In a Q&A story recently posted on the San Fernando Valley Business Journal website, legendary pilot Clay Lacy talks about everything from being inducted in the National Aviation Hall of Fame later this month to the underappreciation of GA to his relationship with Bill Lear, in which he’s quoted as saying: “I knew Bill Lear […]
FPR wins top spot for customs facility
The St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility (CBP), in Fort Pierce, Florida, was selected as the top aviation-related U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility from a survey recently conducted by FltPlan.com for its 2010 Pilots’ Choice Awards. FltPlan.com, a provider of flight planning services for corporate and business aircraft […]
Houston museum to raffle vintage plane
Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum at Hobby Airport will give away a vintage 1958 Cessna 172 in a live raffle drawing July 17. The drawing will be the culmination of a year-long fundraiser and will be the museum’s third airplane give away, according to officials. Museum president Drew Coats explained, “This raffle has turned into […]
Oshkosh-bound DC-7B makes first flight in six years
For the first time in nearly six years, the Historical Flight Foundation’s DC-7-B took to the skies last weekend following an extensive renovation and restoration at Miami’s Opa Locka Airport, Florida. According to a report at EAA.org, the gleaming red, white, and blue airliner in Eastern Airlines livery took off of runway 9L July 4 […]
FAA makes changes to DC Special Flight Rules
The FAA has unveiled a number of changes to the restrictions governing the Special Flight Rules Area surrounding the nation’s capitol, effective Sept. 1. The most significant change will affect pilots who lose radio contact with controllers while flying VFR after departing from an airport located within the Special Flight Rules Area (a circle of […]
Pilot FAR/AIM for iPad released
CoDeveloper has launched PilotFAR/AIM 4.1, with new support for the Apple iPad. PilotFAR/AIM now runs on the full gamut of Apple iOS devices including the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, and is a free upgrade for existing users. CoDeveloper also offers individual PilotFAR and PilotAIM apps, which are also now available with iPad support. PilotFAR/AIM […]
Accident Forgiveness Program expanded
Insurance underwriter Starr Aviation has signed on as a supporter of the AOPA Insurance Agency’s Accident Forgiveness and Deductible Waiver Enhancement program. The program rewards safe flying by pilots who demonstrate their continuing commitment to aviation safety education. Under the program, Starr Aviation will waive the deductible, up to $500, provided the pilot involved has […]
Scheyden introduces Revelry composite hybrid frame
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has unveiled its Revelry frame, a new style in the company’s Composite Hybrid collection. Designed as a smaller version of the Revelstoke model, the Revelry Composite Hybrid, which sells for $259 to $309, fuses a cedar rolled composite frame with flexible, hypoallergenic NiAg temples and cloisonné tips for comfort, even when wearing […]
Battle of Britain Watch premieres
The RAF has commissioned watchmaker Christopher Ward to create a watch to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain. The design of the automatic watch is based on the Air Ministry’s military issue pilots’ watch of the time (reference number 6B/159) and displays The King’s Crown and laurel wreathed RAF Crest of the period. […]