SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire, Inc. has named new leaders to its engineering and manufacturing management. Tim Hendrickson was appointed Wipaire’s new director of manufacturing, while Chris Woken was named engineering manager. Hendrickson brings over 15 years of manufacturing expertise to Wipaire, according to company officials. “Tim brings knowledge and experience from working at large […]
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Former AOPA president joins Lightspeed foundation boad
Craig Fuller, former Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President and CEO, has joined the board of directors of the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation. Fuller brings to the foundation experience gained through a career that includes senior public affairs positions in business, association leadership, and executive positions in the federal government, including eight years of service […]
Rich joins Stantec
Aviation engineer David Rich has joined the aviation team of design firm Stantec. A civil engineer by training now based in Stantec’s Boston office, Rich has spent the last 13-plus years focused on airport and airfield projects at a variety of commercial service and general aviation airports throughout the New England region. Rich’s experience includes […]
Hungry? Stop in at 68C any Friday
Iola is about 50 miles northwest of Oshkosh, Wis., and home to Central County Flyers Association. A good many have heard of their weekly, since 2002, Friday lunch gatherings. Year-round, pilots and non-pilots fly (or drive) to 68C for a hot meal prepared by Bill Kinsman. Cost is $8 for any member (who has paid a $10 life-time membership fee). For those of us less familiar with 68C, Barry Adams wrote a wonderful story titled, “Fridays at the fly-and-dine” for the Wisconsin State Journal. It is well worth the read. Friday’s menu is Chicken Tenders, french fries, salad, rolls, cake, coffee and milk. Soda is $.75 extra.
Hamilton to be inducted into Colo. Hall of Fame
Dr. Penny Hamilton of Granby, Colorado will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 20. In addition to being a pilot, Hamilton co-holds a world and national speed record with her husband Bill, has taught elementary and younger students about aviation as “Penny, The Pilot”, is a participant in the Colorado […]
Chilton to receive Stinson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has named Major General Catherine A. Chilton, USAF, the recipient of the Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy. The trophy will be presented at a ceremony this spring. Chilton is the recipient of the award for her “…33 years of enduring aviation contributions throughout the United States Air Force including serving as a Test Engineer, Test […]
Lou Seno, longtime pilot and homebuilder, dies at 89
Longtime pilot, CFI and homebuilder Lou C. Seno, Sr. died in his home in Downers Grove on Nov. 19, 2013, at the age of 89. An early member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, he was a recreational Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with more than 6,000 flight hours logged. He was actively flying until the age of […]
Savoring the Swift
Pilots often have two dreams: One is to find a derelict airplane in a barn and restore it to an airworthy showpiece; the other is to find someone who shares their passion for aviation. Paul and Sandy Mercandetti from Knoxville, Tenn., are lucky enough to have had both dreams come true. The couple flies around the […]
Breitling names DiMatteo US aviation consultant
Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has appointed Jim DiMatteo Breitling U.S.A. Aviation Consultant. “Breitling has a long history in the world of aviation and as we plan for 2014 and beyond, Jim’s experience as a naval aviator and air show executive will help us navigate many opportunities, and give us greater visibility in the skies […]