Banyan Air Service, at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), hosted the first annual Bahamas Day Feb. 20, for pilots who wanted information on flying to the Bahamas. Banyan transformed its hangar into the look and feel of the Bahamas. More than 30 exhibitors were on-sight, providing everything from hand-rolled cigars to Bahamian rum cake […]
DAC co-founder retires
Terry Armstrong, the COO and co-founder of DAC International, has announced his retirement from the company, which sells avionics and test equipment for corporate and general aviation, the airlines, and the military. Armstrong and Michael Crouch founded DAC International in 1981 in Austin, Texas. Armstrong served as COO through his tenure and was also responsible for […]
Mooney names new warranty and parts personnel
Mooney Airplane Co. has promoted Missy Dominguez to Warranty Manager, while Glenda Thompson replaces Dominguez as Supply Chain Specialist, which includes service parts support. Both positions are based at the factory in Kerrville, Texas. Dominguez joined Mooney in 1997. She served for more than 10 years in the service parts department in key roles, most […]
Take control of your tools
It’s all about networking — in tool control as well as in business. That’s why Snap-on Industrial developed its new Level 5 NTC (Networkable Tool Control) system, which offers users the opportunity to manage a virtually unlimited number of lockable tool storage units simultaneously for complete system control. Critical tools and assets are tracked and […]
Sullivan joins IMC Clubs board
To accommodate rapid growth and the need for a more structured marketing approach, the IMC Clubs appointed Steve Sullivan, former Liberty Mutual senior executive, to its board of directors. Sullivan was chosen to lead the marketing division of the club, which began at Norwood Airport in Massachusetts and has recently opened chapters across the country. […]
RIDGIDConnect launches
RIDGID, a manufacturer of hand and power tools including multiple digital inspection products, has launched RIDGIDConnect — a subscription-based, online business tool designed for maintenance service professionals and contractors who create or use digital information. RIDGIDConnect provides the ability to share and store digital assets, such as diagnostic job site photos and videos, job reports […]
Low approach dings wing
This February 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 J3 Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Shallowater, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While maneuvering to final approach the pilot allowed the left […]
New blog debuts: Politics for pilots
The story is a familiar one. In fact, it’s nearly universal. The local airport is languishing. From the perspective of the municipality that owns the field, it’s an underperforming business entity populated by a collection of spoiled individuals who feel entitled and tend to be territorial. Taken from the point of view shared by so […]
Women in Aviation conference kicks off
The 21st Annual Women in Aviation Conference kicks off today and runs through Feb. 27 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Buena Vista, Florida. The theme of this year’s conference is “Aviation: It’s a Small World.” Attendees are expected from more than a dozen countries worldwide, according to organizers. Speakers include FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt; […]