Cascade Warbirds, a 20-year-old not-for-profit entity involved with historic military aircraft and those who crewed them, is kicking off its 2014 scholarship program. For several years, the Washington-state based organization has spent a portion of its budget on scholarships for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. “It is the goal of the Cascade […]
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New aviation caucus formed in Washington State legislature
A state general aviation caucus was formally launched in the Washington legislature on Nov. 22 by state Sen. Jim Honeyford (R-Sunnyside). “Our goals will include the promotion of general aviation in Washington and support for smaller airports in the state,” Honeyford said of the new Washington State Legislative Aviation Caucus. “I also would like to try […]
Bringing aid to the Philippines
CUYO, Philippines — Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and New Tribes Mission (NTM) are working hand-in-hand to deliver food, clean water, and other critical aid to remote island communities of the Philippines in desperate need following Typhoon Haiyan. The missionary organizations are among many that are providing aid to the typhoon-ravaged area. NTM already had four […]
Public Benefit Flying Awards presented
The National Aeronautic Association, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, recently presented the 2013 National Public Benefit Flying Awards. This year’s recipient for Distinguished Volunteer Pilot is Hank Stoebenau of Angel Flight East, “for demonstrating extraordinary commitment, generosity, and dedication to the mission of Angel Flight East […]
Avionics sales in third quarter tops $1.72 billion
The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its third quarter Avionics Market Report for this year. In the months of July, August and September, total worldwide avionics sales amounted to $1,721,888,397.14, or more than $1.72 billion, as reported by the 20 aviation electronics manufacturers participating in the report. The extent of the quarterly report is one […]
Three new board members for EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Three aviators with extensive experience in diverse areas of the aviation community have joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the EAA Board of Directors. Dick VanGrunsven, Joe Brown and David Pasahow were invited to join the board during the group’s […]
Lightspeed Aviation Foundation reveals 2013 grant recipients
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has revealed the 10 aviation charities chosen through online voting to share grants totaling $60,000. In ascending order of number of votes received for 2013 are: #10 Air Race Classic, which encourages and educates current and future women pilots. The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation grant will be applied to collegiate outreach. #9 […]
Homebuilt groups meet
As the homebuilt community gears up to honor Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberezny at next year’s AirVenture, officials with the Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA) recently sat down with senior staff at EAA to discuss a variety of issues. Both organizations support the One Week Wonder project, in which EAA will invite the public […]
Video chronicles Build A Plane contest
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association just released a 5-minute video on its Build A Plane STEM competition this summer — eight high school students building two airplanes in two weeks. It follows the competition from the announcement of the winners to first flight and beyond..