Due to a surge in interest fueled by recent news of several high-profile participants, The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has extended its deadline for the public to purchase seats to its two upcoming annual celebrations. The original deadline of last Friday, July 1, has been extended to Saturday, July 9, for anyone wishing […]
Hamilton to be official timekeeper at Oshkosh
Hamilton returns later this month as the official timekeeper at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, as well as hosting the outdoor fly-in movie theater. Hamilton’s newest aviation partner, Christine “CC” Gerner, an aerobatic pilot with years of airshow performances, will perform on July 26 in her Hamilton-branded Edge 540 plane. Hamilton will also be an exhibitor […]
US Air Force Academy adds SR20 to fleet
Cirrus Aircraft‘s SR20 aircraft has been selected as the aircraft of choice for the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Powered Flight Program. The Air Force Academy will receive 25 SR20 aircraft — designated as T-53A trainers in the customized configuration — starting this summer and continuing through 2012. “We’re honored to have been chosen by the […]
CAV Aerospace gets FAA nod
CAV Aerospace has received FAA certification as a Part 145 repair station for the proprietary TKS ice protection system. Its facility at the Salina Airport in Salina, Kan., is now approved to repair TKS ice protection components. “This achievement is another building block for the continued growth of CAV Aerospace’s MRO capabilities and an extension […]
West Star Aviation to provide maintenance at SUS
West Star Aviation will provide maintenance services to TAC Air’s latest facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS). The facility, previously operated by Signature Flight Support (Executive Beechcraft), was recently acquired by TAC Air, which will provide fuel and other ramp services at this and other TAC Air SUS facilities. As part of the […]
Landmark names Bruce GM of charter ops
Landmark Aviation has named Brad Bruce General Manager of Charter Operations. With 12 years of experience in the industry, he will be taking on the responsibility of the day-to-day operations of Landmark’s Aircraft Charter & Management division. He will be based in Waukegan, Ill., at Landmark’s UGN facility. Prior to joining the Landmark team, he […]
Seal failure blamed for landing gear failure
This July 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 210. Injuries: None. Location: Santa Teresa, N.M. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at an uncontrolled airport. […]
Objections keep coming on Obama’s criticism of GA
“Obama is trying to demoralize the private plane industry and engage in class warfare.” That statement by U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb) sums up the atmosphere after the attack on business jets by the president at a press conference last week. Johanns is co-chair of the Senate Aviation Caucus. “It may be good politics at […]
What’s going on at the top?
What do the following LSA have in common? Skycatcher, Paradise P1, Remos GX, SeaRey, and PiperSport. The answer: All the companies supplying these LSA have gone through major management changes in 2011. The most widely reported departure was that of Jack Pelton, who held the titles of president, CEO, and chairman at Cessna. Along with […]