By CONNIE SUE WHITE, Flying magazine managing editor and SUN ’n FUN Today volunteer guest writer At Sun ’n Fun, there are signs everywhere indicating the dedication of what has grown to a force of some 3,000 volunteers who put on a six-day event hosting an estimated 160,000 guests — from the friendly faces of […]
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Brian Lindquist joins Dallas Airmotive
Brian Lindquist has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, as Regional Engine Manager for the Northwestern United States. Lindquist will be responsible for selling repair and overhaul services on Honeywell TFE731 engines and 36 series APU, and on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 engines. Lindquist spent the last two […]
Hauslein named to AOPA board of trustees
James N. Hauslein has been named to the board of trustees for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “We are delighted to have someone with Jim’s aviation experience and business acumen join AOPA’s board of trustees. I think he is a great addition to an already strong board, and his expertise will be a great […]
Curry joins AeroWorx
AeroWorx, a provider of aviation repair and overhaul services, has named Ken Curry vice president and general manager. His new role at AeroWorx is to assist in the day to day operation of Aeroworx, increase sales and business opportunities, drive and guide the AeroWorx team to meet 2012 expectations, help to grow the business, increase […]
FlightSafety promotes Annett
FlightSafety International has promoted Randy Annett to assistant manager of the company’s Cessna Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. He succeeds John Brasfield who has been promoted to Manager of FlightSafety’s Cessna Maintenance Training Center in Wichita. “Randy has made a significant contribution to FlightSafety’s training programs during the past 11 years. Our customers will appreciate […]
FlightSafety promotes Brasfield
FlightSafety International has promoted John Brasfield to manager of the company’s Cessna Aircraft Maintenance Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. “John’s experience with FlightSafety along with his management, technical and communications abilities, made him the ideal choice to manage our Cessna Maintenance Learning Center,” said Greg McGowan, Vice President Operations. He has held a number of […]
Worthington appointed Dallas Airmotive regional manager
Kevin Worthington has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company, as a Regional Engine Manager covering several Midwestern states. Worthington will be responsible for selling repair and overhaul services on Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. Worthington spent the past 14 years selling Pratt & Whitney Canada engine services for Duncan […]
Paradise on pontoons
By AMELIA T. REIHELD Wouldn’t it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted palm trees, and never again have to look at a snow shovel? Sounds like your […]
A will to succeed
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON Though all of us have heard stories about individuals overcoming physical impairments on the road to success, perhaps this tale is unique. Ben Schipps, from Venice, Florida, was born with only a third of a left arm and two hands that are catastrophically deformed. But he had a dream to become […]