“Gwinnett tower, Cessna N53069 at the EAA hangar would like clearance to depart to the north…” That message is often heard at the Briscoe Field (LZU) tower in suburban Atlanta, but it held special significance Nov. 20, when 17-year-old Robert Bruce flew his first Young Eagle, 8-year-old Karson Jarrett, according to a report at EAA.org. […]
‘Fly it forward’ challenge promotes women pilot centennial
Pilots across the world are celebrating the Centennial of Licensed Women Pilots this year by giving introductory flights to girls and women. As the year draws to a close, Delta Air Lines A330 pilot Karlene Petitt is putting up $100 for a drawing to motivate pilots to take a woman flying before the end of […]
Tempest teams with EAA
Tempest and the Experimental Aircraft Association are teaming up to keep EAA’s fleet flying, through a new three-year support agreement between the two organizations. Tempest will be an official supporter of EAA’s flying activities, supplying oil filters and spark plugs for the aircraft fleet, including those on national tours, beginning in 2011. Those historic aircraft […]
RV-12 DVD debuts
HomebuiltHELP has introduced a new video DVD series that provides a step-by-step building demonstration of the Van’s Aircraft RV-12 kit. “Building your Van’s RV-12 Empennage/Tailcone” is the title of the first in a series of DVD presentations that will aid the kit builder in the construction of Vans’ popular light sport aircraft kit, company officials said. […]
Museum lecture profiles icon Kelly Johnson
The Dec. 11 lecture at Seattle’s Museum of Flight features retired Boeing engineer Bob Bogash presenting the story of Kelly Johnson, one of the most influential aeronautical engineers in aviation history. The program profiles the Lockheed manager and engineer who was involved in the design of dozens of aircraft, including the Model 10 Electra, P-38 […]
Dennis Kaney joins Dallas Airmotive
Dennis Kaney has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, as regional engine manager representing Honeywell TFE731 and APU products as well as Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 engine services. Kaney will cover the Northeastern USA, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine. […]
Landmark acquires UGN FBO
Landmark Aviation has acquired the assets of DB Aviation at Chicago’s Waukegan Regional Airport (UGN). “DB Aviation will be a great addition to our network, and will expand our presence in the Midwest,” said Dan Bucaro, Landmark’s President and CEO. “We are looking forward to being a part of the community and providing general aviation […]
Failure to follow instructions proves fatal
This December 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 206 Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kalkaska, Mich. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot received an instrument rating about 10 months before […]
NATA chief: ‘We’re all in this together’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “We’re all in this together.” That was the message from James Coyne, president of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Nov. 30 when he met with news media for a look at the issues facing GA in the coming months. Coyne noted that in spite of the many problems general aviation now […]