Would you like to be a mentor, but you’re not exactly sure what to do? The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) can help you figure it out. “We’re here to answer questions,” noted SAFE’s Doug Stewart, one of the founding members of the organization, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary at Sun ‘n […]
‘Girls Take Flight’
The girls of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County in Florida headed into the air as they participated in a “Girls Take Flight” program during spring break. During the week of March 29-April 2, girls learned about careers in aviation, toured the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, practice flying in a flight simulator and then went for a […]
Michelin to expand N.C. aircraft tire facility
Michelin North America is investing $11.3 million dollars to expand its aviation tire operations in Norwood, N.C. Beginning in the second half of 2010, the company will add aviation tire retreading to its current aviation new tire manufacturing at the site. The project is expected to create 74 new jobs phased in over the next […]
Heritage Aviation opens new FBO at BTV
Heritage Aviation will unveil its new, 79,000-square-foot FBO at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport (BTV) May 20. Heritage Aviation caters to transient pilots, their passengers, and aircraft owners. The facility houses a lounge featuring handcrafted furnishings by Vermont artisans of natural woods, stone and textiles from reclaimed and sustainable sources. The FBO features a gym, game […]
Bad landing results in fire
This April 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: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: El Cajon, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student was on a solo flight to practice touch-and-go […]
As Sun ‘n Fun kicks off, new LAL director reminds pilots ‘we’re here the rest of year’
You might say Gene Conrad is in the family business. The new director of Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL), home to this week’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, was born in Oshkosh, where his father was director of the airport. Conrad grew up on airports, as his dad took over management positions at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) […]
You’ve talked the talk, now walk the walk!
As I write this blog post it is Monday afternoon, April 12. In a few hours I will sit at the dais at City Hall, flanked by four fellow city commissioners, all committed to doing the business of the people. But tonight will be different. Tonight will have an undeniably pro-aviation angle to it, something […]
Lower-priced LSA flock to Sun ‘n Fun
After a tough winter in most parts of the USA, spring evidently arrived early with 80° temperatures as far north as Minnesota…all before Sun ‘n Fun. More good news: After its coldest winter since the early 1980s, Florida is extremely pleasant now, warm with low humidity. Indications are the economy continues bearing down on Light […]
Lindbergh Foundation awards grants
The Lindbergh Foundation has awarded eight Lindbergh grants to individuals around the world who are conducting research projects dedicated to finding innovative solutions to our global environmental challenges. “The Lindbergh Grants program is an investment in people. We take great pride in the work of the researchers we support. By backing individuals who use scientific […]