Dr. Peggy Chabrian, president and founder of Women In Aviation International, will receive the Frank G. Brewer Trophy for Aviation Education from the National Aeronautic Association. The award is presented annually for significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education in the United States. The citation for Chabrian’s award reads, “A longtime aviation enthusiast and […]
Film buffs flock to Dayton
This weekend, the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) hosts the Third Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation in Dayton, Ohio. Five screenings over two days will celebrate the diverse and colorful world of aviation as depicted through invited independent documentaries, a feature film, and a new public television series. Each project will be […]
President George W. Bush featured speaker at Veterans Day Tribute
President George W. Bush will speak during a Veterans Day Tribute at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The event will coincide with the release of his memoir, “Decision Points,” by Crown Publishers on Nov. 9. During the event at the museum, Bush will […]
Planning for the unplanned
The November/December 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now posted on the FAA website. The issue focuses on abnormal and emergency situations with articles that stress the delicate art of planning for the “unplanned” and tools and resources pilots can use to handle emergencies. Included are tips on unusual attitude recovery, partial-power takeoffs, and […]
Museum slates Veteran’s Day celebrations
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., will host a F-15A Eagle dedication ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The museum also will feature an exhibit on military uniforms throughout the month of November. The newly acquired F-15A flew for the Oregon Air National Guard and […]
The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua published
Author Jeremiah D. Jackson has released a new book, “The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua: In Pursuit of the Round-Trip Transcontinental Speed Record.” The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua is a true story about the effort, challenges, and fears behind setting a new round-trip transcontinental speed record in a small airplane. Here, Jackson retells his […]
Kannad Aviation launches new website
Kannad has launched a new website for its Kannad Aviation brand of emergency distress beacons. The website, at KannadAviation.com, presents Kannad Aviation’s products, including the Integra Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), whose integral 406 MHz and GPS antenna enables it to carry on transmitting if it is carried away from a downed plane, and the compact […]
Online training for FBO employees launches
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st recently launched an online Customer Service, Safety & Security Module for FBO employees. Included in the training are customer service, safety and security best practices and procedures, videos and photos to help shape understanding, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts, and a final exam to ensure comprehension. […]
Botched go-around kills one
This November 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: RV-6. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Martinsville, Va. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who had logged about 800 hours in a similar […]