How cool is this? Twin brothers Mark and Mike Patey broke transcontinental speed records in both directions: West to East and East to West. The brothers both own Lancair Legacys; Mark’s Legacy is equipped with a Lycoming TIO-580 engine, while Mike’s is equipped with a Continental TIO-550 engine. According to the National Aeronautic Association, on […]
A twist in funding requests at PIB
Officials at the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) in Mississippi say that business is so good, they are requesting less money from the Jones County Board of Supervisors for its budget. A story in the Laurel Leader-Call quotes the airport’s executive director, Tom Heanue: “Our general aviation business is growing by leaps and bounds.”
Cessna marks 15 years at Independence
Cessna Aircraft Co. recently marked 15 years since opening its manufacturing facility in Independence, Kan., where the company has produced nearly 9,500 single-engine pistons and more than 350 Citation Mustang business jets. Work at the Cessna Independence facility includes assembly, paint, installation of interiors and delivery of seven single-engine piston aircraft models — 172R Skyhawk, […]
FAA appoints new chief of air traffic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – David Grizzle has been named chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. “David is the right person to take on this critical challenge,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “He has a unique ability to manage complex situations and the leadership skills to bring people together and get the job done.” […]
2R2 slates Open House
Indiana’s Hendricks County Airport-Gordon Graham Field (2R2) is gearing up for its seventh annual Open House July 16. Featuring a variety of activities, the free event is popular among aviation enthusiasts and families alike, according to airport officials. The open house will include tours of the airport, with pilots available to answer questions about general […]
DynaVibe prop balancing kit now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce is now distributing the DynaVibe dynamic propeller balancing kit worldwide. The original DynaVibe was designed over 10 years ago for, and used almost exclusively on, Rotorway helicopters. Roughly three years ago, the team at RPX Technologies, decided to offer its propeller and rotor balancing kits to all of GA. According to the RPX […]
Career day set at MDH
High school students will have a chance to learn more about corporate and general aviation during a career day July 15 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The 10th annual Corporate Aviation/General Aviation Career Day at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) coincides with the University’s Open House. Students can participate in SIUC Open House activities that morning, […]
AirVenture to salute veterans
Just a few weeks after the United States celebrates its independence, EAA will honor those have who defended its freedom in several events held throughout EAA AirVenture 2011, July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. In celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation, AirVenture will host the largest collection of flying naval aircraft spanning […]
Stager joins Flightcom
Flightcom has appointed Reed Stager executive vice president. Stager, who has nearly three decades of experience in high-technology marketing, business development, and strategic planning, is tasked with expanding Flightcom’s products, including its wired and wireless aviation headsets, intercoms and accessories to other communication needs in the aviation and military markets. “Hundreds of thousands of pilots […]