Posted on March 27th, 2012 by By CONNIE SUE WHITE When Civil Air Patrol Seminole Composite Squadron Deputy Commander Kenny Eads asked a group of five cadets to volunteer for a unique mission, it caught on like wildfire. The assignment: build the first-ever Fire Hub on... Continue Reading →
Earthrounders hold reunion
Posted on March 27th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Have you ever wanted to fly around the world? Those lucky pilots who have held a reunion before SUN ’n FUN began and hosted a variety of forums throughout the airshow, according to Bob Gannon, chairman of the Earthrounders 2012... Continue Reading →
Inaugural Eagle Flights to take off at Oshkosh
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s new Eagle Flights program, the aviation orientation program for adults, will have its official kickoff this summer with inaugural flights at the EAA AirVenture fly-in, which is scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in... Continue Reading →
Groups partner to create IFR Proficiency Center at Oshkosh
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is teaming up with the IMC Club to host three instrument flying proficiency seminars at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, held July 23-29. Continue Reading →
Hauslein named to AOPA board of trustees
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
James N. Hauslein has been named to the board of trustees for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Continue Reading →
PAMA teams with JSfirm for job postings
Posted on March 22nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) and JSfirm.com have launched a new job section, PAMA Job Postings, on the PAMA website. Continue Reading →
Why do you join a national organization?
Posted on March 21st, 2012 by Dale Forton
All the way back to Charles Taylor, aircraft mechanics have worked on aircraft for low pay and little recognition, if any. Our satisfaction comes from working on complicated machines that are fast and sleek. Most of all they fly! We... Continue Reading →
FAA avgas research funding ‘critical’
Posted on March 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Officials at general aviation’s alphabet groups have sent a letter to Congress emphasizing that the FAA is a critical participant in continuing research to develop an unleaded aviation fuel, according to a report at AOPA.org. The letter urges Congressional support... Continue Reading →
AEA convention app released
Posted on March 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
For the first time, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) has an app available to assist convention attendees on the go, sponsored by EDMO Distributors. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s founder to speak at Wichita Aero Club
Posted on March 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood
General aviation icon Hal Shevers, founder of Sporty’s, will be the featured speaker at this week’s Wichita Aero Club luncheon. Continue Reading →
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