The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition recently awarded three prizes to New Jersey pilots who successfully completed the second annual New Jersey Airport Challenge. The New Jersey Airport Challenge tests pilots’ skills by providing an incentive to fly to all of the airports that participate in the MAAC-sponsored event. This year, 27 airports agreed to take part […]
Space-age charity auction previewed
NASA’s Space Shuttle Program may have ended but enthusiasm for space exploration continues to grow. To show their support, more than 80 astronauts have come together to launch a charity fundraiser that will give fans a chance to own a piece of America’s greatest adventure, all while raising money for scholarships. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s […]
Cessna 150-152 Fly-In recognizes volunteer
Robert A. McKenzie, an attorney with the law firm Arnstein & Lehr, was awarded the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation’s 2011 Gordon Ellis Award. The award is presented each year to a volunteer who best exemplifies Gordon Ellis’ spirit of selfless effort at the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In in Iowa. The Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation is a […]
‘Plane Talk’ radio show a hit
“Plane Talk,” an online call-in aviation talk show by IMC Radio, has become the most popular station in its entertainment/talk category on “Spreaker Web Radio,” its main Internet radio stream provider. Plane Talk is streaming over the IMCClubs.org website and Facebook and is available as a podcast on iTunes and other Internet media, officials said. […]
Avfuel collaborates on new FBO at BHX
Avfuel and Eurojet Aviation, which recently announced that Avfuel would brand Eurojet Aviation, the locally based FBO at the George Best Belfast City Airport (EGAC/BHD), are collaborating on fuel, sales and marketing for Eurojet’s newest planned FBO location at Birmingham Airport (EGBB/BHX). The airport, located to the north west of London, is expected to play […]
SoCal Aviation Association to meet at SNA
The Southern California Aviation Association will host its first networking event in Orange County, at Lyon Air Museum at John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Austin Blue, president of Spectrum Aeronautical, who will speak about technology and market trends in business aviation.
International PMA Summit slated
FAA PMA parts site FlyPMA.com will participate in the International PMA Summit Nov. 3-4, in London, a two-day conference and exhibition for European aviation professionals interested in FAA PMA parts. Sessions will explore the issues surrounding Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) and the Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) from a global perspective, company officials said.
PilotMall.com adds new payment methods
PilotMall.com has added three new payment methods. The online pilot shop already accepts major credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, and now offers checkout options with PayPal, Amazon and Google Checkout. PilotMall.com is the first online aviation supply website to offer these options, according to company officials. Customers with a Google Checkout, […]
Landing gear collapse bends warbird
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: Curtiss Wright P-40E Warhawk. Injuries: None. Location: Lincoln, Neb. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The World War II-era tailwheel airplane was on approach […]