Jeppesen introduced at AirVenture the “Jeppesen Mobile TC” terminal chart application, designed for searching and viewing terminal charts through the Apple iPad. It is now available for download online at the Apple iPad App Store. Jeppesen research and design experts have determined that the 9.7-inch, LED-backlit iPad viewing screen provides an optimal operating environment to […]
Rendezvous with legendary astronauts at autograph show
Tickets are now available online for the world’s largest Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show set for this Nov. 5-7 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The show, which benefits the nonprofit Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), is in its third year and promises to be the best yet, boasting such notable names as […]
Kissimmee Airport elects advisory board
Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM)Airport Advisory Board has elected Candy Bennage as chairwoman and Cliff Clover as vice chairman for the 2010-2011 term. Bennage has held multiple positions in the aviation industry for more than 15 years; is a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Women in Aviation International (WAI); and represents […]
StandardAero names Hawkins airframe sales manager for bizav
StandardAero has appointed Dale Hawkins to the newly created position of Airframe Sales Manager for the company’s Business Aviation Sector. Hawkins will focus primarily on Falcon service sales. Hawkins comes to StandardAero from Kal-Aero/Duncan Aviation, where he spent 28 years as a technician, team leader, department manager, and airframe service sales representative. For more information: […]
Failure to refuel leads to accident
This August 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: Piper Super Cruiser. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The banner-tow pilot filled the fuel tanks, […]
New name for AirVenture?
While the torrential rains the week before AirVenture kicked off in Oshkosh caused massive logistical problems, it also presented new opportunities — like these “GaloshKosh” shirts. Also seen on the grounds were “SploshKosh” and “AquaVenture” T-shirts.
Flying motorcycle company wins Wolf Aviation Grant
MotoPOD LLC was recently awarded a grant from The Wolf Aviation Fund. The company has developed a patent-pending belly pod that allows pilots to carry a street-legal motorcycle beneath their airplanes. After landing, it takes just 90 seconds to remove the motorcycle, unfold the handlebars and ride away, company officials said at this week’s AirVenture. […]
Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prizes awarded
Erik Lindbergh, founder of the Creative Solutions Alliance (CSA) and grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, awarded the first Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prizes (LEAP) at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at AirVenture. LEAP is a suite of prizes that recognizes contributions to the development of practical electric flight, according to Lindbergh. LEAP awarded a […]
First-ever AirVenture auction a hit
Hundreds of people attended the first-ever EAA Spirit of Aviation Auction at AirVenture, where 50-plus airplanes were available for sale. The auction attracted a standing-room-only crowd, according to a report at EAA.org, which notes a diverse collection of homebuilts, warbirds, seaplanes, LSAs, jets, and other aircraft were up for auction. The story quotes EAA Chairman/President […]