IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Aviation Association (IAA) honored local flight instructor Bob Jones during the May 18-19 Trade Show Aviation Idaho. Jones is 86 years old, still instructing, and as sharp as I wish I were at less... Continue Reading →
Saying goodbye to a mentor
Posted on May 20th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
I was sitting in the terminal building in Orlando on my way home from SUN ’n FUN when my cell phone rang. “Meg, this is Peggy Boyd…” she began. Peggy is the wife of Dean Boyd, my friend and aviation mentor... Continue Reading →
From survivor to student pilot
Posted on May 17th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Jennifer Julian, 54, is a double lung transplant survivor. Scratch survivor. She’s a “thriver.” And today, she is a student pilot. Continue Reading →
Paying tribute to Mama Bird
Posted on May 15th, 2012 by Janice Wood
An honor guard of Civil Air Patrol cadets will salute aviation legend Evelyn Johnson Bryan, known by all as “Mama Bird,” when she is laid to rest Wednesday morning in Jefferson City, Tenn. Continue Reading →
Much ado about nothing
Posted on May 13th, 2012 by Janice Wood
LeRoy Brown should hate me, but he doesn’t. He should at least be mad at me, but he isn’t — and for that I’m eternally grateful. You see, I met LeRoy in the worst of circumstances for an editor. We... Continue Reading →
Klapmeier named ‘Industry Leader of the Year 2012′
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier was awarded German magazine Fliegermagazin’s prestigious “Industry Leader of the Year 2012” at AERO Friedrichshafen. The award recognizes leaders in general aviation whose work increases growth and interest in the industry and who exemplify innovation... Continue Reading →
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame to enshrine eight
Posted on May 2nd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
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 →
SunState provides plane for Air Race Classic
Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) aviation business, SunState Aviation, will provide an airplane for the 2012 Air Race Classic (ARC). Flying for TeamUp, pilot Leah Dunn and co-pilot Joan Evert will use SunState’s plane to compete in the 2,681-mile, cross-country race,... Continue Reading →
West Star Aviation names new GM
Posted on April 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
West Star Aviation recently appointed Rodger Renaud general manager at its East Alton, Ill., facility located at the St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN). Continue Reading →
Hodgman joins WSDOT Aviation Division
Posted on April 18th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Washington State Department of Transportation has appointed Robert Hodgman as capital improvement project planner for WSDOT’s Aviation Division. Continue Reading →
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