When folks showed up for the annual Meet the FAA forum at Sun ’n Fun, they had no idea they would be part of a special tribute. After FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt spoke, Sun ’n Fun officials took over the podium and presented a tribute to Paul Poberezny, founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association, and […]
Price set for Flight Design C4
Flight Design’s new four-place plane, the C4, is being marketed with a global view. Customers will be able to choose from two engine options to best suit fuel availability and cost in their areas — a traditional aviation engine capable of running on auto fuel, or a turbo diesel engine operating on Jet A. And, […]
Flying for the Cure
A California father and his 12-year-old son are flying around the world in their homebuilt RV-8 to raise awareness about childhood cancers. After six years of building their own airplane, Julian, Calif., resident Stephan Armstrong and his son, Charlie, plan to fly their plane “SEE WORLD I” around the world to raise awareness for pediatric […]
Sun ’n Fun Radio goes global
Every year at Sun ’n Fun, a radio station run by volunteers keeps those attending the fly-in entertained, as well as up to date on what’s going on. This year it was especially important as the radio was used to broadcast emergency safety warnings about the tornado that hit the airport on Thursday, March 31. […]
Lycoming to power new Goodyear blimps
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will team up with another name rich in blimp history to replace its three U.S. airships with bigger, faster ones, according to an Associated Press story. The company will work with German manufacturer ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik to build three new blimps beginning in 2013. According to Lycoming officials, each blimp […]
Kansas governor proclaims May ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has declared May “Aviation Appreciation Month,” noting general aviation in Kansas alone generates over $7 billion in economic impact annually, which is largely attributable to the presence of major manufacturing companies such as Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombadier. Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA) stated, […]
Minnesota pilots: Make your voice heard
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans will help determine the state’s transportation system vision for the next 50 years as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has rolled out a process for the public to provide input to that vision. Called Minnesota GO, it will look at all modes of transportation, including airports. “Minnesota GO is our […]
Landmark begins operations at ATL
Landmark Aviation, which was selected as the new FBO provider at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in February, officially began operations May 1. “We have been looking forward to being a part of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and community,” said Dan Bucaro, President & CEO of Landmark Aviation. “ATL is the busiest commercial airport in the […]
Wicks introduces colorful pitot tube covers
Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering a new line of colorful covers for pitot tubes and nacelle plug streamers that will fit most single and twin engine aircraft models. Made of heavy canvas and florescent plastic that is light-reflective, each Hi Viz product features a prominent “Remove Before Flight” label that can easily be seen […]