Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have partnered to create “Women’s Wing,” a section of AOPA Summit devoted to highlighting the accomplishments of and opportunities for women within the aviation community. AOPA Summit will be held from Nov. 5- 7, in Tampa, Florida. Rooms 11 and 12 of […]
New name for NC airport
North Carolina’s Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport has been renamed Raleigh Exec: The Raleigh Executive Jetport@Sanford-Lee County. According to a story from the Triangle Business Journal, the name change reflects the airport’s growing role as a gateway for private flights into North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.
Heads Up Technologies develops satellite radio receivers
Heads Up Technologies, Inc. has developed a new series of Sirius XM Satellite Radio receivers, enabling attachment to a digital Ethernet bus. The new receivers will integrate with Honeywell’s Ovation Select system, which will provide more than 170 audio channels of news, sports, weather and music within the contiguous United States to the aircraft cabin […]
WSDOT invites public comment on State-Managed Airports Handbook
The public comment period for Washington’s State-Managed Airports Handbook is now underway and will extend through Oct. 23. The handbook documents policies, performance measures and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the 17 state-managed airports. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is hosting a series of public meetings to receive input on […]
N.C.’s Burlington Aviation adds sim
Burlington Aviation, a Cessna Pilot Center and FAA Part 141 flight school in Burlington, N.C., has added the Redbird FMX Flight Simulator to its arsenal of eight aircraft. The Redbird FMX is an Advanced Aviation Training Device that features wrap-around visuals, a fully enclosed cockpit and a full motion platform. Burlington Aviation is the only […]
Icing encounter proves fatal
This October 2007 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 310. Location: Ekalaka, Mont. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The instrument-rated private pilot was on a cross-country flight in […]
Lycoming’s new agenda: Growth
It’s time for some changes at Lycoming Engines. The past few years were spent stabilizing the company and re-establishing it as a leader in the market. Now it’s time for growth, says Michael Kraft, who recently took over as senior vice president and general manager with the promotion of Ian Walsh to Chief Innovation Officer […]
Temporary airport closures challenge Washington pilots
October has turned out to be a challenging one for pilots in western Washington. Three airports within 20 miles of each other were systematically closed for runway rehabilitation. On Oct. 9, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW), south of Seattle, was closed so that its runway could be repainted. The runway, which measures 5,002 feet, is aligned […]
China gives aviation the stamp of approval
A new postage stamp series promoting the China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) shines a light on personal aviation. The series features images of aircraft from Cirrus, Diamond, Cessna and Flight Design, while a postcard further highlights the CTLS model from Flight Design. “We are very honored to be included with these famous brands as […]