Mark Watson of Pensacola, Fla., can sum up his first trip to Sun ‘n Fun with a line borrowed from Charles Dickens “A Tale of Two Cities:” “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Watson owns a 1942 Taylorcraft L-2A that was in the Vintage Parking area during last month’s […]
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame to enshrine six
On Saturday, May 21, six individuals with aviation connections in Michigan will be enshrined into the Air Zoo’s Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. The Tuskegee Airmen and author Nancy Lynn Mess will also be honored during the ceremony. The 2011 Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinees are: Clayton J. Brukner, WACO founder and inventor: Clayton […]
PilotMall.com to host fly-out to Bahamas
PilotMall.com has unveiled plans for a fly-out to Bimini Island, Bahamas, scheduled for June 10-12. Bimini Island is the perfect destination for those visiting The Bahamas via private aircraft for the first time, according to company officials, noting that at just 53 miles east of Miami, Bimini is the closest point of entry in The […]
Air Show Hall of Fame seeking nominations
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to recognize those who made significant contributions to the air show industry, and represents the pilots, stuntpeople, announcers, producers, aircraft designers, builders and other innovators who have changed […]
NATA releases fact book
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released its new fact book, General Aviation in the United States. The new book features member testimonials on a wide array of NATA’s products and services and serves as an educational tool for the association’s Day on the Hill event. General Aviation in the United States provides an […]
Max-Viz ships 1,000th system
Max-Viz has shipped its 1,000th Enhanced Vision System (EVS). The unit, an EVS-1500, was shipped to the AgustaWestland factory in Italy and is expected to be installed on an AW139 within the next few weeks. “We are very proud of our product and the marketplace acceptance that the shipment of this 1000th unit represents. Enhanced […]
Women in Aviation 2012 scholarships already at $375,000
Although the available scholarships for 2012 won’t be announced for 60 days, companies, organizations and individuals have already pledged more than 48 scholarships totaling $375,000 for Women in Aviation members. These scholarships cover expenses for academic study, technical training, flight training as well as specialized aviation activities, including recreational flying, engineering and maintenance. In addition, […]
AVTweets debuts
Avionics Specialists of Loveland, Colo., has just introduced two new services that deliver real-time METAR weather information directly to smart phones or any other internet device – AVTweets and a new, customized mobile website for viewing METARs: Airport View Mobile. Using AVTweets, users can choose to automatically receive METAR updates for airports and other AWOS […]
Integra manufacturer celebrates 15 years in business
TL elektronic Inc., a company based in the Czech Republic, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Starting in modest conditions and from the scratch, the company’s first product was an intercom for communication between pilots. The company now offers a number of onboard instruments for ultralight and experimental planes. Today the flagship product is the multifunctional […]