Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He is also a founding partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. It was nearly 40 years ago when a spry young fellow named Billy Henderson gathered with a small […]
Cirrus deal faces scrutiny
The proposed sale of Cirrus Aircraft by China’s state-run aviation giant announced last week will be reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., according to a story in the Wall Street Journal, which notes the inter-agency committee reviews foreign acquisitions that pose a potential threat to national security. Read the full report […]
National GA award winners named
This year’s National General Aviation Award winners are Joseph Morales of Lakewood, Colorado, Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) of the Year; Russell Callender of Houlton, Wisconsin, Avionics Technician of the Year; MCFI-Aerobatic Judy Ann Phelps of Santa Paula, California, Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) of the Year; and MCFI Vicki Lynn Sherman of DeLand, Florida, FAA Safety […]
Combs to begin cross country trip in LSA
Michael Combs will take off from Flabob Airport (RIR) in Southern California on Wednesday to begin another cross country trip in his Remos Light Sport Aircraft. He anticipates touching down in Lakeland, Florida, around March 27 where his aircraft named “Hope One” will be on display at Sun ‘n Fun. “I am very excited to […]
ND governor proclaims ‘Aviation Week’
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has issued a statewide proclamation declaring March 6-12 “Aviation Week.” The proclamation was announced at the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium in Minot, N.D., and highlighted the critical impact that aviation has on the state of North Dakota. General aviation alone drives over $248 million in economic activity and supports over […]
Free Sun ‘n Fun app from Sporty’s
Sporty’s, in collaboration with SUN ’n FUN, has created a mobile app for the 2011 show, available free through the iTunes App store. “We created this app as a service to SUN ’n FUN attendees,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “All of us pilots who love our phones and iPads will be able to […]
Cessna to unveil next-gen Corvalis at Sun ‘n Fun
Cessna Aircraft Co. will unveil the next generation of the Corvalis high-performance single-engine piston at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. Details of the program will be released at a briefing at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, at Cessna’s static display on the Sun ‘n Fun campus at […]
Landmark Aviation-RDU earns DCA gateway approval
Landmark Aviation at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina has earned DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) approval, which means the FBO can now serve as a gateway for planes destined for DCA. “It’s exciting for us at RDU because we have base customers that travel to DCA often,” Regional VP Jim McNeill explained. […]
Air Zoo to host blood drive
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., will hold a blood drive Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good health and have a photo ID. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days. For more […]