José M. Ramos, a nationally known aviation photographer, will join the Sun ’n Fun Marketing Communication team as Sun ’n Fun’s Photographer in Residence. In making the announcement, Sun ’n Fun President John R. “Lites” Leenhouts, himself an accomplished photographer during his Naval career, said “he was delighted that José has accepted the offer to join Sun ’n […]
Aerodrome used for making ‘Wings’ documentary
Producer/Director Tim King of Raleigh Studios, Manhattan Beach, Calif., recently arrived at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York to film a documentary about the making of the 1927 film “Wings.” This was a silent film about World War I fighter pilots staring Clara Bow, Charles (Buddy) Rogers and Richard Arlen. Gary Cooper also appeared in […]
Traveling World War I exhibit lands at Museum of Flight
On Oct. 15 and 16 The Museum of Flight becomes the only Seattle location for a traveling exhibit about World War I. Mounted in an 18-wheel big-rig trailer, the gallery is traveling around the country in what is called the “Honoring Our History” tour. The display was developed by the National World War I Museum […]
Remos moves administrative offices
Remos Aircraft has established new administrative offices at the St. Augustin-Hangelar Airport (EDKB) in St. Augustin, Germany. The new location will accommodate sales, service, marketing, finance, IT, purchasing and development. Manufacturing activity will remain in Pasewalk. Theo Paeffgen, Managing Director of REMOS said: “We are looking forward to the benefits associated with this move. It […]
FAA gives nod to Taylorcraft spars
Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, has received FAA approvals for the Taylorcraft Front and Rear Spars, which are direct replacements for Front Spar OEM P/N B-A87 and Rear Spar OEM P/N B-A88. Spars are complete with phenolic bushings (installed) and two coats of Spar Varnish. Available in Sitka Spruce for $750 […]
LaSill Aviation becomes Phillips 66 dealer
LaSill Aviation, an FBO at Lawton Ft. Sill Regional Airport (LAW) in Oklahoma, has joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network. LaSill Aviation handles commercial airlines, private planes and an array of military aircraft. For the Army’s nearby Fort Sill, the FBO refuels everything, including huge Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs dispensing heavy metal hardware, wide-body jets […]
Sheltair names new COO
Sheltair, a national network of FBOs and airport properties, has appointed Christian Rollins as Chief Operating Officer. Rollins, who is based in Sheltair’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., serves on the executive committee and is responsible for the daily operations, development of strategic growth plans and financial direction of the company. Rollins brings global experience […]
Key Congressional leaders oppose user fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, a total of 134 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed letters to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction — the new Super Committee — and to House and Senate leadership expressing strong opposition to the Obama administration’s proposal to impose a $100-per-flight fee as part of its deficit […]
County music star passes check ride in B-29
Country music singer and pilot Aaron Tippin recently completed his check ride in “FIFI,” the only flying B-29 in the world. “Getting checked out in the B-29 on this beautiful September day is a lifelong dream and the coolest thing ever,” Tippin said. Now Tippin can say that he is the only country star who […]