Turtle is synonymous with slow, but Ace the sea turtle is an exception to the rule.
Sharing more than a love of aviation
December 2, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Wing walker Teresa Stokes and her business partner and boyfriend, air show pilot Gene Soucy, share more than the love of aviation. They also share a kidney.
Bobbing for aircraft: The USS Macon exhibit in Monterey
December 2, 2005 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular exhibits at the Maritime Museum of Monterey was never intended to go into the ocean. The USS Macon exhibit, which will be on display through December, features the airship that crashed off the California coast in 1934.
Flying the SparrowHawk
December 2, 2005 by Leave a Comment
A gyroplane looks like a cross between an airplane and a helicopter. First developed in the 1920s, the gyroplane is one of the oldest forms of aviation technology. However, gyroplanes are not very common in the general aviation world, perhaps because of a reputation for being difficult or dangerous to fly.
Potomac Airfield closed for alleged security violations
November 18, 2005 by Leave a Comment
November began on a sour note for pilots at Potomac Airfield (VKX). The Transportation Security Administration issued a letter informing the airport that its security program has been suspended. Simply stated, the airport is closed.
Wilma wallops Florida
November 4, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Airports across South Florida were damaged when Hurricane Wilma came ashore in late October.
Rep. Sweeney introduces GA security bill
November 4, 2005 by Leave a Comment
A federal bill to enhance security at GA airports was recently introduced by Rep. John Sweeney (R-NY) and, although it has not moved out of committee, it serves as strong motivation for airports to voluntarily beef up their security plans to avoid more regulatory action.
GA returned to DCA Oct. 18, sort of
November 4, 2005 by Leave a Comment
GA returned to Reagan National Airport (DCA) Oct. 18 for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. The first flight was operated by New World Jet Corp., the first Part 135 operator approved by the TSA for access into DCA. While GA is allowed access to DCA again, flying there requires operators to jump through a lot of hoops, including flying in from one of 12 “gateway” airports and having an armed security official on board the aircraft.
Eclipse to launch national tour
November 4, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Eclipse Aviation is embarking on its first national tour to showcase the Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ). The first leg of the tour, slated for November, will cover seven cities from Tampa, Fla., to San Antonio, Texas.
SkyStar files for bankruptcy
November 4, 2005 by Leave a Comment
SkyStar Aircraft Corp., manufacturer of the popular Kitfox aircraft kit, filed for bankruptcy Oct. 14. According to Skystar’s attorney, David Kras, the kit maker had been struggling financially since Sept. 11, 2001. “The doors are locked and the bankruptcy trustee has the key,” he said, adding it would be at least 90 days before the case arrived in court due to a backlog of bankruptcy filings in Idaho.
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