Rainy weather couldn’t keep more than 7,000 AOPA members and aviation enthusiasts from flocking to AOPA Aviation Summit, Sept. 22 through 24, in Hartford, Conn., where they participated in educational seminars, tested and bought pilot products, and checked out Airportfest. In addition, some 17,000 viewers in 74 countries watched live streaming coverage of the event […]
Senate says ‘go slow’ on 100LL ban
More than one-quarter of the U.S. Senate recently signed a letter to the administrators of the FAA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking those agencies to delay using any regulatory process to eliminate lead in aviation fuels until a suitable replacement can be found. A bipartisan group of 27 senators co-signed the letter, led […]
First Lady of Sun ’n Fun passes away
Sun ’n Fun officials report that Adair Henderson, wife of Billy Henderson, first executive director of Sun ’n Fun has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. “Adair’s support was instrumental from the very beginning and continued for our 37-year history,” officials said. “Her inspiration, planning and care were felt throughout many areas of […]
Staggerwing featured on Sporty’s ornament
It’s time for Sporty’s annual Christmas Ornament, and the 2011 edition features the Beech Staggerwing. This custom-etched, limited edition crystal Ornament includes a bright red ribbon for hanging and is boxed for gift giving. First flown in 1932, the Beech Staggerwing is a biplane that gets its name from the fact that the lower wing […]
The Sport Aircraft Tour heads for Texas
Addison, Denton and Dallas Executive airports in the Dallas-Ft Worth area are hosting the 2011 Sport Plane Tour Oct. 14-16. Aircraft will be on display and demonstration flights available at each of the locations. Bill Canino of Sportair USA, one of the participants, said, “Not everyone interested in purchasing a plane can attend one of […]
FAA approves Lambert’s noise compatibility program
The FAA has approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Noise Compatibility Program following a comprehensive two-year study on existing noise levels from aircraft and airport operations. The newly approved program is an update to a 1997 plan. Lambert’s new program continues the mission to address ways to reduce current and future noise levels on communities […]
Fantasy of Flight Haunted Hangar Tour takes off
Those accustomed to dealing with concrete, easy-to-prove concepts, such as the mechanics of an aircraft, the physics of flight or the value of a rare vintage plane, are invited to fine tune their sixth sense this October as Fantasy of Flight explores the unexplained, unidentified and unexpected aspects of its collection of rare and vintage […]
The best time to find a job
A recent study by JSfirm.com shows more people start new jobs in January and most begin their new career search the last three months of the year. “This is critical information for hiring companiesm” said Jeff Richards, sales manager. “Companies should begin running job advertisement campaigns and recruiting in October, November, and December.” JSfirm.com reports […]
Stall during night approach
This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Parowan, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that on his second landing approach in dark […]