The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has unveiled the recipients of the 2016 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award: Dr. Peggy Chabrian, Randall Greene, Preston Henne, and Clay Lacy. The Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award was established in 1954 to honor “… outstanding Americans who, by their efforts over an extended period of years, have made […]
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Air Force museum receives prestigious award
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently received the Air Force Association’s (AFA) 2016 Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award in recognition of the museum’s outstanding contributions to aerospace education.The award recognizes the museum’s “unique exhibits and collections” and its continual improvement to “preserve Air Force history and honor Airmen.” “We applaud your […]
172 pilot mistakenly lands in field
The Cessna 172 pilot was using an iPad for navigation, and mistakenly landed in a field near Watertown, Conn., rather than his intended destination, an airport with a turf runway. After landing, he taxied the airplane to a corner of the field and commenced a takeoff roll, estimating the available takeoff distance to be about 600 […]
Picture of the day: A bird’s eye view of the harvest
Bob Martin sent in this photo, snapped during a flight Sept. 25, 2016. He writes: “The fall harvest was proceeding at a rapid pace on Sunday, Sept. 25, in Mason County, Ill. The horizon was filled with dozens of dust devils created by combines chewing up the landscape at a dizzying pace.”
EAA surpasses 200,000 members
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the recreational aviation organization that began in 1953 as a group of individuals dedicated to grassroots aviation, has surpassed 200,000 members for the first time. “We reached this milestone by building on the legacy established by our founder, Paul Poberezny, who more than 60 […]
GA mourns passing of Arnold Palmer
While most knew him as a golfing legend, Arnold Palmer was also a passionate aviation champion. Palmer passed away Sept. 25, 2016, at the age of 87. Widely known for his 90 tournament victories, including four Masters, two British Opens and the U.S. Open, Palmer was also an aviation enthusiast holding multiple ratings and owning […]
Tucker named recipient of lifetime achievement in aviation award
HOUSTON – Aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker has been named the recipient of the Lloyd P. Nolen Lifetime Achievement in Aviation Award, presented annually by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow. Tucker performs in airshows all over the world, is recognized as a leader in the aviation industry and has won numerous […]
Aerospace Discovery Weekend slated
LAKELAND, Florida – SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) are hosting the annual Aerospace Discovery Weekend, a three-day aerospace adventure complete with a flight opportunity, from Oct. 21-23, 2016. This year, ACE will offer $10 admission to Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 participants. Activities throughout the day include, but aren’t limited to: […]
Western Aircraft named Textron authorized service facility
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been designated an authorized service facility for several models across the Beechcraft and Cessna platforms. The Channel Partner Agreement signed between the Western Aircraft and Textron Aviation authorizes Western Aircraft to perform maintenance, service and support for King Air 90 Series, King Air 200/250 Series, King Air 300/350 Series and Bonanza/Baron […]