The Florida Aviation Trades Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show, slated for June 11-13, will feature industry leaders, including AOPA’s Craig Fuller, NBAA’s Ed Bolen, Simon Caldecott of Piper Aircraft, Adam Miller of HangarChat.com, Jeff Kohlman, Aviation Management Consulting Group,... Continue Reading →
Human Factors seminar slated
Posted on May 16th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA) has partnered with Global Aerospace to present an “Operational Human Factors – Fatigue and Professionalism” seminar on June 7 in Dallas. Continue Reading →
Season opener Splash-In slated
Posted on May 14th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Washington Seaplane Pilots Association will hold it season opener Splash-In May 19 at Lake Whatcom. Officials note this is a special occasion, long in the planning process, as a network of organizations have been putting together a plan where... Continue Reading →
Senate passes CAP Gold Medal bill
Posted on May 13th, 2012 by Janice Wood
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major step in the campaign to secure a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing Civil Air Patrol members’ service to the country during World War II was taken May 11 when the U.S. Senate unanimously approved S. 418,... Continue Reading →
Air Tractor joins GAMA
Posted on May 13th, 2012 by Janice Wood
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Air Tractor as its newest member. GAMA’s membership currently stands at 77 manufacturers. Continue Reading →
International Learn to Fly Day May 19
Posted on May 10th, 2012 by Janice Wood
On Saturday, May 19, dozens of local events will turn dreams of flight into reality during the third annual International Learn to Fly Day, a general aviation community-wide effort to help people of all ages take that first step to... Continue Reading →
Bob Hoover headlines Lindbergh Foundation’s anniversary celebration
Posted on May 8th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation confirmed today that legendary airshow performer and test pilot Bob Hoover will join speakers Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Gene Cernan for the foundation’s 35th anniversary gala at The Explorers Club on... Continue Reading →
Wichita Club’s meeting to focus on avionics, propulsion
Posted on May 7th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The technology on the flight deck and inside the nacelles of modern aircraft continues to evolve so quickly it’s tough to keep up, so the May 22 luncheon of the Wichita Aero Club will feature key figures in those fields... Continue Reading →
Pilot protection services for AOPA members
Posted on May 2nd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The new Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program from AOPA, is designed to help members avoid problems that can threaten their pilot and medical certificates while also providing professional insights and assistance when they have a problem. The core benefits are:... Continue Reading →
Air Journeys founder donates Baron to Bahamas Habitat
Posted on May 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Thierry Pouille, president of Air Journey in Jupiter, Fla., has donated a Beechcraft Baron E55 to Bahamas Habitat for use in its mission work. Continue Reading →
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