SALINA, KAN. – Kansas State University’s polytechnic campus has set a new precedent in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry, becoming the first entity in the United States to receive…
Category: February/March 2016
Springfield Company Donates $850,000 To Lincoln Land Aircraft Maintenance Program
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) has made a large financial contribution to assist Lincoln Land Community College expand its aviation maintenance program facilities at Abraham Lincoln…
Emery Air Launches Apprenticeship Program
ROCKFORD, ILL. – Emery Air, Inc., and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, have signed an agreement establishing a registered apprenticeship program at Emery’s facility located at Chicago-Rockford…
Model Building… Why It Is So Important
by Tom Biller Model aircraft building used to be a very common activity when I was young in the late ’70s early ’80s. My school actually had a model-building club…
Airforms Awarded Baffle Kit PMAs For Cessna 172RG, 177B, 177RG & Mooney M20B/C/D/J Aircraft
BIG LAKE, ALASKA – Amidst a torrent of recent new PMA announcements, Airforms Inc. has added engine baffles for the Cessna 172RG to its growing list of available replacement parts….
SwitchBox – A Remote Control Device For Your Aircraft Preheater & More
by Dave Weiman When “Foreflight” came out a few years ago, I was impressed with founders Tyson Weihs and Jason Miller – first for inventing the best pilot aid in…
EAA & Academy of Model Aeronautics Sign Memo of Understanding To Promote Flying
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities…
Astronaut/Air Racer “Hoot” Gibson To Speak At Minnesota Airport Conference
Hoot Gibson – naval aviator, astronaut, aviation accident investigator, and air race pilot – will speak at the Minnesota Council of Airports Conference on April 20, 2016 at Maddens Resort…
Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It’s An Aircraft!
by Tara Kalar Associate Legal Counsel MnDOT Office of Chief Counsel With an anticipated million unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sold over the holiday season, aviation is experiencing an unprecedented boost…
Going Green Is A Win-Win!
It is now commonplace for businesses and industries to seek out new and different technologies that provide or produce greater efficiencies and lower costs. This saves the company money, while…