Most people remember the late Peter M. Bowers as the designer of experimental aircraft, an eminent aviation historian and the writer of “Of Wings & Things” in General Aviation News. He is perhaps best remembered for the single-place FlyBaby, but did you know that he also created a two-place mid-wing design in the 1970s? The […]
New study boosts business aviation
A just-released study shows that companies using business aviation outperform those without aircraft. “This study shows what the people in the business aviation community have always known,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “A business airplane is the sign of a well-managed company, because business aviation helps companies of all […]
Controllers ratify new contract
Air traffic controllers nationwide ratified a new contract Sept. 23, following an intense — and often heated — three-year battle with FAA officials. The new contract, which will cover the National Air Traffic Controllers Association’s air traffic controller, traffic management and NOTAM specialist bargaining units, is scheduled to take effect Oct. 1. NATCA members voted […]
Zenith’s Open Hangar Day attracts 300
Zenith Aircraft Co.’s annual Open Hangar Day event, held Sept. 18-19 at the company’s factory at the Mexico Airport in Missouri, attracted about 300 visitors, mostly existing builders and owners, as well as some new potential customers, from around the country. According to Sebastien Heintz, Zenith president, 65 planes flew in for the 18th annual […]
Movie stunt pilot to appear at Grace Flight Airshow
If you are old enough to remember James Bond (aka Roger Moore) flying a BD5 jet through a hangar sideways in “Octopussy,” then you are already familiar with the work of “Corkey” Fornof, stunt pilot, aerial coordinator and director. Fornof will fly the LoPresti Fury at the 2009 Grace Flight Air Show Oct. 3 at […]
University sponsors safety program
Kansas State University in Salina is partnering with FAASTeam to sponsor a presentation about K-State’s Aviation Safety Program Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. on the K-State at Salina campus. “Aviation Safety Program at KSU: How the Marshall Field GCA radar service at Ft. Riley and DUATS can help you” will include discussion of the new […]
NBAA offers electronic APIS compliance
Through a partnership with ARINC Direct Business Aviation Solutions, NBAA is offering its members a new option for complying with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requirements. All private and commercial aircraft must provide passenger and aircraft information prior to departure for international flights to or from the U.S. The electronic […]
The Ultimate Bomber Jacket updated
Sporty’s B-15 Leather Jacket is a three-season jacket that is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of temperatures. The same Thinsulate liner and wool collar that will keep the wearer toasty on the coldest days can be removed when the temperature rises. This jacket was originally developed for the U.S. Army Air Force bomber […]
‘Aluminum Overcast’ comes to Atlanta
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 690, located at Gwinnett County Airport in Lawrenceville, Georgia, hosts one of the Boeing B-17 bomber, “Aluminum Overcast,” on Oct. 1-4 visit to the Atlanta area. The Atlanta stop is part of the EAA’s restored B-17 bomber’s “Salute Our Veterans” tour. The public will be able to purchase flights and/or […]