José M. Ramos, a nationally known aviation photographer, will join the Sun ’n Fun Marketing Communication team as Sun ’n Fun’s Photographer in Residence. In making the announcement, Sun ’n Fun President John R. “Lites” Leenhouts, himself an accomplished photographer during his Naval career, said “he was delighted that José has accepted the offer to join Sun ’n […]
Aerodrome used for making ‘Wings’ documentary
Producer/Director Tim King of Raleigh Studios, Manhattan Beach, Calif., recently arrived at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York to film a documentary about the making of the 1927 film “Wings.” This was a silent film about World War I fighter pilots staring Clara Bow, Charles (Buddy) Rogers and Richard Arlen. Gary Cooper also appeared in […]
Traveling World War I exhibit lands at Museum of Flight
On Oct. 15 and 16 The Museum of Flight becomes the only Seattle location for a traveling exhibit about World War I. Mounted in an 18-wheel big-rig trailer, the gallery is traveling around the country in what is called the “Honoring Our History” tour. The display was developed by the National World War I Museum […]
Remos moves administrative offices
Remos Aircraft has established new administrative offices at the St. Augustin-Hangelar Airport (EDKB) in St. Augustin, Germany. The new location will accommodate sales, service, marketing, finance, IT, purchasing and development. Manufacturing activity will remain in Pasewalk. Theo Paeffgen, Managing Director of REMOS said: “We are looking forward to the benefits associated with this move. It […]
FAA gives nod to Taylorcraft spars
Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, has received FAA approvals for the Taylorcraft Front and Rear Spars, which are direct replacements for Front Spar OEM P/N B-A87 and Rear Spar OEM P/N B-A88. Spars are complete with phenolic bushings (installed) and two coats of Spar Varnish. Available in Sitka Spruce for $750 […]
LaSill Aviation becomes Phillips 66 dealer
LaSill Aviation, an FBO at Lawton Ft. Sill Regional Airport (LAW) in Oklahoma, has joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network. LaSill Aviation handles commercial airlines, private planes and an array of military aircraft. For the Army’s nearby Fort Sill, the FBO refuels everything, including huge Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs dispensing heavy metal hardware, wide-body jets […]
Sheltair names new COO
Sheltair, a national network of FBOs and airport properties, has appointed Christian Rollins as Chief Operating Officer. Rollins, who is based in Sheltair’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., serves on the executive committee and is responsible for the daily operations, development of strategic growth plans and financial direction of the company. Rollins brings global experience […]
Fast landing, night approach goes bad
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: White Plains, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at night. ATC told […]
A campaign begins
Readers write to me from time to time. I’m glad they do. The wonders of the computer age allow us to communicate with each other more easily and productively than ever before. Email doesn’t cost a thing, and with the ability to attach photos, as well as links to videos or other content, means that […]