Each year, The Museum of Flight in Seattle honors Pacific Northwest individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the aerospace industry with its annual Pathfinder Award. The 2009 honorees, Dr. James Joki and John Roundhill, will receive their awards at an Oct.10 banquet. Joki was a NASA engineer, contributing to the development […]
Goodyear’s newest blimp pilot takes flight
Nathan Brooks has become the newest blimp pilot for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. following his check flight at the company’s Airship Operations facility in Carson, California. Brooks, 29, joins Pilot-in-Charge Jon Conrad, Assistant Pilot-in-Charge Matthew St. John and Senior Pilot Kristen Davis as pilots for the California-based “Spirit of America” airship. According to […]
Aviation greeting cards debut
StonehouseCollection.com, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based greeting card retailer, has produced a line of aviation greeting cards for military and general aviation pilots and enthusiasts. The line includes holiday cards, birthday cards and note cards featuring colorful and humorous aviation themes. “We’re located just down the street from one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation,” […]
MaxDim solution for AD approved
The FAA has awarded Seaton Engineering an AMOC (Alternate Method of Compliance) for the Cessna AD 93-24-15 that utilizes the Seaton Engineering MaxDim Dimmer control 9100-001-A as “Termination Action for AD 93-24-15” and to fulfill the requirements of the AD. This AD addresses certain models of Cessna aircraft and rheostats that possibly cause in-flight fires, […]
Warbird and Classic Aircraft Fly-In slated
Fox Stephens Field (KJXI) in Gilmer, Texas, and the Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum will host a Warbird Air Meet and Classic Aircraft Fly-In Nov. 7 to celebrate Veterans’ Day. The 10th annual family-oriented event runs from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. Admission is free. Gates open at 9 a.m. Gilmer’s Fox Stephens Field […]
Roar n’ Soar returns
Roar n’ Soar, Fantasy of Flight’s signature two-day event featuring land, sea and air racing machines, returns this November. Now in its third year, the event at the Polk City, Fla.-based attraction, features a combination air show, classic car show and slalom competition, boat show and regatta and extreme sports showcase. Roar n’ Soar takes […]
Thunderstorm proves fatal for Baron pilot
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue VFR flight into instrument conditions, subsequently leading to a loss of control. The pilot’s lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions were factors.
Larkins ranks #1 on 30 Under 30 list
I’ve know Jamail Larkins for about half his life. He’s a great guy. Smart, articulate, funny, good looking and a passionate pilot. So it shouldn’t have been a surprise when I opened my October 2009 issue of Inc. magazine at saw Jamail staring me down from page 3 (the Table of Contents – below) and […]
Position Report: Engines
Every year at Oshkosh, companies unveil their latest and greatest innovations. This year was no exception, with engine manufacturers taking center stage, from the largest companies to those just breaking into the market. Fuel efficiency and the ability to adapt to alternative fuels were all touted by manufacturers at the big show. Among the latest […]