Gift of Wings has unveiled a lineup of more than 48 aviation greeting cards, just in time for the holidays. The “Spirit of St. Louis”, “J-3 Cub,” “B-17,” “Airshow Performers” and “The Wright Flyer” join an already impressive line of original aviation greeting cards including the P-51 Mustang, the Eagle montage, the B-24, the Cessna […]
Want to give something out of the ordinary? Try Runway 01
Looking for hard-to-find aviation greeting cards? Then look no farther than Runway 01, which has added 15 new products to its lineup, including 10 new Christmas cards. “By popular demand, we are offering our best deal ever — a 10-card assorted pack,” says Tracy Nihda, who owns the company with her husband, Rick. “Every pack […]
Up in the air about a great gift?
Tired of giving the same old gifts? The folks at Biplane, Air Combat & Warbird Adventures in San Diego have just the ticket. Choose from a gentle or thrilling open cockpit biplane ride, pulse pounding air combat, inspirational “first flight” or hands-on-the-controls loops and rolls in a World War II warbird. Flight packages start at […]
A legend is poised to fly
Robert Garcia is nearly ready to fly the legendary biplane that he has been restoring for six years. It’s an airplane that is doubly legendary. First, it is an elegant 1944 Beech D-17S, the legendary Staggerwing. It also fulfills the fantasies of all who love historic airplanes: Garcia found it in a St. Petersburg, Fla., […]
Cirrus outsells Cessna — again
Year-to-date shipments released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) confirm Cirrus Design Corp.’s “dominant position” as the market leader in high-performance, single-engine, four-place airplanes. “For the past three years the Cirrus SR22 has been the world’s best selling airplane,” said John M. Bingham, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “We’re pleased that our […]
One size does not fit all: Mineta says no to user fees
The FAA’s funding problems won’t be solved by user fees if Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has any say in the matter. “I can tell you right now, from my perspective, the solution will not be user fees,” Mineta told more than 1,000 pilots at the opening session of the AOPA Expo earlier this month. “The […]
Potomac Airfield closed for alleged security violations
November began on a sour note for pilots at Potomac Airfield (VKX). The Transportation Security Administration issued a letter informing the airport that its security program has been suspended. Simply stated, the airport is closed. The Maryland airport had been notified recently – and repeatedly, according to Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta – about its […]
RAM Aircraft breathes new life into old engines
You’ve just spent big money getting the exterior and interior of your airplane restored, now how about finishing the job and renovating what’s under the cowl? RAM Aircraft in Waco, Texas, can help you do the job. The company has more than 25 years in the engine remanufacturing business. It specializes in providing horsepower upgrades […]
Wolf Aviation Fund grants available
The Wolf Aviation Fund, which has supported more than 100 projects in the last few years promoting general aviation, is seeking new proposals. Deadline is Dec. 15. Last year, more than 30 projects received funding, ranging from educational and airport promotion projects to programs that help disabled people get involved in flying, development of a […]