A new online tool is designed to help decision makers at the airports in Washington state make more strategic investment choices to support local communities and the state’s economy. The Aviation Economic Calculator allows decision makers to estimate how changes in activity at an airport, such as new flight activity, businesses or capital projects, may affect an airport’s economic vitality.
EAA to induct five into Hall of Fame
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, Nov. 15, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis.
Phillips 66 Aviation to give way 850,000 WingPoints at NBAA
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ORLANDO – Celebrating its 85th year, Phillips 66 Aviation will be giving away 850,000 WingPoints, plus daily prizes, during the 2012 NBAA conference at booth #4560.
Houston airports launch aviation club
October 25, 2012 by 3 Comments
HOUSTON — A new collaborative effort to broaden the number of young people who reach for the stars in careers in aviation and aerospace has taken off with the launch of the Houston Airport System Aviation Club.
University Aviation Association presents awards
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The University Aviation Association (UAA) recently presented five awards to educators from around the nation.
Stall on approach proves fatal
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This October 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Grumman American AA5A Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious. Location: Springfield, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial
What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land near the runway numbers instead of landing at the touchdown zone [Read more...]
A poetic checklist
October 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
When Kenneth Karnes, now 75, recently started flying again after a several-year hiatus, he bought a Cessna 210 and began studying the airplane and procedures. One day his son, David, picked him up from the airport and noticed he was reading something. It turned out the elder Karnes had written a poem to help him remember his checklist.
Rare bird to be featured at Copperstate
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the world’s only Aero Vodochody L-39 ZA Czechoslovakian fighter jets will take to the skies this week in Casa Grande, Ariz., at the 40th annual COPPERSTATE Fly-In & Aviation Expo.
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