Sam Lyons is an institution. You might go so far as to say he is a brand name. So much so that in 2010 Sun ’n Fun created an Artist in Residence position and awarded it to Sam. He and his wife, Mindy, now live in Lakeland, Florida, home to Sun ’n Fun, and enjoy […]
Amelia’s Wheels
Sam Lyon’s latest, “Amelia’s Wheels,” was unveiled at this summer’s AirVenture. “This is really the first woman I have used as subject matter in a painting,” Lyons said with a smile. In fact, it was his wife, Mindy, who suggested Sam undertake a painting that celebrated women in aviation. Sam’s initial thought was to work […]
What affect will Super Committee failure have on GA?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Politics in Washington, normally baffling, is even more so now that the Super Committee has failed to reach an agreement on funding with a highly contested election approaching and the nation facing a massive $15 trillion debt. When the Super Committee was formed, Congress included in the bill a provision that if […]
Controllers endorse Obama
The National Air Traffic Controls Association has endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for second terms. In announcing the endorsement, NATCA officials said aviation contributes more than 5% of the nation’s gross domestic product and this administration “has demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to improving the safety and efficiency of our air space […]
LSA Global
Since the beginning of LSA time, way back in 2005 (when the first LSA was approved), LSA have arrived on American shores from overseas factories. American producers also sold airplanes to Yankees, but none went overseas as governments of other nations had not yet accepted ASTM certification standards. In the last year, a lot has […]
ASTM magazine launches online presence
ASTM International has launched a revamped online version of its flagship magazine, Standardization News (SN). The magazine’s new website, which is available free to all visitors here, offers more frequently updated ASTM news that is organized into new industry sector gateways. These gateways serve as web portals to news and information about ASTM standards development […]
Fly with the Sporty’s Foundation
The Sporty’s Foundation, in conjunction with the Aircraft Electronics Association, will offer two $3,500 scholarships to AEA member technicians to be used toward a Recreational Pilot Certificate. Administered through the AEA Educational Foundation, the purpose of these scholarships is to give avionics technicians a greater insight into their work by being able to not just […]
Pacific Coast Avionic launches upgrade options
Pacific Coast Avionics Corporation has announced two new upgrade paths for customers to get the latest in handheld GPS and ANR headset technology. With these new upgrade options, any Pacific Coast Avionics customer can get the latest in ANR headset and handheld GPS technology by trading their Bose X or Lightspeed Zulu towards the purchase […]
Tanis releases preheat safety video
Tanis Aircraft Products has released a new video outlining the safety benefits of helicopter preheat. The new video highlights the functionality and features of the company’s helicopter preheat systems. Tanis preheat technology allows an operator to preheat critical driveline components and fluid reservoirs prior to flight. The two-minute video identifies wintertime hazards affecting the safe […]