Jurupa Valley, CA – Middle and high school students at the Tom Wathen Center located on Historic Flabob Airport in Jurupa Valley (near Riverside) are preparing to talk to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. The live question-and-answer session... Continue Reading →
Banyan to host Customer Appreciation Day
Posted on March 7th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Fort Lauderdale, FLA. – Banyan Pilot Shop located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport will host its sixth annual customer appreciation day, Saturday, April 7, from 11 am – 2 pm rain or shine. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, prize... Continue Reading →
‘FIFI’ kicks off month-long Florida tour
Posted on March 5th, 2012 by Drew Steketee
The Commemorative Air Force’s star attraction, the B-29 “FIFI,” landed late in Daytona Beach March 1 because she flies “VFR only” these days. But she immediately swelled the hearts of World War II vets and awed general aviation flyers here... Continue Reading →
Sun ’n Fun to feature Splash-In again this year
Posted on March 4th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Sun ’n Fun Splash-In will once again be held at Fantasy of Flight on Lake Agnes in Polk City, Florida. The Splash-In, an event dedicated to seaplanes and float flying, is held every year as part of the fly-in.... Continue Reading →
Maryland Regional Aviation Conference slated
Posted on March 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
All CFIs, general aviation pilots and airport personnel are invited to the Maryland Regional Aviation Conference May 3-5 at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Continue Reading →
NW Aviation Conference recap
Posted on February 26th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
By Ben Sclair The Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show is a “home game” for us at General Aviation News. It is always great to see so many great friends in one place. Continue Reading →
Flying the Evektor Harmony
Posted on February 23rd, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
The Light-Sport Aircraft movement is coming of age. During the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo held in Sebring, Florida, last month, many LSA manufacturers showed off the next generation of their designs, including Evektor Aircraft. The Czech Republic-based company, which has... Continue Reading →
Sporty’s sets date for annual fly-in
Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Sporty’s annual Fly-In will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport. At this year’s Fly-In, the winner of Sporty’s 2012 Skycatcher Sweepstakes will be unveiled. Continue Reading →
Heli-Expo breaks records
Posted on February 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo 2012 concluded Feb. 14 in record-breaking fashion. By the time show ended Tuesday afternoon, 19,239 people had walked through the doors, breaking the old record of 17,995 — set in 2009 — by more than... Continue Reading →
Helicopter panel slated for Women in Aviation conference
Posted on February 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
A new feature at this year’s International Women in Aviation Conference is an all-female panel of helicopter experts, moderated by Helicopter Association International President Matt Zuccaro. Continue Reading →
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