On the heels of the NTSB’s Nov. 14 release of its “Most Wanted” list of transportation safety improvements that included general aviation loss of control, the University of North Dakota, in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI), have launched a study of the use of a continuous turning approach […]
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Air Force museum to commemorate 75th anniversary of Doolittle Raid
DAYTON, Ohio – On April 18, 1942, 80 men achieved the unimaginable when they took off from an aircraft carrier on a top secret mission to bomb Japan. These men, led by Lt. Col. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, came to be known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. The raid was an extremely important event in […]
Piper president named GAMA chairman
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected Simon Caldecott, president and CEO of Piper Aircraft, as its chairman for 2017. In addition, Phil Straub, Managing Director of Aviation and Vice President of Garmin International, was elected as Vice Chairman. Straub is a former chairman of GAMA’s Technical Policy Committee. The […]
Cessna reveals 2017 universities for Top Hawk program
WICHITA – Cessna has selected Eastern Kentucky University, The Ohio State University, Auburn University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Louisiana Tech University for the 2017 Top Hawk program. Each university will take delivery of a new, custom branded Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft in early 2017 to support flight training, recruiting efforts and promotional activities at […]
FAA suspends approval of some NavWorx ADS-B units
The FAA issued an emergency order Nov. 22 suspending the authorization NavWorx uses to manufacture certain Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) navigation units. The authorization, known as a Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA), enables suppliers to produce components for use on aircraft after proving that each component meets FAA standards. Federal regulations set forth FAA’s authority to […]
Flying Musicians launches internship program for college students
The Flying Musicians Association has created an internship program for junior and senior year college students to share their talents and skills while learning about the aviation and music industry. The program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit while developing skills and experience. Just as importantly, students will be able to develop a personal […]
Five inducted into EAA Halls of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 10: EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Jim Bede (posthumous); Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Phil Coulson of Lawton, Michigan; […]
Tickets on sale for 2017 Reno Air Races
Tickets for the 54th National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, set for Sept. 13-17, 2017, are on sale at AirRace.org. General admission tickets, pit passes, Chairman’s tent and awards banquet tickets can now be purchased online. Reserved seating will be available for purchase online in early March 2017.
Quest expands dealer network
Quest Aircraft Company has named Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center as an authorized Kodiak dealer for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Established in 1995, Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center specializes in aircraft sales, air charter, maintenance, paint and interiors, avionics sales/service/installation and operates a subsidiary FBO, Premier Jet Center, based at Flying Cloud […]