Olivehurst, Calif. — The theme of the June 8-10 Golden West Regional Fly-In & Airshow at Yuba County Airport (MYV) is, “Keeping the Spirit Alive – Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Marysville Army Airfield.” The 70th Anniversary of Camp Beale and... Continue Reading →
Klapmeier named ‘Industry Leader of the Year 2012′
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier was awarded German magazine Fliegermagazin’s prestigious “Industry Leader of the Year 2012” at AERO Friedrichshafen. The award recognizes leaders in general aviation whose work increases growth and interest in the industry and who exemplify innovation... Continue Reading →
Positive news for Paradise City
Posted on May 2nd, 2012 by Dan Johnson
Even as we prepared for this year’s Sun ’n Fun, I attended a meeting relative to the area known as Paradise City or the Light Plane Area, though some simply call it the Ultralight Area. Whatever you call it, dramatic... Continue Reading →
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame to enshrine eight
Posted on May 2nd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame will celebrate and honor eight individuals at its annual enshrinement ceremony and dinner at the Air Zoo on May 19. The 2012 enshrinees are: Continue Reading →
Spring edition of General Aviation Security available
Posted on May 1st, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The second edition of ‘General Aviation Security‘ from GA Security blogger David Hook is available for free, as a download, or for $5 as a print magazine. Among the stories included are: Security by the Numbers, Firearms in Checked Baggage, Right... Continue Reading →
Aircraft Spruce Canada fly-in slated
Posted on May 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Aircraft Spruce Canada will host its annual Super Sale & Fly-In Saturday June 2 Continue Reading →
EASA awards first restricted Type Certificates
Posted on April 30th, 2012 by Janice Wood
On Day 1 of Aero 2012, Dave Unwin reported hearing many comments about EASA’s halting move toward acceptance of the concept of Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft, which was invented in the USA. The European Union, with an equally proud heritage of... Continue Reading →
Sporty’s Fly-In coming up
Posted on April 30th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Sporty’s Annual Fly-In and Open House is set for Saturday, May 19, at Clermont County/Sporty’s Aiport (I69) in Ohio. Continue Reading →
Tora! Tora! Tora! at Oshkosh
Posted on April 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The “Tora! Tora! Tora!” aerial re-enactment of the events of Dec. 7, 1941 — one of the most dazzling warbird airshow performances flying today — will be part of the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh afternoon warbird shows for the first time... Continue Reading →
Familiar frame, different name
Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
For some planes, it’s the (air)frame, not the name, that sells it. Such is the case with the Polish-built AT-4, an airframe that was introduced to the American market a few years back as the Gobosh 700. Gobosh, which stands... Continue Reading →
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