In an effort to continue the dream of legendary A. Scott Crossfield to inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers, pilots, and educators, an aerospace education workshop for teachers is being held Dayton, Ohio, July 15-17. The workshop is being held in conjunction with a number of other activities, including the National Aviation Hall of […]
Museum slates Open Cockpit Day
The first Open Cockpit Day for this summer at the Oakland Aviation Museum at the Historic North Field at Oakland International Airport (OAK) in California is slated for Sunday, June 20. Attendees will get a chance to sit inside a Korean War MiG-15, several U.S. military jets from the A-3 to A-7, and see the […]
Superflite to sponsor aircraft covering presentations in Vintage Area at Airventure
Superflite, manufacturer and developer of paint systems for fabric covered aircraft, will sponsor aircraft covering workshops at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, scheduled for July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). Aircraft covering demonstrations presented by Superflite are part of the daily workshops offered by industry experts who help attendees learn and build their own […]
Video series launches on how to use aviation watches
Abingdon Watches CEO Chelsea Welch is hosting a series of videos covering the different functions of the aviation watch. The first in a series of “How To” videos, called “How to Use Your Aviation Watch: the Basics,” can be seen on YouTube and covers the basics of the E6B slide rule found on an aviation […]
Master Instructors named
Eight CFIs recently were accredited as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned by a candidate through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. Aviation […]
West Star Aviation consolidates avionics facilities
West Star Aviation Inc. will consolidate all surplus avionics sales and service at its facility at St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN) in East Alton, Illinois, effective immediately, closing its division in Hiawatha, Iowa. “This consolidation allows us to control expenses during more difficult economic times,” said Jim Swehla, VP of sales & marketing. To make […]
Know when to crow
To at least some degree we pilot types have gotten a bad rap. More often than not I find that we’re characterized as whiners, babies, rich guys who want everybody else in town to pay for their playthings. And while I disagree entirely with that perspective, I can completely understand how we came to earn […]
GA’s Catch 22
Why don’t FBOs sell auto fuel? When will unleaded avgas be available — and who will sell it? These questions, and more, abound about aviation’s Catch 22: FBOs will not stock unleaded fuels until the market supports it — and the market will not develop until the fuels are readily available. A fuel system at […]
EAA kicks off free first flight lessons
Since 1992, EAA members have provided more than 1.5 million Young Eagles with an introductory flight in a general aviation aircraft. During the past 18 months, EAA, with support from individuals and the aviation industry, has been building a “Flight Plan” to assist interested Young Eagles in earning a pilot certificate. The next element of […]