The Wichita Aero Club has unveiled its slate of speakers for the coming year, which includes John and Martha King, Clay Lacy, and Kansas’ newest senator. In 2011, the club will launch its year with a pair of sessions. The first will be a panel featuring Wichita State University President Dr. Don Beggs, Dr. John […]
Young Eagles rally kicks off new year
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida will host an Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Flight Rally Jan. 8. The rally, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., will feature free flights for aviation enthusiasts 8 to 17 years old, and lunch will be provided. Participants who experience […]
Icon Bob Hoover to be saluted at Oshkosh
Saluting his iconic aerobatic career along with heroic service in World War II, EAA AirVenture 2011 will honor Bob Hoover with a special day of recognition on July 26, part of the 59th annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” on July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Hoover, a 1988 inductee to […]
New book chronicles the legendary DC-3
ASA will soon release a new book to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first DC-3 flight in December of 1935. “Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3” is the story of an aircraft like none other — a true legend that is literally the icon of an industry and one of the most recognized […]
Little promoted at Dallas Airmotive
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company Dallas Airmotive has promoted Chris Little to Regional Engine Manager, responsible for sales of engine services for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, JT15D, PW500 and PW306C engines in the Mid-States region of the USA (Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma). “Chris has been with us nine years and […]
Fuel selector valve fails
This December 2008 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: Lancair 360. Injuries: None. Location: Owensboro, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the first 20 minutes of flight, the fuel selector was […]
Three’s the charm
The aviation gene is particularly strong in some families. The Boyd family from Washington state is a prime example. On Dec. 16, 2010, Jason Boyd, 19, passed his private pilot check ride. He’s the second member of his family to earn his wings through the professional pilot program at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, […]
Prediction 2011 – Students soar
2011 will be an amazing year for General Aviation. The following is one of a series of absurd (unless they come to fruition) predictions. The quotes are manufactured (by me) and the only thing standing in the way of making these a reality is the cajones to make it so. Student pilot retention rate soars […]
Strong survive, even thrive in another slow year
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. Accompanying this post is our customary chart showing market share of the entire fleet of LSA. We’ve collected all market reports to make reviewing them easier. Here’s a look-back with emphasis on results only for 2010: With 83% of […]