SEATTLE – Moviegoers watching the latest big screen thriller are treated to an extra dose of realism courtesy of SkyVector. “Eye in the Sky,” starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, and the late Alan Rickman, explores the moral, political, and tactical dilemmas surrounding a drone missile strike with potential civilian casualties. SkyVector‘s worldwide aeronautical charts were chosen […]
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Planning for Rhinebeck Aerodrome gala moves ahead
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Planning for the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum’s Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala is moving ahead, with organizers noting it will be the most elaborate event the Aerodrome has undertaken to kick off an airshow season. The gala will be centered around the Aerodrome’s recently completed reproduction of Charles Lindbergh’s famed Spirit of St. […]
StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada offer fixed rate overhauls for PT6A
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) are offering fixed rate pricing on PT6A small engines overhauls. The limited-time offer, valid through Dec. 31, 2016, applies to PT6A turboprop engine models -114, -21, -27, -28, -41, -42. In addition to the fixed rate offer, owners will not receive any extra charges for typical corrosion, sulphidation, expired […]
AIR offers scholarship
A $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the Get into the Air scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review, written exam, instrument proficiency check or a check ride. AIR is […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame names Spowart executive director
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has named Amy Spowart executive director.As executive director, Spowart will manage the daily operations of the Congressionally-chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit, which honors those who have excelled in American aerospace. Spowart, who has been a part of the NAHF since 1999, also will aid in the expansion of the […]
Bob Hoover statue to be unveiled April 2
The Aviation Foundation of America will unveil a life-size statue of beloved aviation legend R.A. “Bob” Hoover at a reception at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Saturday, April 2. “So many people love and admire Bob Hoover and the moment seems right for all of us to join together […]
RANS S-20LS Raven gets FAA approval as factory-built SLSA
HAYS, Kansas — The RANS S-20LS Raven has received FAA approval as a factory-built Special-Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA). The SLSA Raven is already in production, according to company officials, who note the order book is filling fast. Prices start at $119,000. The company offers customers a variety of options. Panels include traditional analog, Dynon, and Garmin components, while engine choices […]
Swift Museum raffle launches
The Swift Museum Foundation is preparing to host the 70th Anniversary of the Globe Swift in June of this year. As a part of the museum’s fundraising activities, it is holding a raffle with a grand prize of a $30,000 credit toward the purchase of a Continental or Lycoming Engine. The museum is also offering an option for a winner […]
Women in Aviation tops $10 million in scholarships
At the 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, held March 10-12 in Nashville, the association handed out 126 scholarships, topping the $10 million mark since the inception of the scholarship program in 1995. At this year’s show, scholarships were distributed to WAI members at every stage of life, from university students to mature members seeking […]