SuperCub.org founder Steve “SJ” Johnson has joined the seven other volunteer directors of the Recreational Aviation Foundation. With over 4,500 hours, Johnson is a Gold Seal flight instructor and dedicated advocate of aviation and safety. In 2000, Johnson bought his first Super Cub. He started SuperCub.org, a website for Super Cub and backcountry aviation enthusiasts […]
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FAA administrator to speak at NBAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will speak at the opening general session of the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013), which will take place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. “We are pleased to welcome Administrator Huerta to our 2013 Convention, and we look forward to hearing his thoughts and perspectives on the […]
National Aviation Heritage Alliance honors volunteers, partners
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) named Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur and community volunteer Walter Hoy as the winner of the Ivonette Wright Miller Award at its 2013 annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. NAHA also awarded its Wick Wright Award to Phillip Parker, president and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber […]
AOPA names Mark Baker president
Frederick, MD – Mark R. Baker has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). “We are pleased to announce that Mark Baker has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer of AOPA,” said Bill Trimble, chairman of the AOPA Board of Trustees. “He has all the […]
Air Safety Institute receives ‘Champion of Public Benefit Flying’ award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation’s Air Safety Institute has been named a joint recipient of the 2013 Champion of Public Benefit Flying Award presented by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations. The institute’s new online course, “Public Benefit Flying: […]
Sporty’s founder to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Hal Shevers, the iconic founder of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club Sept. 12. Since founding Sporty’s in 1961, Shevers is one of the most recognizable entrepreneurs in general aviation. Starting with one product he sold out of the trunk of his […]
IMC Club awards first proficiency scholarship
More than 30 of IMC Club’s Inner Marker fellows participated in a raffle for this year’s grand prize of a $1,000 proficiency scholarship. The Inner Marker Circle is a group of pilots dedicated to the consistent and constant improvement of their instrument flying skills, going beyond currency requirements to achieve proficiency, club officials explain. To […]
GA rally held in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE — Governor Susana Martinez, U.S. Senator Tom Udall and Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of manufacturing workers, local officials, business leaders and aviation enthusiasts at Cutter Aviation for a general aviation (GA) jobs rally Tuesday. The event included remarks from leaders of GAMA members in New […]
Civil Air Patrol takes flight to Denver
More than 500 Civil Air Patrol members are headed to Denver Aug. 15-17 for the U.S. Air Force auxiliary’s Annual Conference. In the Mile High City, CAP members will focus on CAP’s increasing role in defending America, according to officials. “Our direct support to the Department of Defense and our defense support to civil authorities […]