The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) revealed the names of the four individuals elected for enshrinement in 2012, the organization’s 50th anniversary: Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb, Keith Ferris, late Lt. Gen. Elwood R. “Pete” Quesada, and late Richard T. Whitcomb. Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb, a record-setting pilot who learned to fly at age 12, was the […]
Connecticut museum Toys for Tots collection a success
The Connecticut Air & Space Center’s second annual toy collection for Toys for Tots was a rousing success, officials said. Working with the Bridgeport Marine Corp League, the airport community in and around Sikorsky Memorial Airport wanted to make sure that there were many smiling faces this Christmas. Stanziale’s Restaurant hosted the collection site in […]
Software glitch ‘fails’ Indian pilots
This from the Hindustan Times: Two days after the poor pass percentage in the written tests shocked thousands of student pilots and co-pilots aspiring to become commanders, the aviation safety regulator that conducts the nationwide examination said the results posted on its website were inaccurate owing to a software glitch. The story notes that according to […]
New aircraft to be on display at LSA Expo
This January, attendees of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo looking for what’s new and cutting edge in the LSA world will have plenty to see. SeaMax America, Pipistrel USA, U.S. Sport Aircraft, and Flight Design USA will all have new aircraft on display. SeaMax America, the exclusive importer for the only FAA Certified Flying Boat […]
Marinvent and Embry-Riddle expand R&D relationship
Marinvent Corp. and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have expanded their long-standing relationship, and will now cooperate on the development, testing, and certification of new avionics concepts and technologies that will become part of the FAA’s NextGen system. “The lessons that I learned as a post-graduate student at Embry-Riddle have helped me build Marinvent into a world-class […]
Charity offers rare memorabilia and experiences on eBay
Aviation enthusiasts will be watching eBay over Christmas as the Vulcan to the Sky Trust lists a range of rare memorabilia and behind-the-scenes experiences with the last flying Vulcan. Items include exclusive days with the ground crew preparing the aircraft for flight, Battle of Britain and Spitfire prints signed by famous pilots, flown components from […]
Soloy develops repair procedure for engine air inlets
Soloy Aviation Solutions has developed a repair and overhaul procedure for the composite turbine air inlet assembly installed on several Rolls Royce 250-B17 turbine conversions. Originally produced by Lucas Aerospace, the entire forward facing and duct interior surface areas are coated with a sprayed metallic, electrically-conductive coating. Certification testing has shown that the system will […]
Call for nominations for award
The Elsie MacGill Northern Lights (EMNL) award is accepting nominations for its fourth annual awards. Named after Elsie MacGill, the first Canadian female aircraft designer, the award’s mission is to recognize excellence and to inspire women to enter the aviation and aerospace industries in Canada. The EMNL awards honor outstanding women in aviation and aerospace […]
Island City Flying Service joins Avfuel network
Island City Flying Service, the FBO at Florida’s Key West International Airport (EYW) has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs, offering Avfuel products including AVTRIP rewards, Avfuel Contract Fuel and more. The FBO — currently undergoing a complete rebuild scheduled for completion in early 2012 — has been under the ownership of Paul De Poo […]