SANFORD, Fla. — AFA Flying Services has opened its doors at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to provide general aviation maintenance and storage in a 7,000-square-foot hangar. The privately-owned management company offers an array of general aviation maintenance and storage, as well as ground support services to the greater Central Florida general aviation community. It specializes in Cessna, Cirrus and […]
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FAA releases beta version of B4UFLY app
The FAA has released the beta version of a new smartphone application called “B4UFLY” for testing by up to 1,000 users of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), also known as drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The B4UFLY app, aimed primarily at model aircraft enthusiasts, is designed to give users information about restrictions or requirements in […]
N.D. teacher wins Crossfield Educator of the Year award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) reports that Mike McHugh, the aviation instructor at the Bismarck Career Academy in Bismarck, North Dakota, has been selected as the 2015 A. Scott Crossfield Educator of the Year. McHugh will receive the honor, including a $5,000 cash award, during the NAHF 53rd Annual Enshrinement Dinner and Ceremony on Oct. […]
Aircraft Spruce West to hold Customer Appreciation Day
Aircraft Spruce West will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, Oct. 10, at its Corona, California, location. Representatives from a number of aviation products will be on hand to demonstrate their products, including Aviation Technology, Britta Products, Champion Aerospace, Concorde, Electronics International, Gill, Hartzell Engine Technologies, Herber, Lift Expo, Michelin, Tempest, and UPS. An assortment of products […]
Vinson named UAA executive director
AUBURN, Alabama — Dawn Vinson has been named the new executive director of the University Aviation Association (UAA). She takes up the responsibilities of Interim Executive Director Cassandra Bosco, who was appointed to the position after Executive Director Carolyn Williamson retired in November of 2014. Bosco led the association through the strategic planning and search […]
$2 million donation fuels KPUW expansion
PULLMAN, Wash. — Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is donating $1 million to help fund the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (KPUW) runway realignment expansion. SEL Founder Ed Schweitzer and his wife Beatriz will also donate $1 million to the project. The two contributions provide approximately one quarter of the local matching funds required by the FAA for the project. […]
Monroe Regional Airport to close main runway in September
Runway 04/22 at Louisiana’s Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), the primary runway and the only one equipped with an ILS approach, will be closed for construction on Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. and remain closed for approximately 30 days. Pilots should monitor NOTAMs for the return to service date and time. Runway 14/32 (4,999 feet) is equipped […]
Air Safety Institute releases new video on loss-of-control accidents
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at improving stall awareness and preventing loss-of-control accidents. “Margins of Safety: Angle of Attack Indicators” delivers a review of angle of attack (AOA), an introduction to the main types of AOA indicators available for general aviation pilots, and an […]
Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum opens
PASCO, Wash. — The Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum has opened its doors to the public for the first time. Located in the original, historic Naval Air Station Pasco Control Tower building, the museum has just started with renovations, guided tours and displays. Initially, the museum will only by open by appointment. Guided tours can be […]