Social helicopter pilot group, Twirly Birds has named Roy Simmons as the 2014 Les Morris Award recipient. Simmons’ contributions to the helicopter business began over 50 years ago as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator and later extended to a career with Columbia Helicopters that lasted 33 years, eventually retiring as president of the company in […]
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Former AOPA rep to be inducted into Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame
William A. Hamilton, Ph.D., will be inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame during a ceremony on April 24, 2014, at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma. The citation that will be displayed in the Hall, along with a photo of Dr. Hamilton, will read as follows: “William A. Hamilton, a Pauls […]
LifeFlight of Maine adds four AWOS
Belfort Instrument Co. reports it has received an order from LifeFlight of Maine for four additional Belfort AWOS AV units. “When these four additional Belfort AWOS units are installed, Maine will have a network of 17 Belfort systems,” said Ralph F. Petragnani, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Belfort. The Belfort Automated Weather […]
Garmin expands radar altimeter line
Garmin has unveiled a radar altimeter solution that expands upon Garmin’s all digital GRA 5500 radar altimeter to include the GRA 55, a cost-effective radar altimeter designed specifically for helicopters and general aviation aircraft. The GRA 55 leverages Garmin’s patent‑pending digital signal processing technology that works to provide smooth altitude tracking and results in a […]
Moon Rover debuts at Pacific Aviation Museum
HONOLULU — A Moon Rover will make its public debut during Discover Your Future in Aviation at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Saturday, March 29. A NASA Launch Entry Suit (LES) used on multiple space shuttle missions will also be on exhibit during the museum’s fifth annual Discover Your Future in Aviation day. Pacific International Space […]
Mid-air in VFR conditions kills two
Aircraft: Cessna 172, Cessna 180. Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: Longmont, Colo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: Day VFR conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, with reported visibilities at 60 miles. Neither pilot was receiving air traffic control advisories at the time of the collision. Radar track data depicted the airplanes on gradually converging […]
Wagstaff named AOPA ambassador
Legendary airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff will serve as an “AOPA Ambassador,” officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said Wednesday. “Flying is all about fun and freedom, and one of the best people to communicate that is Patty,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “We are thrilled to have her representing AOPA as we celebrate […]
Time running out to buy raffle tickets for P-51 ride
There are less than three weeks left to win the flight of a lifetime. Stallion 51 has donated the chance to fly a P-51 Mustang to Mercy Flight Southeast to raise funds for this critically-needed charity. Mercy Flight Southeast provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments for children and adults. While pilots donate their airplanes, […]
NH governor declares March General Aviation Appreciation Month
New Hampshire Governor Margaret Wood Hassan has declared March “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In New Hampshire, general aviation accounts for $639 million in annual economic activity. The governor’s proclamation states that “the State of New Hampshire has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions, aviation organizations, community […]