Way back on May 19, 1938, the first landing was made at what was to become Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Texas by an air mail pilot. Fast forward to modern days and the airport has begun preparations for its 75th anniversary in 2013. By then, airport officials hope SLR will be a destination […]
Launched on the same day…
Drew Steketee was president of BE A PILOT, senior vp-communications for AOPA and executive director of the Partnership for Improved Air Travel. He also headed PR and media relations for Beech, GAMA and the Airport Operators Council International. Some of my era’s inspiration for strong participation in GA came from military aviation. Adding to the […]
Equity infusion brings new opportunities for Quest
Quest Aircraft Co,, manufacturer of the KODIAK, has completed a financing transaction for recapitalization and new investment. The additional funding is from private investors and will provide the company with continued financial stability, as well as allow it to ramp up production, according to company officials. “The last two years have been extremely challenging for […]
Air Force Museum virtual tour wins award
The U.S. Air Force recently recognized the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Virtual Tour with its 2010 Best Innovative Program Award in Public Affairs. The award followed requests from online visitors which prompted staff to move forward with uploading panoramic photos of all galleries, making the museum fully virtual. The tour is located […]
FAA administrator to speak at Training Reform Symposium
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will deliver a keynote speech during the Pilot Training Reform Symposium in May in Atlanta. Babbitt will address “Meeting the Training Challenges of the Second Century Of Flight” on the second day of the two-day event. In addition to securing the FAA Administrator, symposium organizers have assembled more than two dozen […]
Tradition Aviation joins Avfuel network
Tradition Aviation at California’s Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) has joined the Avfuel network. As a new Avfuel-branded dealer, Tradition Aviation now offers Avfuel Contract Fuel and awards AVTRIP rewards points. The FBO features a pilots lounge, shower facilities, crew cars and complimentary golf club loans. With over 200,000 square feet of heavy ramp space […]
Bondhus introduces insulated tools
Bondhus Corp., through its German marketing partner FELO, introduces a full line of insulated tools: Screwdrivers, Bit Drivers and Pliers. Each Felo insulated tool is inspected, tested and certified to comply with all critical safety standards, including insulation safety testing at 10,000 volts, according to company officials. VDE tests are performed according to IEC60900, DIN […]
Glenn Curtiss and the Centennial of Naval Aviation
Glenn Curtiss and the Centennial of Naval Aviation will be the topic of a lecture to be given by Trafford Doherty, Executive Director of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, N.Y., on Friday, March 11 at 4 p.m. Glenn Curtiss is remembered as the father of naval aviation and the founder of the American […]
Failure to lean mixture, headwinds bad combination
This March 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Firebaugh, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot took off with about 45 gallons of fuel onboard. […]