Avemco Insurance Co. President Jonathan “JJ” Greenway was a featured speaker at the 2012 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, May 5-6, at the Anchorage International Airport. Greenway spoke about separating fact from fiction in his seminar “Top 10 Aviation Insurance Myths.” “You know it’s possible to have too little aviation insurance, but can you have too […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Bob Jones taught eastern Idaho to fly
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Aviation Association (IAA) honored local flight instructor Bob Jones during the May 18-19 Trade Show Aviation Idaho. Jones is 86 years old, still instructing, and as sharp as I wish I were at less than half his age. IAA District 6 Director Mike Hart admitted the IAA was honoring […]
Colorado Aviation Week to celebrate general aviation
The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) has released the schedule for “Colorado Aviation Week,” with several events slated June 7-10 in the Denver area to celebrate the state’s General Aviation Appreciation Month. On April 10, Governor John Hickenlooper proclaimed June to be General Aviation Appreciation Month for the State of Colorado because of the positive […]
A healthy energy boost for pilots
It takes a lot of energy to cover an airshow or a fly-in. Over the years I have experimented with different ways to boost my energy levels. These methods include physically training for a show (running several miles a day or climbing stairs with a 20-pound pack on my back) and during the show ingesting […]
NJ Conference focuses on aviation’s economic impact
By STEVE SCHAPIRO The 17th Annual New Jersey State Aviation Conference, held May 4, focused on the economic impact of aviation, as well as how to navigate the regulatory maze if you violate a TFR. New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson delivered a keynote address on aviation economics and the role general aviation […]
Reno Air Races get green light — if it can get insurance
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board has given a 1-year special permit for the Reno National Championship Air Races with the stipulation that the Reno Air Racing Association obtain $100 million in insurance coverage, according to a story in the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Rocky Mountain Airshow adds to performer line-up
The Rocky Mountain Airshow, slated for Aug. 24-26 at The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colo., has added Kirby Chambliss and Patty Wagstaff to its 2012 lineup of performers. “We are thrilled to bring two of the most sought after aerobatic performers to Denver this year,” stated Jim Cimiluca, Event Chairman. “Kirby is a […]
Take to the Skies AirFest prepares for takeoff
A festival of aviation featuring two days of aerobatic airshows takes to the skies at Mesquite Metro Airport (HQZ) in Texas Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. The Take to the Skies AirFest was previously known as the Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest. Debby Standefer, president of the Take to the […]
Reno Blue Ribbon Panel findings to be released Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 22, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) will release the findings and recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Review Panel, commissioned in January to review the National Championship Air Races and identify potential areas that could be changed or modified to further improve safety. On Friday, Sept. 16, the Reno Air Races experienced […]