EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as it inducted them into the EAA Halls of Fame during a banquet Nov. 17 at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis. The five aviators represent the spectrum of aviation within the […]
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University Aviation Association presents award to Craig
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its 2014 Frank E. Sorenson Award to Dr. Paul Craig, Professor, Middle Tennessee State University for “outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research/scholarship.” Craig has published six books, numerous scholarly articles and more than a dozen magazine articles. He holds 11 flight certificates, is a past winner of the North Carolina and […]
NATA raises more than $30,000 for veterans
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has donated more than $30,000 to veterans’ organizations raised through the 2014 NATA Flag Pins for Veterans Project. Earlier this year, NATA and its members developed the project to expand the association’s support of veterans. Donations from this year’s project will support the Veterans Airlift Command and the Medal of Honor Foundation. […]
Bosco named UAA interim executive director
AUBURN, Ala. — Cassandra Bosco has been named interim executive director of the University Aviation Association (UAA). She takes up the responsibilities of retiring Executive Director Carolyn Williamson. Bosco was appointed to the position while the association begins the search process for its next executive director. Since 2004, Bosco has served as president of TailWinds […]
New officers for GAMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected Joe Brown, president of Hartzell Propeller, as GAMA’s chairman for 2015. He previously served as GAMA’s Vice Chairman of the Board and as Chairman of the Policy & Legal Issues Committee. Aaron Hilkemann, president and CEO of Duncan Aviation, has been […]
Expect third class medical reform in 2015
At the last Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) regional fly-in of the year, pilots clamored to sign a giant petition calling for reform of the third class medical. It’s a scene that’s been played out at all the AOPA events throughout the year, association officials say, reporting that more than 10,000 signatures have been […]
University Aviation Association elects new officers
Dr. Mary Niemczyk of Arizona State University recently assumed the University Aviation Association’s (UAA) top elected position as president for 2014-15. As one of her first official duties, Niemczyk (pictured) announced the election of Dr. Suzanne Kearns to a one-year term as president elect and Dr. Samuel Pavel to a two-year term as treasurer. Members […]
AOPA wraps up regional fly-ins at KSSI
Gray skies didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association regional fly-in Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Simons Island, Georgia, at the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI). AOPA President Mark Baker reported that the regional fly-ins were such a success that 45 airports are now bidding to host next year’s […]
‘Serious’ victory for repair stations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to a coalition of aviation trade associations and the responsiveness of the FAA, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) will retain seven important letters. The word “serious” has been reinserted into the paragraph of 14 CFR part 145 requiring repair stations to report failures, malfunctions or defects in articles received for […]