The first question AOPA President Craig Fuller fielded from the audience of about 150 attending his pilot town hall Jan. 20 in Sebring, Fla., was about user fees, according to a report at AOPA.org. What are the chances of stopping the latest push? an attendee wanted to know. The odds are good, Fuller said — […]
Congress reaches deal on FAA reauthorization
Reuters is reporting that Congressional leaders reached a breakthrough compromise on Friday on the most difficult issue holding up action on long-stalled FAA reauthorization. Leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives agreed to modify politically charged language on how airline unions conduct their elections, partly meeting Republican demands to reform U.S. oversight of representation […]
Airport mural depicts heroes of ‘Red Tails’
History takes the spotlight this week with the new release, “Red Tails,” which focuses on the African-American airmen who trained at the Tuskegee Institute and soared into combat to help the U.S. win air battles during World War II. Some of those same Tuskegee Airmen featured in the new film are also part of a […]
CAF, Tuskegee Airmen forge alliance
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) have forged a new alliance to support aviation participation and enhance World War II education in youth and adults across the country. “Since the mid-1990s, the CAF has been honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and using their inspiring story of overcoming adversity in order to serve […]
Indy FBOs charged up for Super Bowl
Travelers to this year’s Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5 are in for a “super” experience. Avfuel-branded FBOs are prepared to kick off the festivities with bonus AVTRIP Point promotions, Big Game parties and much more. Avfuel FBOs in and around Indianapolis are offering: 417: Dixie Chopper Air (Greencastle) – […]
CPS slates Rotax training classes
California Power Systems has scheduled Rotax certified training classes from Feb. 14 through the 23. CPS is conducting the classes in its new training facility at the Chino Airport (CNO) in Southern California. The classes range from 2 Stroke Service and Maintenance Training all the way to 912/914 Heavy Maintenance Training. Professional mechanics, as well […]
Inattentive pilot crashes
This January 2010 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Collegedale, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot took off from a 4,700-foot asphalt runway at […]
LightHawk volunteer pilots protect the environment
Ever wonder what would happen if more people could see what we see? That’s the question the folks at LightHawk pose to pilots during recruiting efforts for the non-profit organization. The question is central to LightHawk’s mission, which is “to champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight.” “We have a way to show […]
Putting the wild back into wildlife
A few years ago, LightHawk was contacted by Wolf Haven International, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization that provides a sanctuary for wolves and also participates in breeding programs and the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program. They needed help transporting the wolves to their new homes. “FedEx and UPS had been able to handle these transports […]