The first question AOPA President Craig Fuller fielded from the audience of about 150 attending his pilot town hall Jan. 20 in Sebring, Fla., was about user fees, according to a report at AOPA.org. What are the chances of stopping the latest push? an attendee wanted to know. The odds are good, Fuller said — […]
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Indy FBOs charged up for Super Bowl
Travelers to this year’s Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5 are in for a “super” experience. Avfuel-branded FBOs are prepared to kick off the festivities with bonus AVTRIP Point promotions, Big Game parties and much more. Avfuel FBOs in and around Indianapolis are offering: 417: Dixie Chopper Air (Greencastle) – […]
CPS slates Rotax training classes
California Power Systems has scheduled Rotax certified training classes from Feb. 14 through the 23. CPS is conducting the classes in its new training facility at the Chino Airport (CNO) in Southern California. The classes range from 2 Stroke Service and Maintenance Training all the way to 912/914 Heavy Maintenance Training. Professional mechanics, as well […]
LightHawk volunteer pilots protect the environment
Ever wonder what would happen if more people could see what we see? That’s the question the folks at LightHawk pose to pilots during recruiting efforts for the non-profit organization. The question is central to LightHawk’s mission, which is “to champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight.” “We have a way to show […]
Putting the wild back into wildlife
A few years ago, LightHawk was contacted by Wolf Haven International, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization that provides a sanctuary for wolves and also participates in breeding programs and the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program. They needed help transporting the wolves to their new homes. “FedEx and UPS had been able to handle these transports […]
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2012
The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) has announced its Class of 2012 enshrinees: Cass Hough, a military and corporate pilot (1904-1990); Dr. Richard Upjohn Light, aviation explorer, surgeon and geographer (1902-1994); Karl W. Richter, military pilot (1942-1967); Lt. Gen. Donavon Smith, military pilot and administrator (1922-1974); Maj. Gen. William A. Henderson, military and corporate […]
Lindbergh Foundation reveals 2012 awardees
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation announced the recipients of two prominent awards, which will be presented at a celebration at the Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, on March 29, during the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Legendary inventor Forrest Bird has been selected to receive the 2012 Lindbergh Award and businessman-philanthropist […]
New Jersey State Aviation Conference slated
The 2012 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will be held Friday, May 4, at Newark Liberty International Airport’s historic Building One. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition-New Jersey, this year’s conference will focus on key legal and regulatory issues that affect pilots, airplane owners, and airport owners, organizers note.
Avidyne names grand prize winner
Avidyne Corp. has named Stephen Gansky of Newtown, Pennsylvania, the grand prize winner of Avidyne’s “FlySafe Giveaway Extravaganza 2” promotion. Gansky, who owns a Piper PA28 Archer, will receive a new IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM, once certified. The IFD540 is valued at $16,995. “I can’t believe it! I never win anything, this is great,” said Gansky, when […]