SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. – The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds military jet team will headline next year’s SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo.
Group asks for GAO study of pilot supply
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Representatives from a group of aviation industry stakeholders recently proposed to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) that it launch a study to gain a better understanding of pilot supply and demand and its potential effects on the U.S. aviation industry and the U.S. economy.
CFI recruiting never stops at US Aviation
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
DENTON, Texas — Keeping one of the nation’s largest flight schools up and running requires a steady focus on recruiting CFIs and students. At any given time, there are about 75 CFIs working with 230-250 students in the two training facilities owned by US Flight Academy, a branch of the US Aviation. Training operations are conducted at the home field in Denton, as well as at Grayson County Airport in Sherman, Texas.
Air Zoo names Volunteer of the Year
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo recently honored volunteer Richard “Rick” Cahow with the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award. Cahow, 64, of Portage, began volunteering at the Air Zoo in 1979, helping in a variety of areas.
Allen McGregor honored with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Allen McGregor was recently honored with a Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award.
6A4 installs AWOS
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Belfort Instrument Co. recently installed an AWOS AV at the Johnson County Airport (6A4) in Mountain City, Tennessee.
Intake icing on takeoff brings down Cessna
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 2 Serious. Location: West Milford, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: A representative from the FBO stated that when the pilot arrived he requested a heater for his airplane, as the temperature was below freezing and the airplane was parked outside on the ramp.
GAFuels: Pure-Gas soars through 6,000, ethanol production drops
December 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Christmas shopping season provides us with clear evidence that consumers prefer choices, and businesses respond accordingly. Recent news shows that fuel sales are no different.
Blogger Beckett takes on new role
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Our friends at Airplanista put together a great blog post on our own Jamie Beckett, who has taken on a new role: VP of operations for SunState Aviation’s new flight school at GIF in Winter Haven, Florida. Check it out here — and fans of Jamie, don’t worry! He’s still going to be writing his Politics for Pilots blog for General Aviation News.
New Hampshire pilots fly relief supplies to hurricane victims
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Carol Lee Anderson
NEW HAMPSHIRE — The significance of local general aviation airports and the role they play during an emergency situation often go unnoticed by most, but victims of Hurricane Sandy quickly realized their importance after the Super Storm.
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