Cascade Warbirds, a Pacific Northwest organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot ground school with introductory flights. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field in Seattle, to provide scholarship recipients with tuition, books and supplies, and two introductory instructional […]
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Rozendaal appointed Red Tail Squadron leader
RED WING, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has again appointed P-51C Mustang pilot Doug Rozendaal squadron leader. A dedicated volunteer, Rozendaal has played a pivotal role in the formation and ongoing success of the squadron and its mission, according to CAF officials. He takes over […]
KDWH completes second phase of capital improvement program
HOUSTON — David Wayne Hooks Airport (KDWH), Northwest Houston’s general aviation airport, has completed phase two of its capital improvement program, which includes resurfacing the runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building. The 3,500-foot runway was resurfaced with asphalt and reconfigured to improve better access to the aircraft taxiway while creating a […]
GA reacts to medical reform
Following the FAA’s announcement of the final rule for third class medical reform, GA’s advocacy groups responded, with the president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association saying this is the best thing to happen to GA in decades. Teams of AOPA experts are now examining the regulations, which at first look appear to closely mirror the […]
Supreme Court declines to hear Flytenow case
On Jan. 9, 2017, the Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by Flytenow, a start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses. Flytenow expands on “sharing economy” services that companies like Uber and Airbnb have popularized: Websites or mobile applications allowing consumers to connect directly […]
Applications now being accepted for GAMA scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now taking applications for two aviation scholarships. Each comes with a $2,000 cash prize. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award is named for a founder and past president of GAMA. Given annually, the scholarship goes to a graduating high school senior who has been […]
B-model features added to Xenos Motorglider
Sonex Aircraft has introduced the Xenos B-Model aircraft kit. The Xenos-B combines all of the enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the motorglider performance and value of the Xenos, according to company officials. The Xenos-B is available to order now, with a complete airframe kit base price of $27,495. Kit shipments are estimated to begin in March 2017. “We’re […]
Applications now being accepted for taildragger scholarships
This year, LadiesLoveTaildraggers will offer five scholarships to help pilots increase their tailwheel skills. Three scholarships are for women pilots wanting to earn tailwheel endorsements, while the other two are for women tailwheel pilots for a Stick & Rudder Master Class and a STOL workshop. Details and links to each scholarship application form are available online. Deadline […]
Lynx FBO Network acquires two companies at KANE
Lynx FBO Network recently completed two acquisitions at Anoka County-Blaine Airport (KANE) serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. The company, part of The Sterling Group, simultaneously acquired Cirrus Flight Operations and Key Air Twin Cities. In August 2016, Sterling launched Lynx and is executing a plan to build an FBO network providing general aviation services. The […]