Land Use Commission at risk
The following post is written by California Pilots Association President Ed Rosiak. Suffice it to say, airports are vital, and must be protected. – Ben Sclair, Publisher The Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was first introduced in California in the 70’s, after the tragic crash of a surplus Military Jet into a Ferrell’s Ice Cream […]
AEA awards more than $100,000 in scholarships
During the official opening at the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show on Wednesday, April 4, the Aircraft Electronics Association announced the names of 25 individuals who were awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year through the AEA Educational Foundation. This year, the AEA was honored to administer the […]
‘NASA Social’ scheduled for May 4
EDWARDS, Calif. – 75 fortunate social media followers will go behind-the-scenes and learn more about NASA‘s Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base. The Dryden facility is NASA’s primary center for atmospheric research and operations. The “NASA Social” will begin at 7:30 am and will include tours of current aircraft and presentations on cutting-edge […]
Pilots, mechanics can maintain proficiency while job searching
Pilots and maintenance technicians of business aircraft, involuntarily unemployed since January 1, 2012, can maintain their proficiency with no cost training while they look for new employment opportunities. “We are pleased and proud to have helped our Customers through the Proficiency Protection program in the past. We now offer it again during 2012,” said Bruce […]