Vimy to recreate first transatlantic flight

Posted on June 3rd, 2005 by

“Yesterday I was in America, and I am the first man in Europe to say that!” Please share: Continue Reading →

New museum at Georgetown Airport, Del.

Posted on June 3rd, 2005 by

A new museum has opened at Georgetown Airport (GED) in Sussex County, Delaware. The Delaware Aviation Museum features a number of interesting aircraft, including the B-25 “Panchito,” a Cessna UC-78, often called a “bamboo bomber” for its wooden spars and... Continue Reading →

Hurricane outlook: up to five big ones expected

Posted on June 3rd, 2005 by

The National Hurricane Center’s forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season for 2005, unhappy news after last year’s destructive season. Continue Reading →

Embry-Riddle renames Aviation Maintenance program after Charles Taylor

Posted on June 3rd, 2005 by

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University celebrated Charles Taylor’s 137th birthday on May 24 by naming one of its oldest units the Charles Taylor Department of Aviation Maintenance Science. Taylor, the Wright brothers’ mechanic and engine builder, is the man who put the... Continue Reading →

Quest Aircraft debuts Kodiak

Posted on June 3rd, 2005 by

With a name like “Kodiak,” it is only fitting that Quest Aircraft Co. chose the Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference in Anchorage for the first public display of its latest airplane design. Continue Reading →

FAA debuts online human factors training course

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

The FAA has launched an online training program dedicated to the importance of human factors. Continue Reading →

Adam Aircraft earns TC for A500

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

The FAA issued a Type Certificate May 11 for the Adam Aircraft A500 centerline twin. Continue Reading →

Indiana State University upgrades simulator lab

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

Indiana State University in Terre Haute recently invested more than $600,000 in two new simulators. Continue Reading →

Kansas pilot shot in head while looking for suspect

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

A Kansas pilot assisting sheriff’s deputies in apprehending a suspect took a bullet to the head, but was still able to land the aircraft. Continue Reading →

Eclipse price goes up

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

As the Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet nears certification, the price has gone up. Continue Reading →