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Unmanned Aircraft Ethics Gets Reviewed
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — As a leader in “unmanned aircraft” development, the University of North Dakota (UND) is now looking at the the ethics of using unmanned aircraft. There’s all sorts of privacy issues at stake, including the use of … Continue reading
Christmas At EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – Get into the holiday spirit in an uplifting setting as EAA hosts “Christmas in the Air” from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. … Continue reading
AOPA Launches FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag
Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released the FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for the iPad, the latest addition to its family of digital flight planning products. The new app is a complete pre-and in-flight planning … Continue reading
Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol
January 30, 2013 St. Paul, Minnesota You Won’t Want To Miss This Special Event! On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, the Minnesota aviation community will meet at the State Capitol to visit with their State Senators and Representatives to tell them … Continue reading
Air Force One Pilot To Recount Experiences Flying GW Bush At Wichita Aero Club Luncheon
WICHITA, KAN. – Colonel Tillman will recount his experiences flying “Air Force One” at the Wichita Aero Club Luncheon on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel at Wichita Airport. Tillman’s experiences include flying President W. George in the … Continue reading
Airport Improvements On Door County Peninsula
DOOR COUNTY, WIS. – The spirit is strong on the Door County Peninsula in Wisconsin with a new commission chairman of Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport (3D2), support from the Village of Ephraim and the Town of Gibraltar, and an airport development project … Continue reading
EAA Inducts Three Midwest Aviators
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, November 15, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA … Continue reading
Hightower Resigns As EAA President/CEO… Pelton Elected Chairman of Board
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower, October 22, 2012. Hightower stated that he wanted to spend more time with his school-age children, and he and his … Continue reading
Blackhawk Tech Aviation Department Gets Another Look!
JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College Aircraft Maintenance Program was slated for closure this fall, but that decision will be reconsidered following a school board meeting to be held Thursday, November 15, 2012 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Beloit … Continue reading
Harrison Ford Star Power At Work At AOPA Summit, At Work In Congress
by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (October 12, 2012) – GA pilot/actor Harrison Ford isn’t just a poster boy for General Aviation… Rather, he understands the true plight of GA and has rolled up his sleeves and volunteered to help … Continue reading