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 […]
NAFI Master Instructors named
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) reports that several Certified Flight Instructors have achieved new accreditation as NAFI Master Flight Instructors, while several others have renewed their Master status. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation, recognized by the FAA, which is earned through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer […]
Earhart’s goggles fetch $141,000 in auction
Profiles in History, an auctioneer of Hollywood and other memorabilia, recently auctioned items totalling $5 million, including $141,600 for the goggles Amelia Earhart wore during her historic 1932 solo transatlantic flight. Also sold at the auction were astronaut Gus Grissom’s Mercury flight suit ($47,200) and the baseball cap Neil Armstrong wore after splash-down and recovery […]
ACI-NA awards scholarships
The Commissioners Committee of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to three aviation students: Brett Fay, a student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Gregory Myers from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Robert Hanks, from California State University in Los Angeles. “The Commissioners Committee […]
‘Hints for Homebuilders’ tops 1 million plays
In little more than 18 months, EAA’s “Hints For Homebuilders” aircraft construction videos have surpassed 1 million plays. The series of more than 100 videos on aircraft construction and restoration features experienced aircraft builders, restorers and teachers doing hands-on activities that allow viewers to learn the skills and procedures to use on their own projects. […]
Oktoberfest festivities planned at ISM
Warbird Adventures and Kissimmee Air Museum, both located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), will host a fly-in and community event in celebration of Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct.17. Oktoberfest will feature Kissimmee Air Museum’s restored German aircraft, while Valiant Air Command’s World War II C-47 TICO Belle and T-6 Texans will be available for flights. […]
iTowBots debut
The iTowBots remote control aircraft tugs are now available at Aircraft Spruce. The iTowBot’s loading sequence is as easy as driving the unit directly under the nosewheel of your aircraft, according to company officials, who note the iTowbot is engineered so that when the aircraft loads, the weight of the loaded aircraft does not inhibit […]
New compliance solution for corporate flight departments debuts
AircraftLogs.com and Aviation Financial Consulting have launched a new service for corporate flight departments called “Aircraft Compliance Solutions,” which provides companies operating business jets with simplified reporting solutions for aircraft utilization, IRS and FAA compliance. Public companies can also use Aircraft Compliance Solutions to support financial statement disclosures in SEC filings, company officials note. “Tracking […]