National Cross Country Air Races set for July In its 11th year, the US Air Race, Inc.’s 2006 National Cross Country Air Races are slated for July 16-23. Three races are open to all pilots and piston-powered aircraft. These handicapped speed races put a pilot’s skills on the line flying 2,400 miles. It all starts […]
Some medications do not fly
Pilots should consider the potential side effects of over-the-counter and prescription medications very carefully before flying. “Pilots who have questions about a medication should talk to their physician, pharmacist or aviation medical examiner,” said recently retired FAA Federal Air Surgeon Jon L. Jordan. “When in doubt, don’t fly.” To ensure that pilots are aware of […]
FAA taps Tilton as new federal air surgeon
Frederick E. Tilton has been named the new federal air surgeon. Dr. Tilton, who has served as deputy federal air surgeon for the past six years, replaces Jon L. Jordan, who retired earlier this year. As the federal air surgeon, Tilton oversees the Office of Aerospace Medicine’s workforce of more than 400 physicians, research scientists, […]
Commemorative Air Force expands mission
The mission of the Commemorative (formerly Confederate) Air Force is changing. For nearly 50 years, CAF’s mission has been to preserve and fly World War II aircraft as a tribute to those who flew, maintained or built them. However, in October members voted to expand the focus to include combat aircraft flown by the U.S. […]
Women In Aviation Conference slated for Nashville
If you are looking for a career in aviation, the Opryland Hotel in Nashville is where you will want to be March 23-25 when the hotel plays host to the 17th annual Women in Aviation Conference. The conference is open to women and men. More than 3,000 people from all segments of the aviation industry […]
WASP Ethel Finley dies at 85
Ethel Meyer Finley, WASP class of 43-W-5, passed away Feb. 24 at her daughter’s home in New Jersey. She was 85. Born and raised in Lake City, Minn., she graduated from high school in 1937, then went on to Winona State Teacher College where she earned degrees in science, mathematics and physical education. She was […]
New Sun ‘n Fun arrival procedures released
You don’t want to use last year’s NOTAM when planning your flight into Sun ‘n Fun 2006. This year’s arrival procedures include some important changes. The easiest online link to the new NOTAM is at Sun-N-Fun.org. It leads directly to the official FAA site. Before you press “print” be aware that the NOTAM is 36 […]
Victor Wokal dies at 92
Victor Wokal of Glasgow, Mont., died Jan. 15. Known to a broad range of pilots simply as Vic, he started Wokal Flying Service at his native Bowman, N.D., in 1944 and bought the FBO at Glasgow in 1962, later moving there. He was a Cessna dealer at both airports, Glasgow’s airport manager for many years, […]
Ilovene Potter dies at 87
Ilovene Potter, a distinguished Washington State pilot, died Feb. 14 at the age of 87. Potter learned to fly in the 1940s at the urging of her husband, Leslie, who was a pilot. She and her husband made their living in the aviation industry. She was the first woman in Washington State to earn a […]