The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released a new tool that will steer members through the steps of starting a flying club. “AOPA’s Guide to Starting a Flying Club” identifies the most important aspects to consider when bringing a club from inception to full operation. “This guide was created to provide a useful […]
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WAI 25th anniversary conference boasts record attendance
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) recently hosted its 25th annual conference with three days jammed with activities to honor the past, guide the present, and plant seeds for the future. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was the scene for the 2014 International Women in Aviation Conference held March 6-8. More women […]
Bob Hoover to receive Outstanding Aviator Award
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Wings Club and International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) will honor Bob Hoover with the fifth annual Outstanding Aviator Award. Created to recognize pilots whose actions have made major contributions to aviation and/or security and serve as leadership role models, the presentation of this year’s award will take place at The […]
DuPage unveils $4.2 million renovation
WEST CHICAGO, IL – DuPage Airport has completed a two-year, $4.2 million upgrade to its passenger and crew areas. The project includes an updated lobby and renovated restrooms, state-of-the-art crew lounges, new customer entrances, and upgraded facilities for the U.S. Customs. “To meet the expectations of today’s business aviation customer, an FBO must evolve, and […]
True Blue Power debuts 250-watt inverter
True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., has introduced a new 250-watt inverter. The TI250 DC-to-AC Inverter provides 250 watts of clean, regulated, wall outlet power from the aircraft’s 28 VDC input. The TI250 supplies power to the cabin and/or the cockpit and can be used for powering laptops, iPads, tablets, chargers […]
Duncan Aviation adds Mobile Interior Services
LINCOLN, NEB. — In response to customer requests, Duncan Aviation has compiled a team of interior service specialists to provide scheduled, unscheduled and road trip interior service to customers requiring aircraft interior needs outside of a Duncan Aviation facility. “Some customers need interior service that doesn’t disrupt their aircraft’s daily schedule,” says Nate Darlington, Completions […]
Poor visbility, poor decisions
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Goble, Ore. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A CFI and pilot receiving instruction were on a flight in an area of light rain, fog, and overcast ceilings. The airplane entered a hilly area during a steady rain. There were low ceilings and dense ground fog that extended to above tree […]
North Dakota Governor Declares March ‘Aviation Month’
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has declared March as “Aviation Month.” Aviation contributes over $1.6 billion annually to North Dakota’s economy. To view the proclamation, click here.
Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 1.3 launched
Jeppesen has introduce new capabilities and European coverage areas for Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR. The new software version includes expansion of European coverage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. New app capabilities include interactive airspace warnings, NOTAM pinning functionality and enhanced track vector features that further enhance the private pilot flying experience. Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck […]