The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is teaming up with the IMC Club to host three instrument flying proficiency seminars at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, held July 23-29. The IMC Club was founded in 2010 with the goal to increase proficiency and improve safety among instrument rated pilots. The club currently has 1,350 members […]
Flight school earns honorary seal
Calhoun Air Center at Calhoun County Airport in Texas has received the 2012 WOAW Certified Women Friendly Flight Training Facility seal by Women of Aviation Worldwide (WOAW). This is the second year the flight school has been awarded the seal. Calhoun County Airport manager, Dianna Stanger, commented, “Calhoun Air Center is proud that Women of […]
Team RV debuts at Sun ’n Fun — again
It’s not often you can do something for the first time, again. Team RV has had a year to anticipate its return to Sun ’n Fun to debut its one-of-a-kind performance before aviation enthusiasts from all over the world. “We can’t wait to fly at SUN ‘n FUN and gauge response from this crowd. It’s a […]
Piper Aircraft starts 75th celebration at Sun ’n Fun
Piper Aircraft is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary this week at Sun ’n Fun. Highlighting the celebrations is the display of a vintage Piper Cub at the company’s exhibit at the Florida airshow. Also on display are M-Class aircraft, including the turboprop Meridian and pressurized single-engine Mirage, as well as a […]
Hauslein named to AOPA board of trustees
James N. Hauslein has been named to the board of trustees for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “We are delighted to have someone with Jim’s aviation experience and business acumen join AOPA’s board of trustees. I think he is a great addition to an already strong board, and his expertise will be a great […]
Flight training adventure: Just add water
Some pilots become jaded with time. Need to perk-up your aviation life? Pre-Sun ’n Fun, I returned to Central Florida’s lake country and a training operation that will freshen anyone’s outlook on flying. Located on Lake Dora above Florida’s Turnpike 35 miles northwest of Orlando, it’s Jones Brothers Air and Seaplane Adventures in “America’s Seaplane […]
Disaster recovery — Preparation is key to success
By DAVE HOOK. Now that we’re past the first day of spring it’s time to start planning for two important seasons ahead: Hurricane and wildfire. According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), hurricane season begins May 15 for the Eastern Pacific and June 1 for the Atlantic. Both end on Nov. 30. For […]
Companies join forces to develop general aviation in China
Cessna Aircraft Co. and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are signing two strategic agreements to jointly develop general and business aviation in the People’s Republic of China. The agreements pave the way for a range of business jets, utility single-engine turboprops, and single-engine piston aircraft to be manufactured and certified in China, according to […]
Ohio’s Grimes Field target for largest gathering of B-25s since WWII
Flying in from around the U.S., about two dozen B-25 Mitchell bombers will converge on Urbana, Ohio’s municipal airport, Grimes Field, beginning Saturday, April 14. The largest gathering of B-25s since World War II, the Grimes Gathering of B-25s will lead into the 70th Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Reunion at the National Museum of the U.S. […]