The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) has announced its Class of 2012 enshrinees: Cass Hough, a military and corporate pilot (1904-1990); Dr. Richard Upjohn Light, aviation explorer, surgeon and geographer (1902-1994); Karl W. Richter, military pilot (1942-1967); Lt. Gen. Donavon Smith, military pilot and administrator (1922-1974); Maj. Gen. William A. Henderson, military and corporate […]
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Lindbergh Foundation reveals 2012 awardees
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation announced the recipients of two prominent awards, which will be presented at a celebration at the Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, on March 29, during the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Legendary inventor Forrest Bird has been selected to receive the 2012 Lindbergh Award and businessman-philanthropist […]
New Jersey State Aviation Conference slated
The 2012 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will be held Friday, May 4, at Newark Liberty International Airport’s historic Building One. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition-New Jersey, this year’s conference will focus on key legal and regulatory issues that affect pilots, airplane owners, and airport owners, organizers note.
Avidyne names grand prize winner
Avidyne Corp. has named Stephen Gansky of Newtown, Pennsylvania, the grand prize winner of Avidyne’s “FlySafe Giveaway Extravaganza 2” promotion. Gansky, who owns a Piper PA28 Archer, will receive a new IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM, once certified. The IFD540 is valued at $16,995. “I can’t believe it! I never win anything, this is great,” said Gansky, when […]
Gleim offers student pilot certification
This year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., will be held this week, Jan. 19-22, and Gleim will be there to help prospective general aviation pilots start their certification journey. Interested individuals can take a two-hour Gleim course at the show to learn more about becoming a pilot and be issued an FAA Student […]
Speech recognition system wins FAA approval
VoiceFlight Systems has received an FAA Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the VFS101, allowing it to be installed on almost all types of general aviation aircraft under 6,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). With this approval the VFS101 can be installed into hundreds of aircraft models with Garmin systems without requiring […]
Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide now available on iPad
The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide is now available on the iPad. The Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide has been updated and published every year since 1979. The guide has airport information for the entire Bahamas & Caribbean region, as well as island and travel information. Sections include General Information and procedures, Islands of […]
Introducing the Polk Aviation Alliance
It’s never too early to start planning for Sun ‘n Fun’s annual fly-in. This 38th edition of a great general aviation event presents the folks at Sun ‘n Fun, the aviation community, and each individual aviation enthusiast with the opportunity to really make something of the new year. And we here in Polk County, Florida, […]
White House says $100-per-flight fee is needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aviation groups are gearing up for another fight against the $100-per-flight charge for use of air traffic services after the White House rejected a petition calling for dropping the proposal. Dana Hyde, associate director for General Government Programs, said in a letter rejecting the petition that “the Obama Administration believes it’s essential […]