After 26 years of continuous service on the Board of Director of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Louie Andrew announced his retirement on Aug. 3. For the past year he served as chairman of the board. “I had planned to retire this year and after a great AirVenture Oshkosh, and with EAA having a terrific […]
Avgas focus of Wichita Aero Club talk
The Wednesday, Aug. 8, Wichita Aero Club Luncheon will feature a general aviation industry expert on aviation fuel and the ongoing — and increasingly urgent — need to find a viable replacement for 100LL. A wide-ranging discussion will be lead by Walter Desrosier, vice president of engineering & maintenance for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association […]
Baker Aviation named FAA certified repair station
Baker Aviation’s maintenance facility at Addison Airport (ADS) in the Dallas area has been named a certified repair station by the FAA. “We are excited about the certification and what it means for our customers,” said Marty Dryer, Director of Operations, Baker Aviation. “This was the next big step in our expansion with our plans […]
Crosswind catches Cub wing
This August 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: Piper Super Cub Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Billings, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who had entered the pattern and was […]
The streamlined decade
During the decade of the Great Depression, the streamlined form stood as an optimistic symbol of progress and efficiency. Streamlining was applied to cars, trains, ships, buildings, and even household appliances. This new idiom replaced the angular, art deco forms of the 1920s. By the mid-1920s aircraft construction was in need of a new design […]
Pilot’s Bill of Rights signed into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pilot’s Bill of Rights has been officially signed into law. Introduced by Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and a CFI with more than 10,000 flight hours, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S.1335) became law Aug. 3 when President Obama signed the legislation. It is […]
More veterans launch skyward
Ageless Aviation Dreams continues its tour of the Pacific Northwest taking veterans and seniors for a ride in its Boeing Stearman. The barnstorming tour also attracts “good news” stories on local news channels. See the KVAL.com story here.
Hawker Beechcraft exec bonuses challenged
Bankrupt aircraft manufacturer Hawker-Beechcraft Inc. has encountered resistance from a federal trustee and a labor union over its plan to award $5.3 million in bonuses to eight senior executives as the company’s works through a Chapter 11 restructuring process initiated in May, according to an AOPA.org report.
General aviation a boon to Nebraska
Ronnie Mitchell, director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, recently wrote a blog post at Omaha.com, detailing the many benefits of general aviation in the state, including helping with law enforcement, emergency medical responders, search and rescue, non-profit organizations, fighting wildfires and “literally saving lives and helping to support local communities in dozens of ways […]