Dennis Parks is Curator Emeritus of Seattle’s Museum of Flight. When Wilbur Wright arrived in France May 29, 1908, to carry out demonstrations for a French syndicate interested in building Wright Flyers, it would be the first time one of the Wright brothers flew outside of America. Wilbur not only faced the challenge of flying […]
Sharing your two cents
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He also is an owner and contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. There is nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, that’s as consistently dull and lifeless as a public meeting when only […]
Sikorsky Memorial Corsair on the move
The Sikorsky Memorial Corsair is taking a big step on its path to resurrection by taking a journey to Ezell Aviation War Bird Restorers in Breckinridge, Texas. As the result of the collaboration with Ezell Aviation and The Connecticut Air and Space Center, this journey will accomplish two goals, officials said. The first is to […]
Cessna faces obstacles beyond CEO’s departure
Jack Pelton’s departure as Cessna’s chairman, CEO and president comes during one of the most challenging times in the company’s history, according to a story in the Wichita Eagle, which quotes the head of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Pete Bunce: “Jack has been a tireless industry leader, and we owe him a huge debt […]
Michelin inks deal with Rob Holland
Michelin Aircraft Tires has signed a sponsorship agreement with aerobatics expert pilot Rob Holland. Holland, the 2008 World Advanced Aerobatic Champion, will feature Michelin Air tires on his plane at the 2011 World Aerobatics Championships, as well as showcase his plane for Michelin at a number of air shows in 2011. “Rob is known across […]
Flying the Cessna Skycatcher
John and Martha King of King Schools have released a new course titled “Flying the Cessna Skycatcher.” The course demonstrates all the basic maneuvers in the Skycatcher and is designed for pilots transitioning to the Cessna Skycatcher or for those just interested in knowing what flying the Cessna Skycatcher would be like, the Kings said, […]
Piper delivers Warriors to college
Piper Aircraft Inc. recently delivered two new Piper Warrior aircraft to Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York. In addition, the college which is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, plans to purchase a new Piper Arrow. The nearly $1 million purchase of the three aircraft will expand Farmingdale’s learning fleet to […]
CAF’s Red, White & Loud to take part in AirVenture
The world’s only flight-worthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI, and country music star/pilot Aaron Tippin will take the CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour to the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” EAA AirVenture July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “We are thrilled to bring the CAF’s ‘Red, White & Loud Tour’ to EAA AirVenture. Country […]
Wathen Foundation receives $541,000
The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has received three donations, totaling $541,000. The gifts, in amounts of $1,000, $40,000 and $500,000, were made to sustain existing programs and help launch a number of new programs that will provide educational and training experiences while advancing the cause of general aviation. “The foundation is extremely grateful for the […]