Pennsylvania airports get economic boost

Janice Wood | Airports | May 2, 2012

Twenty-seven airports across Pennsylvania will improve facilities and enhance safety with a $12.6 million investment of federal and state funds, Governor Tom Corbett announced today.

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Maryland and Chicago TFRs carry tough words

Ben Sclair | Events, Touch & Go | May 2, 2012

If you plan to fly anywhere near Thurmont, Maryland (May 18-19) or Chicago (May 19-21) be very careful. Thurmont is playing host to a G-8 Summit while a NATO Summit will be Chicago. Flight Advisory’s for Thurmont and Chicago events have been posted to the FAA website.

The language in these advisories are very strong. “The restrictions are designed to provide a safe and secure environment for the event” and “The United States Government may use deadly force against the airborne aircraft, if it is determined that the aircraft poses an imminent security threat.”

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Alliance formed to promote education worldwide

Ben Sclair | Aircraft | May 2, 2012

ThinkGlobalFlight.org is around-the-world flight to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M) education, aviation and aerospace. Students will participate in “educational challenges” developed by Fly To Learn, the educational component of X-Plane. ”No aviation experience is needed nor do you need special equipment. Teachers and administrators will find Fly To Learn fun to teach”, stated Fly to Learn’s Randy Witt, also a partner in X-Plane. Think Global Flight’s Judy Rice will be flying a Guidance Aviation-supplied Cirrus SR20 G3 on the flight, which is set to kick off in the Fall of 2013. 

Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame to enshrine eight

Ben Sclair | Airshows & Fly-Ins, General Aviation News, People | May 2, 2012

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame will celebrate and honor eight individuals at its annual enshrinement ceremony and dinner at the Air Zoo on May 19. The 2012 enshrinees are: Continue Reading »

Pilot protection services for AOPA members

Ben Sclair | Associations, General Aviation News, Products | May 2, 2012

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: year-round tips and advice from nationally-known medical and legal experts, the AOPA Legal Services Plan, and the most valuable elements of the former AOPA Medical Services Program.

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Spring edition of General Aviation Security available

Ben Sclair | Airshows & Fly-Ins, GA Security Blog, General Aviation News | May 1, 2012

The second edition of ‘General Aviation Security‘ from GA Security blogger David Hook is available for free, as a download, or for $5 as a print magazine. Among the stories included are: Security by the Numbers, Firearms in Checked Baggage, Right Words Make Right Regs, Gold Nuggets for Airshow Planning, and more.

Air Journeys founder donates Baron to Bahamas Habitat

Janice Wood | Aircraft, Associations, General Aviation News | May 1, 2012

Thierry Pouille, president of Air Journey in Jupiter, Fla., has donated a Beechcraft Baron E55 to Bahamas Habitat for use in its mission work.

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Six chosen for Able Flight scholarships

Janice Wood | General Aviation News | May 1, 2012

On May 19, six Able Flight scholarship winners will arrive at Purdue University in Indiana to begin five weeks of intensive flight and ground training, an experience that will change their lives forever. The six men come from all over the country, and though their disabilities and challenges may be varied, they share the common goal of wanting to become a pilot.

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Contest launched to name GMU’s new pilot shop

Janice Wood | Airports | May 1, 2012

A contest has launched to name the new pilot shop at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina.

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LOU FBO offers Kentucky Derby specials

Janice Wood | FBO | May 1, 2012

The world’s fastest thoroughbreds will Run for the Roses at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, but a few miles from Churchill Downs the race started early for Louisville Executive Aviation, as the FBO readied to handle four times its usual weekend traffic.

Celebrities, horse owners and racing fans in some 300 aircraft from Los Angeles to Dubai are expected to fly into Bowman Field (LOU) for the derby, known as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.”

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