The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday awarded its highest honor for government officials to Victor Bird, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft, Jr. Award is presented annually to an elected or appointed government official, whether federal, state, local, or foreign, who has made significant contributions to the […]
Volunteer wins award for saving S98
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) on Saturday awarded its highest honor for individuals to Marjy Leggett, a volunteer for AOPA’s Airport Support Network, for her efforts to promote and protect her home Airport, Vista Field (S98) in Kennewick, Washington. The Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award is presented annually to an individual who has […]
California pilot honored
A self-described “Mooney Girl” is this year’s recipient of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) Joseph Crotti Award for service to general aviation (GA) in California. Jolie Lucas, founder of the Mooney Ambassadors, was honored for her work to protect Oceano Airport (L52) in San Luis Obispo County. A local developer decided he had […]
Montana governor recognizes aviation
In response to recent contact from Recreational Aviation Foundation President John McKenna acknowledging November as Aviation Month, the Governor of Montana issued an official Letter of Recognition of Montana’s aviation industry and its contribution to the state. The letter states, “Montana’s airports provide mobility for business, recreational, and family travelers and provide facilities for vital […]
100 years of Naval Aviation
A replica Curtiss bi-plane, like the one flown by Eugene Ely 100 years ago marking the birth of Naval Aviation, landed at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Nov. 2, flown by its owner Bob Coolbaugh. Ely flew his Curtiss pusher bi-plane off the bow of USS Birmingham CL-2, Nov. 14, 1910, in the waters of […]
Bonus depreciation spurs Cessna sales
Executives at Cessna Aircraft Co. said at the opening of the annual Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit last week in Long Beach, Calif., that the company has seen an increase in customer interest in its single-engine piston attributed to the recent extension of the federal bonus depreciation tax clause included in a […]
Jeppesen introduces 172 training solution
Jeppesen recently introduced a new Cessna 172 Total Training solution, which incorporates learning situations from all phases of flight, from maneuvers to checklists. The Jeppesen Cessna 172 Total Training solution provides a bridge for an issue common to aspiring pilots — the gap between traditional training courses and supplement guides that provide general flying principals, […]
$4 million for GA facilities at SBD
The Inland Valley Development Agency, the funding arm for San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) in California, will borrow $4 million to build general aviation facilities at the airport, according to a report in the Highland Community News. About two dozen hangars will be built to take care of private aircraft in preparation for the move […]
Skydreamers exhibit showcases aviation art
The fantasies and realities of flight and space exploration depicted through art and photography go on display in Los Angeles’ Autry National Center’s new Skydreamers exhibition, slated to open April 29. The exhibit includes approximately 150 items, principally original high-quality photographs, as well as works on paper, paintings, posters, and memorabilia drawn primarily from the […]