Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2013-14 edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at AirVenture in Oshkosh, this week. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035/36 in Hangar B. This year marks […]
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99s present annual awards
A record number of 99s, members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, attended the annual international meeting in Bozeman, Montana, July 10-14. Some 60 aircraft from across the United States, nearly 300 members from four countries, and 90 guests overflowed the conference facilities. The highlight of the multi-day conference was an awards […]
Former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service joins NATA
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named John McGraw, former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service, as its head of regulatory affairs. McGraw held several key leadership positions at the FAA before retiring in December 2012. He is currently president of John McGraw Aerospace Consulting. “John brings more than 40 years of aviation […]
Free Idaho A/FD iPad app
The August 2013 Idaho Aviation Association newsletter is online. In the newsletter are details on how to get a free Idaho A?FD iPad app; updates on the rebuilding of Big Creek Lodge; not to mention regular updates from president Jim Davies and District managers.
NATA introduces legal plan
The National Air Transportation Association now offers its NATA Aviation Legal Services Plan. The Plan is administered by Aviation Legal Services and is exclusively available to NATA members. Eligible companies include aircraft management and charter operators, fractional ownership programs, maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, FBOs, flight schools, parts manufacturers, and others. NATA Aviation Legal Services […]
Recreational Aviation Foundation Summer newsletter available
The Summer 2013 newsletter of the Recreational Aviation Foundation is now available. Included is an introduction of Steve “SJ” Johnson, founder of SuperCub.org, as the RAFs newest director; Utah pilot shelter completed; US Forest Service plans; recreation use statute successes; and more.
NTSB’s Sumwalt to speak at Wichita Aero Club
Wichita, KS — Robert Sumwalt, a veteran member of the National Transportation Safety Board, will be the speaker at the August luncheon of the Wichita Aero Club. The luncheon will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7, at noon. It will be held, as usual, at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton at Wichita Airport in the Emerald […]
IAWA to host 25th anniversary conference in Panama
The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold executive positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, will hold its 25th anniversary annual conference Nov. 18-20, in Panama City, Panama. The meeting, which will be held at the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower, will include […]
LiveAirShowTV to provide video for AirVenture 2013
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas – The Experimental Aircraft Association has chosen LiveAirShowTV to provide LIVE coverage of AirVenture, July 30-August 3. Multiple cameras will capture the action in the sky and on the ground and feed it to large LED screens at show center. Mark Magin of On Board Images will bring in-cockpit video from several planes, the performers parking area, and of course Jetman. […]