For years, guests at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Fla., have been able to experience the thrill of flight vicariously through the stories of daring pilots, told both live and through multimedia exhibits. Many have even upgraded their experience to include a hot air balloon ride or biplane ride. But now, virtually every Fantasy […]
UAA Lauber Safety Award present to Demik
The University Aviation Association’s 2011 John K. Lauber Safety Award was awarded to Dr. Randal J. DeMik of Lewis University. The Lauber Safety Award recognized Dr. DeMik for achievement that demonstrates clear advancement of aviation safety. The award honors Dr. John K. Lauber, a pioneer in the field of aviation safety and human factors. Dr. […]
WSI unveils iPad app for Pilotbrief Optima
WSI (Weather Services International)has launched an iPad app for its Pilotbrief Optima service, the new online version of WSI Pilotbrief. WSI Pilotbrief Optima delivers relevant preflight briefing information directly to the iPad. With it, a pilot can quickly retrieve the weather and NOTAM information needed for the next flight, according to company officials. The WSI […]
Fantasy of Flight’s Roar n’ Soar this weekend
Fantasy of Flight will host its Fifth Annual Roar n’ Soar, a two-day racing extravaganza showcasing the classic racing machines built for land, sea or air. The event returns for its fifth year with a jam-packed roster of events, including aerial demonstrations, classic car slalom competitions, exhibition fly-bys from vintage race boats, an aerial “dog […]
Last call to apply for 2012 WAI scholarships
Less than a week remains to apply for one of the many Women in Aviation, International (WAI) scholarships which will be distributed at WAI’s annual conference early next year. For 2012, 68 individual scholarships valued at $470,431 will be awarded. The deadline for submission is Monday, Nov. 14. You must be a WAI member to […]
Vietnam soldier to speak at Air Zoo
In honor of Veterans Day, Sgt. Orville Smith will give a special presentation, “A Day in the Life of a Vietnam Soldier,” to Air Zoo visitors on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Sgt. Smith will share what his experience was like as a tank commander and platoon sergeant through a collection of photographs he […]
Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights
Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights with the same flashlight police use from Smith & Wesson, now available from Sporty’s. Smith & Wesson designed this flashlight to stand up to the rigors of law enforcement, making it an ideal flashlight for the aircraft or hangar, Sporty’s officials said. A tail cap controlled CREE LED […]
Hoffman Engineering receives TSO
Hoffman Engineering has received FAA TSO authorization of its LED standard and dual mode aircraft navigation and position lights. The standard lights are functional for daytime operations, while the dual-mode versions feature covert lighting for use with night vision devices during night operations, company officials said. The statement of conformance under TSO-C30c Type I, II, […]
UAA Sorenson Award presented to Allen
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its 2011 Frank E. Sorenson Award to Dr. R. Troy Allen, Assistant Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Indiana State University (ISU). The Sorenson Award, presented at the UAA Fall Education Conference Awards Banquet in Indianapolis, recognized Dr. Allen for “outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research/ scholarship.” Sponsored by […]