While millions watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, the local FBOs at the Big Easy’s airports were gearing up for their own second half as many of the more than 800 private aircraft that flocked there departed soon after the game ended, according to a report at Aviation International News.
Reel Stuff Film Festival takes off in April
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation will take place in Dayton April 11-14. The cinematic celebration of flight also serves as the public grand re-opening of the Air Force Museum’s 400-seat giant-screen theater, currently undergoing an $800,000 renovation.
LCI manager elected president of state association
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NEW HAMPSHIRE – Laconia Municipal Airport Manager Diane Cooper-Terrill was recently elected president of the Granite State Airport Management Association (GSAMA), becoming the first woman to serve in that office.
Sensenich introduces RV prop
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Sensenich has introduced a ground adjustable composite propellers for Van’s RV aircraft.
Wicks Aircraft offers O-Ring kit
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Wicks Aircraft now offers a selection of O-rings in a kit for homebuilders.
Innovations: Open up
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Casey Hansen, a pilot and CFI in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has launched OpenFlightManual.org, designed to bring the open source concept to flight training.
8,000th Van’s takes flight
February 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
On Feb. 4, Stephen Watson of Santa Clarita, Calif., took the first flight in his RV-7A, becoming the 8,000th completed RV reported to Van’s Aircraft.
WACO kicks off Great Lakes Paint Scheme Contest
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The WACO Aircraft Company has launched a Great Lakes Paint Scheme Contest.
FedEx Express donates 727 to SUN ’n FUN
February 5, 2013 by 2 Comments
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – FedEx Express has donated a Boeing 727 to SUN ’n FUN to use as an interactive aviation classroom.
Beringer debuts nosewheel for Twin Otter
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The Beringer Co. has launched its new STC’d nosewheel for Twin Otter DHC-6.
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