The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has received a grant from Wicks Aircraft Supply in Highland, Ill., to supply two aircraft restoration projects being worked on by high school students at Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. Most of the students are from the Flabob Airport Preparatory School who are currently restoring a Stinson 108-3 and […]
CAF ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ ad voted favorite
After nearly 600,000 total votes cast, Texans have declared the Confederate Air Force, now the Commemorative Air Force, the favorite “Don’t Mess with Texas” TV ad of the past 25 years. The Texas Department of Transportation celebrated the start of its Don’t Mess with Texas campaign’s silver anniversary with a Celebrity Face-Off. Texans voted in […]
Entries sought for Crossfield Teacher of the Year award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 25th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $1,500 cash stipend. Since its creation in 1986, the award recognizes public school teachers in grades K-12 for outstanding achievements in aerospace education. Nominations will be examined by a […]
Firewall Forward Aero Engines completes move
Firewall Forward Aero Engines, manufacturer of the CAM100 and CAM125 Honda-based aircraft engines, and the CAMDRIVE 500 helical gear PSRU, has moved to the central Ontario region of Canada and is now back in production. The CAM100 is a normally aspirated Honda-based engine that offers an alternative to the 100-hp Continental engines on a power […]
20th anniversary of ‘Operation Desert Storm’ to be recognized at Sun ‘n Fun
The 20th anniversary of “Operation Desert Storm” will be recognized during the 37th annual Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, March 29–April 3 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Fla. United States Army Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum and her husband, United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Kory Cornum, both served in Desert […]
New book offers high-flying escapades
The e-book for “Smuggler’s Moon-Underneath the Radar” is now available at the Amazon Kindle Store and Barnes and Noble.com for $6.99. The novel chronicles the adventures of Vietnam vet Ricky Culpepper as he navigates the dangerous skies of the Caribbean in pursuit of money, glory, and the elusive square grouper. Follow Ricky, a good man […]
Museum hosts 10th annual ‘Women Fly’ event
March 4-5 marks the return of Women Fly!, The Museum of Flight’s annual Women’s History Month event for young women interested in aviation and aerospace careers. This year, with a theme of Space Exploration Pioneers, the event at the Seattle museum features three women who have been on the forefront of space professions from the […]
Cessnas collide on taxiway
This February 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 172N, Cessna 172S. Injuries: None. Location: Olathe, Kan. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The two airplanes were taxiing to the run-up area. […]
Meet history face to face
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 partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. One of the most intriguing aspects of the work I do is that I often get to meet people […]