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Archives: August/September 2012
Newest Flight Instructor At Historic Stanton Airfield
STANTON, MINN. – Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc., owner and operator of Historic Stanton Airfield in Stanton, Minnesota, has appointed John Hall as its newest flight instructor. Hall is formerly a resident of the area, and is available for flight instruction … Continue reading
Mooney Owners Feel Relief From Leaky Fuel Tanks
WILLMAR, MINN. – Owners of Mooney aircraft can now have their leaky fuel tanks repaired with a unique process developed by former Willmar Air Service owner, Bruce Jaeger, and one of his technicians, Paul Beck. A “weep’’ is the smallest … Continue reading
Professional Wingwalker Takes Flight At Six Flags Great America
GURNEE, ILL. – “X Flight,” an extreme, revolutionary wing coaster, is now open at Six Flags Great America. While many compare X Flight to riding on the wings of an airplane, wingwalker Tony Kazian, with Dave Dacy Airshows, attests to … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Dave Dacy, Six Flags Great America, Tony Kazian, X Flight
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George Carpenter, Age 86, With A New Lease On Life… Might Finish That Fly Baby After All
by Ed Leineweber It’s been a long, productive and interesting life, filled with twists and turns along the way, like most. But for George S. Carpenter, Spring 2012 brought the possibility of new beginnings, and a chance to take care … Continue reading
More Reorganization At Sun ‘n Fun
LAKELAND, FLA. – SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, Inc., has consolidated all operations and staff – including the Florida Air Museum (FAM) – under the auspices of SUN ‘n FUN and its President and CEO, John “Lites” Leenhouts. While FAM will … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Florida Air Museum, John Burton, John Leenhouts, Sun n Fun
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UCM Grad Goes With Aero Charter
ST. LOUIS – Aero Charter, the charter, fixed base operator and aircraft support service company based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield, Mo. (KSUS), has hired Dustin Stephenson as a charter pilot. Stephenson earned his Bachelor of Science in … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Aero Charter, Dustin Stephenson, St. Louis Airport
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Welcome Home Harry!
by Stan Ross Sometimes the thing we want most is out of our reach for what seems like an eternity. For thousands of American families, veterans lost in distant battles remain where they fell. Lost. Alone. Often, forgotten by the … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, August/September 2012, Features, People
Tagged aircraft, Fallen Aviator, Harry Scribner, Stan Ross, WWII Navy
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The First Lady of Cessna, Velma Wallace, Dies
WICHITA, KAN. – Philanthropist Velma Wallace, 95, wife of the late Dwayne L. Wallace who guided Cessna Aircraft Company for more than 40 years, died July 8, 2012. Wallace represented the last of Wichita’s early aviation pioneer families. Wallace was … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, People, Sections
Tagged Cessna Aircraft Company, Clyde Cessna, Dwayne Wallace, Velma Lunt, Velma Wallace
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Harbor View Pub & Eatery Float-In / Fly-In Breakfast Buffet
PHILLIPS, WIS. – Duane and Bonny Grube, owners of Harbor View Pub & Eatery on Long Lake, across the road from Price County Airport in Phillips, Wisconsin, hosted a Float-In / Fly-In Breakfast Buffet, Saturday, July 7, 2012, and we … Continue reading
Pancakes & Root Beer Floats Attract 20,000 To Sheboygan Falls
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WIS. – The Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin held its “wheels and wings” annual fly-in breakfast and root beer float extravaganza, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Sheboygan County Memorial Airport. The event was very well attended with a … Continue reading