The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation announced the recipients of two prominent awards, which will be presented at a celebration at the Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, on March 29, during the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Legendary inventor Forrest Bird has been selected to receive the 2012 Lindbergh Award and businessman-philanthropist […]
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85 Exxon FBOs rebrand as Phillips 66 Aviation
Eighty-five FBOs formerly with Exxon have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network of branded dealers. The expansion of the Phillips 66 Aviation network heralds the beginning of the company’s 85th year providing fuel, lubricants and support programs to the general aviation industry, according to officials. The 85 former Exxon FBOs add a significant West Coast […]
Engine failure blamed on contaminated fuel
This January 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: Czech Sportcruiser. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: La Quinta, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Prior to the flight the pilot conducted a preflight […]
Greenway named new Avemco president
The parent company of Avemco Insurance Co., HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., has named Jonathan J. Greenway president of Avemco, replacing retiring president Jim Lauerman. Prior to joining Avemco, Greenway served as captain and check airman with American Airlines and more recently as the director of safety for the AOPA Air Safety Institute. He is an […]
New Jersey State Aviation Conference slated
The 2012 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will be held Friday, May 4, at Newark Liberty International Airport’s historic Building One. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition-New Jersey, this year’s conference will focus on key legal and regulatory issues that affect pilots, airplane owners, and airport owners, organizers note.
Plane stumbles on touch and go
This January 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: Cessna 150. Injuries: None. Location: Taunton, Mass. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting a touch and go landing on a […]
A great little airplane, now becoming rarer
This story began as fall sunlight kissed the grass at The Flying Circus Aerodrome in Bealelton, Virginia, some 50 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The surprise was two Aeronca L-16s among the show’s Stearman and WACO “heavy-iron.” There were even post-show rides and mid-week dual available in one of the post-war period’s great little airplanes. […]
In the spotlight: NTSB holds hearing on air races and airshows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Airshows and air races are safe in the United States, but can be made even safer. That was the conclusion of the National Transportation Safety Board after a nearly day-long meeting Jan. 10, which was scheduled following the accident at the Reno Air Races last September that killed 11, including pilot Jimmy […]
Kestrel lands in Superior
Kestrel Aircraft Co. will build its manufacturing plant in Superior, Wis., according to a report in the Duluth News-Tribune. Headed by Cirrus Aircraft co-founder Alan Klapmeier, Kestrel is expected to eventually add 600 jobs to the local economy.