In January 2010, the world responded to the humanitarian disaster in Haiti, which was caused by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. More than 220,000 people perished in that quake, and in the cholera epidemic that followed. Two and a half years later the crisis still isn’t over, and the people of Haiti remain in need of […]
General Aviation
Air Aces series presented on Air Force Museum’s giant screen
DAYTON, Ohio — In a partnership brokered by Reel Stuff Aviation Resources, the Military Channel’s new six-part series, Air Aces, is simultaneously being screened at the newly renovated Air Force Museum Theatre. Air Aces, which had its U.S. broadcast premier on Aug. 4, is a series of one-hour episodes that profiles some of the most […]
Poll shows most Americans support UAS for search and rescue, border patrol
A poll conducted by Monmouth University shows that a majority of Americans support the use of unmanned aircraft systems for search and rescue and border patrol. The poll found that 83% of Americans support UAS use for search and rescue and 62% support the use of the technology for patrolling our nation’s border. The poll […]
New name for TYQ terminal
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The main terminal building at Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ) has been rededicated in honor of retiring board President Donald R. Silvey. The terminal will now be known as the Donald R. Silvey Terminal. Don Silvey has served as a member of the governing board of the airport since 2004. Don has served […]
Shell Aviation remembers the past, with an eye to the future
Shell Aviation recently supplied the engine oils for a memorial flight that recreated an important aviation event that Shell did the same for 100 years ago. A historic Catalina seaplane landed on Sunday having replicated the 1913 Circuit of Britain, which was the first major competition for seaplanes. The common aviation engine oil in 1913 […]
Pennsylvania to invest $5.4 million in 15 airports
HARRISBURG, Pa. — More than $5.4 million in state and federal money will be invested in 15 Pennsylvania airports to enhance enhance safety and operations. “Pennsylvania’s public-use airports produce more than $23 billion in economic activity every year,” Gov. Tom Corbett said. “This shows why it’s so important to invest in transportation. Improving airport safety […]
Cirrus pilot overshoots
.Aircraft: Cirrus SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Fall City, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial What reportedly happened: According to the private pilot, during the initial climb to cruise flight the airplane began to lose power and the low engine oil light illuminated. He diverted to a nearby airport. The first approach to the runway terminated with a […]
Remembering Paul Poberezny
A fellow EAA chapter 1114 member once said, “Everyone in the EAA is greater than you’d think.” That certainly pertains to the organization’s founder. Among homebuilders, the name Poberezny has always evoked awe, and my respect for this gentle giant of a man grew steadily since first reading of him as a teenage student pilot […]
Taking the reins at AOPA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has a new president: Mark Baker. Rumors of the appointment were rampant at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, but the official announcement wasn’t made until Aug. 20. Baker is only the fifth person to be president of AOPA. Actually, he is the sixth. The first was T. […]