SEATTLE — On Dec. 8, renowned portrait and aviation artist John Shaw will share his thoughts about his craft, World War II aviation and the stories that inspire his paintings. Joining Shaw is aviation historian Larry Chambers. This unique program will blend tales of the war’s heroism with recent stories about the peace time heroics […]
SUN ’n FUN hires Executive Director of Education
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — SUN ’n FUN has named Lori Bradner Executive Director of Education, charged with leading the transition of the Florida Air Museum “as it becomes a world class, aviation-based, interactive educational experience,” officials said. The new “Aerospace Science Center” will use aviation values and traditions to help students of […]
Aviation resources for K-12 teachers now online
The Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently expanded its online Resource Center. In addition to content tailored to flight, ground, avionics, and maintenance technology instructors, new material has been added specifically for K-12 teachers and educators involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Although most of the content in the Resource […]
OK3 AIR unveils multiple upgrades at 36U
SALT LAKE CITY – The FBO OK3 AIR recently unveiled multiple upgrades at the Heber City Municipal Airport (36U) to further accommodate general aviation needs. The airport’s latest upgrades include updates to the airport approach and weather forecasting systems, a state-of-the-art de-icing truck, and a 10,000-square-foot hangar. The night limitation to the GPS approach to […]
AeroLEDs upgrades AeroSun
AeroLEDs has introduced an upgraded version of its AeroSun for use in Experimental Aircraft and LSAs. It is designed for wing mounting in aluminum and composite aircraft for landing, taxi and recognition purposes. It has built-in wig-wag and pulsing modes in addition to its standard steady beam. Each AeroSun uses one-fourth the power of an […]
Couldn’t make it to NBAA? See every aircraft that was on display
For the first time ever, the Online News Bureau of NBAA’s Annual Meeting & Convention includes a photo gallery featuring every aircraft displayed at the show, which this year was held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 in Orlando, Fla. The 2012 static displays featured some of the world’s leading business aircraft. Light business airplanes […]
CubCrafters begins 2013 calendar giveaway
Are you a CubCrafters’ fan? A highlight of the end of the year for many is the annual CubCrafters calendar, which you can receive by signing up for the company’s email newsletter.
Bonhams to sell Gipsy Moth featured in ‘Out of Africa’
Auction house Bonhams will sell the airplane featured in the Hollywood blockbuster “Out of Africa.” The 1929 De Havilland DH 60GMW Gipsy Moth bi-plane was flown by character Denys Finch Hatton (played by Robert Redford) in the Oscar-winning 1985 film. It will go on sale at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris, […]
Pioneering aircraft designer featured speaker at EAA’s Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Aircraft design pioneer Frank Christensen, who advanced kit-built aircraft with his Eagle aerobatic airplane, will be the featured speaker at EAA’s annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet on Friday, Dec. 14, at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. The annual EAA gala commemorates the anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful powered flight […]