It all started when a Midwestern farmer plowed up his corn to pursue a dream. People came. But there was still a cold, hard world out there, and eventually the dream fell into jeopardy. Now, Galt Field is up for... Continue Reading →
Twin Oaks Airpark celebrates 40th anniversary
Posted on August 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Twin Oaks Airpark in Oregon celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday with a barbecue and open house. The privately owned airport is operated by the Stark family, who are featured in this very cool story at OregonLive.com Continue Reading →
Aerospace leaders say workforce, regulations main concerns
Posted on August 9th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Representatives of 13 aerospace manufacturing companies that operate in Skagit County in Washington State recently met at the Port of Skagit to discuss how to promote a robust and dynamic local aerospace industry, now and into the future. Continue Reading →
Analyst speculates that ‘fiscal cliff’ could close airports
Posted on August 8th, 2012 by Janice Wood
If America falls off the so-called “fiscal cliff” on Jan. 2, one of the first victims could be St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, according to a report by Jamal Thalji in the Tampa Bay Times. The Center for American Progress, a... Continue Reading →
Clemson researchers help make runways safer
Posted on August 8th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina recently redesigned and modified a mobile drill press to retrofit a section of a runway that halts overrun aircraft, ultimately minimizing aircraft damage and injury to pilots and passengers. The process of retrofitting... Continue Reading →
Avgas now available at 3S4 for first time in 30 years
Posted on August 8th, 2012 by Janice Wood
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Illinois Valley Airport (3S4) in Cave Junction, Oregon, has a stable supply of 100LL aviation fuel for piston-engine aircraft. Continue Reading →
Baker Aviation named FAA certified repair station
Posted on August 6th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Baker Aviation’s maintenance facility at Addison Airport (ADS) in the Dallas area has been named a certified repair station by the FAA. Continue Reading →
Triple Tree fly-in set for Sept. 5-9
Posted on August 2nd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
WOODRUFF, S.C. — “Now I realize why visiting aviators call this place the Augusta National of aviation,” stated Dan Roehrs, local pilot and Triple Tree volunteer. The Triple Tree being compared to where the Masters golf tournament is played and... Continue Reading →
General aviation operations down at LGB
Posted on July 31st, 2012 by Janice Wood
A report in the Long Beach Business Journal notes that general aviation activity at Long Beach Airport (LGB) in California, dropped about 24% in the first six months of the year compared to the same time last year. That’s a... Continue Reading →
HEF to extend runway
Posted on July 31st, 2012 by Janice Wood
In July, Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), Virginia’s largest regional airport, began construction to extend its longest runway by an extra 500 feet. The five-phase project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30 at a total cost of $4.4 million. Continue Reading →
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