Bahamas Habitat is continuing its efforts in Haiti, as volunteer pilots transport water filtration systems that are being installed and implemented along with partner organization SIFAT (Servants in Faith and Technology) to provide access to clean drinking water to fight the cholera epidemic. The non-profit organization is also looking for more volunteer pilots to help […]
NBAA slates webinar on progress of ‘No Plane No Gain’
As the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign approaches its two-year anniversary, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen will host a live, interactive webinar detailing the campaign’s progress and achievements on Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. EST. The No Plane No Gain campaign, jointly hosted by NBAA and the General Aviation […]
FAA proposes $221,650 penalty against Flying Vikings
The FAA proposes to assess a $221,650 civil penalty against Flying Vikings, Inc., a flight school in Hayward, Calif., for allegedly failing to complete the required training for its staff and failing to maintain training records, as required by Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges that from Feb. 1, 2008, to Oct. 23, 2008, the […]
Vision of Austin airport becomes reality
To look at bedraggled Bird’s Nest Airport three years ago and see a viable second airfield for Austin required considerable imagination. Telecommunications entrepreneur and private pilot Ron Henriksen, however, could see it, and he had the financial resources to support that vision, according to a recent story at TheStatesman.com, which notes that sometime around April, […]
60-year-old hangars demolished at PWK
After serving aviators at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (Formerly Palwaukee Municipal) for more than 60 years, four 1940’s era hangar buildings were demolished, with fanfare, last week. The quonset-syle T-hangars, built in 1946, were designed to house the small private aircraft that dominated the airfield during its early years. “As strange as it may seem […]
Improvements begin at MWC
Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC) in Milwaukee will receive $750,000 in improvements in 2011, according to a story at BizTimes.com. The work, which includes repaving the terminal parking lot, upgraded lighting, performing environmental engineering to extend one of Timmerman’s runways, and removing obstructions, is designed to attract more GA activity — and jobs — the […]
Bahamas Challenge unveiled
PilotMall.com Inc. has launched a new program challenging pilots to fly to 12 of the 20 airports of entry in the Bahamas during 2011. All participants will receive prizes along the way, such as hats and t-shirts. Every pilot that completes the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an […]
West Star app now available
West Star Aviation has released its free iPhone app, “Experience On Call.” The “Experience On Call” app provides direct access to a directory of professionals at West Star, whenever support is required. It is designed to be user-friendly, and the option to then contact those professionals immediately from the application enables users to get the […]
MGL Avionics introduces new headset
MGL Avionics has introduced the MGL Avionics MGL-880 Aviation Headset. The headset is manufactured to MGL avionics’s own specifications by one of the world’s largest headset manufacturers, according to company officials. It is matched for use with the MGL V10, but suitable for use with any intercom or transceiver. Features include: High class anthracite look, […]