Lift Event Management recently adjusted the date of its planned 2014 Aviation Summit in Palm Springs to Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Lift Principal, Marco Parrotto explained the move, “We are dedicated to creating a world-class event for our exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. The excitement surrounding the launch of Aviation Summit has been sensational. When a number […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Blind man to drive motorcycle at Thunder in the Valley Air Show
COLUMBUS, Ga. — The National Federation of the Blind today announced that one of its members, Dan Parker, an experienced race car builder and driver who lost his sight as the result of a racing accident in 2012, will again independently operate a three-wheeled motorcycle with the help of a GPS system that gives him […]
Breitling Jet Team to fly for first time in U.S. next year
The Breitling Jet Team will perform in the U.S. for the first time ever in 2015. The aerobatic display team is comprised of seven L-39 C Albatros jets that can reach speeds of up to 565 mph, and have flown across 36 countries all over the world. “I am very excited that the Breitling Jet […]
Bob Hoover to receive Outstanding Aviator Award
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Wings Club and International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) will honor Bob Hoover with the fifth annual Outstanding Aviator Award. Created to recognize pilots whose actions have made major contributions to aviation and/or security and serve as leadership role models, the presentation of this year’s award will take place at The […]
WomenVenture to return to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The annual WomenVenture gathering, designed to encourage and inspire women in aviation and those who want to fly, will welcome hundreds of female aviators on Wednesday, July 30, during the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. EAA AirVenture 2014 will be held July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Flight of a lifetime for $20
Stallion 51 has donated the flight of a lifetime to Mercy Flight Southeast to raise funds for this critically-needed charity. In this raffle, you can win a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang while helping others. Mercy Flight Southeast provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments for children and adults. While pilots donate their […]
EAA 677 awards scholarship to Young Eagle
COLUMBUS, GA. — Chattahoochee Valley Chapter 677 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA 677), based at Columbus Airport (CSG), has awarded a full scholarship to the EAA Air Academy to 17-year-old Kennedy Davenport of Columbus, Georgia. Kennedy was chosen to receive a scholarship – worth more than $1,000 plus airfare – from among more than […]
Sailplane racers to compete in Nationals
Sailplane racers will gather in Minden, Nevada, this June 10-19 to compete in the 18 Meter Nationals. “This contest will pit up to 60 pilots who will each day fly a weather-dependent course,” said Reba Coombs, contest manager. Each pilot will be towed aloft by airplanes to a predetermined release height and then dive through […]
Aircraft Spruce contest winner to ride with Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
Are you going to SUN ‘n FUN? Want a chance to win a ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team? You’re in luck. Swing by the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty contest page, sign-up, like Aircraft Spruce on Facebook and get ready for the ride of a lifetime.