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Sennheiser teams with EAA for Eagle Flights

Posted on April 11th, 2013 by

Today at SUN ’n FUN, Sennheiser announced it will be supporting EAA‘s Eagle Flights, a program designed to help adults overcome obstacles to pilot training. Please share: Continue Reading →

AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards launches poll of pilot experiences

Posted on April 10th, 2013 by

Wednesday at SUN ’n FUN, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) launched an online poll that will be the basis for its 2013 Flight Training Excellence Awards. Continue Reading →

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Florida Panhandle fly-In fulfills RAF Mission

Posted on April 8th, 2013 by

Two years ago, Drew Hatch and Gary Brooks planned a flight into a state-owned airstrip in the Florida Panhandle. Imagine their disappointment when they were denied permission to land and and use the airstrip to access the nearby campground. When... Continue Reading →

Newest IMC Club chapter to open at pilot’s home

Posted on April 7th, 2013 by

The newest IMC Club Chapter will open as the first chapter at a private residence. Pilots will gather at Amir Blachman’s home in Sherman Oaks, just outside Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, April 20, for a barbecue and the official... Continue Reading →

Aerial Robotics Industry Association takes off

Posted on April 4th, 2013 by

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a positive meeting with the FAA, the entrepreneurs behind Hoverfly Technologies are moving forward to create a new industry association and a flight school certification program for aerial robot operators across the nation. Continue Reading →

Erickson Air-Crane commits to $6,000 Whirly-Girls scholarship

Posted on April 3rd, 2013 by

PORTLAND, Ore. — Erickson Air-Crane has committed to a $6,000 annual scholarship through the Whirly-Girls International. Continue Reading →

Proposal to ban 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters opposed

Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has told the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that it vigorously opposes the commission’s plan to prohibit the future use of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) that use a 121.5 MHz signal. The proposal will... Continue Reading →

Jack Pelton

Former Cessna CEO joins IMC Club board

Posted on April 1st, 2013 by

The IMC Club has appointed Jack Pelton, former CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., and the chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association, to its board of directors. Continue Reading →

What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas…

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

LAS VEGAS — What happened in Las Vegas last week likely will not stay in Las Vegas, as nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, distributors, repair stations and other general aviation professionals left the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention &... Continue Reading →

AEA names member of the year

Posted on March 27th, 2013 by

Kent McIntyre of Bevan-Rabell Inc. in Wichita is the 2013 Member of the Year for the Aircraft Electronics Association; while top honors in the Associate Member of the Year Award category went to Sandia Aerospace of Albuquerque, N.M., during ceremonies... Continue Reading →