Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Grant Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than […]
Delaware proclaims aviation month
Declaring that general aviation GA and local airports play “a vital role in the lives of our citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and farms,” Delaware Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matthew Denn recently issued a proclamation declaring July 2011 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in the state. Delaware, known […]
Priest pilots flock to Iowa
The National Association of Priest Pilots, which promotes aviation and teaches others how it helps the cause of the church, recently had their annual gathering in Mason City, Iowa. According to a report from local television station KIMT, the group has been gathering annually for the past 50 years. Read the report here.
Long Beach to celebrate 100th anniversary of Cal Rodgers’ epic flight
A series of events celebrating Cal Rodgers’ flight from Sheespshead Bay, N.Y., to Long Beach, California, will takeoff Saturday, Sept. 17 – the same day Rodgers began his transcontinental quest 100 years ago. Just eight years after the Wright brothers’ first flight, Rodgers proved that man could fly across the United States. This daredevil aviator, […]
iPad kneeboards and mounts debut
MyGoFlight has introduced the iPad Sport series for both kneeboard and cockpit-mounted uses. This augments a product line that includes the iPad Kneeboard Pro, external GPS devices, iPad Flight Bags, and accessories like in-flight power adapters, anti-glare screen protection, night vision pens, RAM mounts and more, according to company officials. “The iPad Kneeboard Pro was […]
Artists, Authors and Photographers Weekend at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York opens its gates on Aug. 13 and 14 for Artists, Authors and Photographers to display their creations and create new ones. It’s a special opportunity to immortalize the aerodrome’s historic aviation-related collection and for authors to sign and sell books, officials note. On Sunday, Aug. 14, the aerodrome will […]
Enflight upgrades online flight planning system
Online flight planning system Enflight now has Printable Enroute Charts, WACs, TACs, and Street Maps for iPad, iPhone, Android, laptops, desktops — anything with a web browser. Enflight suggests fuel-saving altitudes and giving you fuel prices, even as it provides you with VFR and IFR charts and approach plates, according to company officials. Your own […]
Laser-Gard Aviator Eyewear debuts
As laser attacks on aircraft are doubling each year worldwide, with helicopter and civilian pilots at a higher risk, Elliot Scientific is introducing Sperian’s Laser-Gard aviator eyewear to offer more protection. Although high-quality sunglasses provide UV and glare protection, Sperian has combined narrow band notch laser dyes to produce safety eyewear designed specifically for personnel […]
Donatelli joins Yingling Aviation
Yingling Aviation has named long-time Cessna Aircraft Co. executive John Donatelli to the position of Regional Sales Manager at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport-based firm. With more than 30 years in aviation, including the last 28 with Cessna, Donatelli brings an extremely broad background in customer training, fleet contract management, customer relations, deliveries and sales to […]