Steven Schell joins Landmark Aviation as general manager of its Norfolk International Airport (ORF) location. Steven brings with him 25 years of experience in the general aviation industry. Most recently, he served as general manager for Atlantic Aviation’s Burbank facility. In addition, he has held management roles at Raytheon Aircraft Services, United Beechcraft, and Hangar […]
Desperadoes on the loose
It’s been more than a year since one of the most attention getting moments in the history of aviation and law enforcement took place. John and Martha King famously ended up in handcuffs and were stuffed into the back of police cars for the devious criminal exploit of landing a privately owned airplane at a […]
Rockefeller angry over FAA bill delays
Unless Congress passes an FAA reauthorization bill soon it will be some time before a long-term bill is passed by any Congress. That warning was given by Sen. John (Jay) Rockefeller IV speaking to the Washington Aero Club. Saying he is both angry and frustrated by the long delays in getting a full reauthorization bill […]
Wolf Aviation Fund grant proposals due Dec. 15
The deadline is looming for grant proposals to the Wolf Aviation Fund, which provides grants to individuals and organizations doing “great work” in general aviation. To date 307 projects or programs have received awards, with applicants receiving the funding and recognition that is so vital for folks working on new ideas, according to fund officials. […]
Petition launched to fight FAA decision to charge for navigation downloads
An online petition has been created at “We the People” to gather support against the new FAA policy to begin charging for downloads for charts and navigational products. The Aeronautical Navigational Products Directorate (Aeronav), which currently makes the latest charts and other navigational products available online for free, says it has to recover the costs […]
Rutan receives lifetime achievement award
General aviation design guru Burt Rutan was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the Dubai Air Show, though the founder and ex-CEO of Scaled Composite protested, “I haven’t done anything for months,” according to an Aviation International News report.
Women pilots plan to fly Mooney through India and Thailand
Judy Rice has been invited to join CarolAnn Garratt, a three-time around the world pilot, in flying through Oman, India, and Thailand Dec. 13-25. Rice is one of several pilots who will accompany Garratt for portions of her global flight enhancing public understanding of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Rice chose India for her portion to prepare […]
Flabob brings aviation to kids with afterschool program
In a move designed to attract more young people to aviation, Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., has been bringing an After School Program to fifth and sixth grade students at local schools for six years. Airport officials already have 28 engagements lined up for the fall and winter months of the current school year […]
Control Rod Rigger debuts
Now available is the Control Rod Rigger, a new tool that allows mechanics to duplicate the length of any AN-3 through AN-6 control rod to ± .005 when changing worn rod ends. Using this tool will eliminate poorly measured control rods requiring aircraft re-rigging, said company officials, who note “the tool is easy to use, and satisfaction […]