Returning to the Golden Age of Aviation, that much-romanticized time, is a terrible idea, according to blogger Rod Rakic, who notes in a new post that “The Golden Age of Aviation was a time when the only people who flew themselves in an airplane were titans of industry, movie stars, or crazy people.”
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San Diego museum gives $38,500 in scholarships
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s mission statement is to inspire young people to tackle the challenges of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics academic disciplines and to make a difference in the world through an innovative, adventurous spirit. To further this goal, the museum and Convair Alumni Association has selected 12 students to receive a […]
South Shore Air Show returns
FIAR OAKS, Ind. — The South Shore Air Show is returning in 2014 at a new location. Fair Oaks Farms, home to multiple attractions, will play backdrop to the airshow, slated for July 11-13. “When making the decision to bring the airshow back, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority staff wanted to bring it back […]
IAWA accepts GALA award for Amelia Earhart
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, was invited by the Galería de Aviación Latinoamericana, GALA (Latin American Aviation Gallery) to accept an award given to Amelia Earhart. GALA held a ceremony in March to celebrate the winners of […]
AeroCamps take off
Coast to coast, for the fifth year in a row, kids between the ages of 12-18 will be flocking to local AeroCamps for the chance to explore aviation and aerospace this summer. AeroCamp is a day camp program hosted by members of the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA). AeroCampers can look forward to a […]
Historic Alaskan company joins Avfuel network
PRUDHOE BAY, Alaska — Colville, Inc. has joined the Avfuel FBO network. Founded in the 1950s by pioneer bush pilot, Bud Helmericks, to serve Alaska’s unique needs, Colville is a part of the state’s rich, fascinating history. Colville’s Flight Operations Center now offers AVTRIP points and Avfuel Contract Fuel to participating customers. “We are pleased to […]
FltPlan launches free Android app
FltPlan has launched its free Android Go app designed as an alternative to the iPad which, until now, has been the primary device available for inflight usage. FltPlan’s new redesigned FltPlan Go for Android is the mirror image of its iPad Go app, introduced earlier this year. The company points out that if you are […]
Lighten up in a pilot T-shirt
Sporty’s has added to its line of humorous T-shirts with two new options: Cool Pilot: Wear this shirt and help prove what pilots already know: Being a pilot doesn’t make you cool, but if you’re cool, you’re probably a pilot. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: You might not want to go before the judge with this T-shirt […]
Tailwind takeoff leads to stall
Aircraft: Aviat A-1C-180. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Kooskia, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: A witness at the airport told investigators that the pilot and passenger were in a hurry to leave because the weather at the airfield was deteriorating due to an incoming thunderstorm. The witness stated the airplane made an uphill intersection takeoff with a strong […]