WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the availability of two scholarships awarded annually to students who have excelled in or are pursuing aviation studies. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence Award” is given to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to and will be enrolled in an […]
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Civil Air Patrol on hunt for new CEO
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — For the first time in the 72-year history of the Civil Air Patrol, the organization’s chief executive officer, the national commander of CAP, will be selected by the group’s board of governors. Previously, commanders were elected by a majority vote of the organization’s 52 wing commanders. CAP’s CEO will […]
10 new members named to FAA Management Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx today appointed 10 new members to the FAA Management Advisory Council (MAC), which advises the FAA on management, policy, spending and regulatory matters. The 10 new members are: Steve Alterman, president, Cargo Airline Association; Bill Ayer, former chairman, Alaska Air Group; Montie Brewer, former president and […]
Latest edition of ‘Say Again, Please’ released
The fifth edition of “Say Again, Please” has been released. Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training. In “Say Again, Please” Bob Gardner explains how the ATC system works and teaches readers what to say, what to expect to hear, […]
Legacy Aviation opens Miami office
YUKON, Okla. — To better serve a growing customer base from Central and South America including Mexico, Legacy Aviation has opened a new international sales office in Miami, Florida. The regional office has the same support and experience as Legacy Aviation’s MRO team at the company’s headquarters on C.E. Page Airport (KRCE) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. […]
Contract awarded for site work at MYR
Beaufort Engineering Services (BES) was recently awarded a contract for Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), the second busiest airport in the state. Awarded by Horry County Department of Airports (HCDA), the contract is comprised of site work associated with the construction of new hangars, design and construction of T-hangars and large storage hangars, and up-fits/expansions/renovations […]
Spatial disorientation leads to fatal accident
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Quincy, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 230-hour pilot, who did not have an instrument rating, landed after sunset, refueled the airplane, and took off again about 90 minutes later for an airport located to the east. According to a witness at the airport, fog was forming when the […]
New to instrument flying?
By CHRIS HOPE Looking back, I realize that my transition to becoming an instrument pilot was so much easier than what most of my students go through, and so much easier than for most new instrument pilots. When I attended USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training, I already had a private pilot’s license. I received the same […]
Resolution endorses protection measures for BVS
BURLINGTON, Wash. — Skagit Regional Airport’s future seems reassured with a new resolution from the Port of Skagit Board of Commissioners reaffirming the port’s commitment to maintaining the airport as “a safe and vital element of Skagit County’s transportation infrastructure.” Specifically, the commissioners endorsed airport protection measures, expressed continued support for an urban growth area […]