By Jonathan Apfelbaum Spring time in Colorado — when thoughts turn to shaking off the winter’s snow and getting back into flying after the chilly winter. Years ago there had been a Classic Car and Aircraft Fly-in at Front Range Airport (KFTG), although it had gradually languished and faded away. As the airport has been on the […]
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FAA finalizes rule for commercial drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems — also known as UAS, remotely piloted aircraft or drones.The rules are designed to open a pathway to fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace, according to FAA officials. “We are part of a new era in aviation, […]
New Jersey lawmakers urged to oppose raising aviation fuel taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to the leadership of the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly, National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks asked state lawmakers to oppose a proposed increase in state aviation fuel taxes, stating the proposal “will likely not have the intended effect of raising revenue, but rather […]
AEA Educational Foundation awards more than $125,000 in scholarships
LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri — The Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation has awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. Scholarships and recipients are: Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship: Arturo Mendez, Van Nuys, California. Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship: Elaine Stevens, Rochester, N.H. David Arver Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Vasquez, Doral, Florida. Duncan Aviation Scholarship: Jonathan Conod, […]
From shoe salesman to airport developer
Woody Lesikar of Houston, Texas, is this year’s recipient of the George Palmer Putnam Award, which recognizes support provided by a non-member to The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots. Submitted by the Houston Ninety-Nines for his support of their chapter, Woody was selected as the epitome of an individual who gives his energy, time, […]
Aircraft Spruce offers Oshkosh pre-order pick-up option
Aircraft Spruce is offering a pre-order pick-up option for those attending this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh from July 25-31. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, or online. Orders will be processed the same way as standard orders, but instead of shipping to your home address, the company will place it on its truck and bring […]
Sue Folkringa appointed to FABA board of directors
Sue Folkringa, a CPA with Wolcott & Associates, P.A., has been appointed to the board of directors of the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA). FABA is a 70-year-old organization of general aviation related businesses and interested parties, advocating and combining resources on issues impacting aviation in the state of Florida. Folkringa is a Certified Public Accountant and […]
Runway overrun dents Cessna 175A
The pilot reported that during the approach to landing to a remote airstrip located within a canyon near Salmon, Idaho, the wind changed direction while he was on short final. He had selected full flaps and performed a slip to descend to the approach end of the runway, however, the Cessna 175A touched down more than halfway […]
Pictures of the day: Amelia returns to KGMU
The folks at Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina sure know how to throw a party. As part of the city’s History Alive Festival, “Amelia Earhart” — played by Leslie Goddard, a historian and actress from Chicago — returned to the airport for the first time since November 1931 and handed the keys to the city […]