In March, industry consultant and investment banker Brian Foley published a report exploring the buying up of US general-aviation companies by foreign entities. In doing so, he discovered a widespread penchant for getting one particular company, Cirrus Aircraft, back under US control. A Chinese company, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., is in the process […]
FAA administrator expresses concern about reauthorization bill
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt cautioned that he is “concerned” the level of agency funding called for in the reauthorization bill recently passed by the House of Representatives would be too low and, if enacted, could “degrade” safety and efficiency, according to an Air Transport World report.
Paine Field Passport debuts
Starting April 30, the Paine Field Partners, four aviation attractions located around Snohomish County, Washington’s airport, Paine Field — Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation, Flying Heritage Collection and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center — will begin selling the Paine Field Passport, a collector’s keepsake-quality document that gives visitors […]
Air Zoo to offer summer camp scholarships
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Full and partial scholarships from the Air Zoo Legacy Foundation are now available for the Air Zoo’s summer camps. To apply for one, kids must write a one-page essay about themselves, explaining why they want to attend camp and how they became interested in science, flight, and space. Applicants must include the […]
AirVenture NOTAM now available
The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), highlighting arrival and departure procedures for the more than 10,000 aircraft expected at Experimental Aircraft Association’s 59th annual fly-in convention, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 22-Aug. 1, outlines […]
Free admission for military at Fantasy of Flight
In celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, Fantasy of Flight’s collection fo aircraft in Polk City, Fla., will offer complimentary admission to all active-duty, retired and reserve members of the U.S. armed forces throughout the month of May. Guests must present a current military ID to qualify for the free general admission ticket. This special […]
Lyon Air Museum hosts Wings of Freedom Tour
The Collings Foundation’s “Wings Of Freedom 2011 Tour,” offering the general public aircraft tours along with flights on famous World War II-era heavy bombers and “stick time” in a P-51 Mustang long-range fighter plane, will visit Lyon Air Museum (LAM) in Orange County, Calif., Friday, May 6, through Mon., May 9. The museum is located […]
Over-timed engine gives up
This April 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 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Chesterfield, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot stated that while flying pipeline patrol about 500 […]
Passing it on
Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport in Georgia. Red Bouchie was born and raised in Oneida, S.D., and came from a long line of farmer-ranchers. In the days after World War II, everybody in those parts had a […]