In October, Master Instructors designated its inaugural class of Ten-Time Masters. The historic achievement marks 20 years of participation in the Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP). Three instructors comprise the first group to reach the milestone: Pat Knight of Flower Mound, Texas; Ed Fink of Fort Myers, Florida; and Dave McVinnie of Albuquerque, N.M. Knight […]
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Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame names 2015 inductees
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Four aviators — James Igou, Greg Gorak, Darrel Gibson, and Charles Vehlow — will be inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) at an October 24 ceremony in Oshkosh. Darrel Gibson Darrel took his first flight lessons in 1951 and became an employee of Badger Aviation in Eau Claire, in 1958. He founded […]
Rob Holland wins fifth aerobatic championship
Rob Holland of Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows won his fifth U.S. National Championship gold medal less than one month after winning the World Freestyle Aerobatic Championship in France. In August, Holland finished in first place for the third time representing team U.S.A. at the 28th World Aerobatic Championships. Held at the Châteauroux-Deols Airport, the 10-day […]
Biologists use drones in wildlife study
In a part of Manitoba, Canada, so remote you have to fly in by helicopter, a research team led by the University of North Dakota and the American Museum of Natural History spent the summer of 2015 in the polar bear capital of the world deploying the latest tool – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) — in a […]
AOPA awards more than $118,000 in flight training scholarships
Twenty-four student pilots have been selected as winners of flight training scholarships awarded by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The scholarship program is designed to help student pilots of all ages earn a pilot certificate. The scholarships are funded by donations to the AOPA Foundation. The winners will receive grants ranging from $2,500 […]
Construction begins on new FBO at YYZ
Epic and UVair have been selected to provide fuel and FBO network branding to The Aerospace Centre, a new, FBO at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Canada. Construction is underway on the new facility, which is expected to open in stages beginning in 2016, with full-operation expected in early 2017. The Aerospace Centre will be […]
Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy goes to Burt Rutan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) reports that Burt Rutan has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Established in 1948 to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in […]
Vickers picks Continental engine to power Wave amphibian
Vickers Aircraft has selected Continental Motors‘ Titan IO-340CC to power its Wave Amphibian. “This innovative new amphibian two-seat ASTM LSA needed a real aviation engine that offered more than the traditional 4-cylinder motors available on the market,” said Johnny Doo, executive vice president marketing and sales for Continental Motors. “The Titan engine offers a unique combination of power, low weight and […]
Plane Dynamic acquires Cherokee STCs
WAKE FOREST, N.C. – Plane Dynamix has acquired Art Mattson’s line of FAA approved airframe and engine STCs for Piper PA-28 series aircraft. “Art was synonymous with improving Cherokee performance and safety and we are thrilled to be able to bring his creations back to the Piper community,” said Dan Benedix, pilot partner, Plane Dynamix. “Having […]