OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sean Elliott, a member of the EAA staff since 1996, has been named the organization’s Vice President of Government and Industry Relations. He succeeds Earl Lawrence, who departed…
U.S. Air Force Announces New Museum Director
DAYTON, OHIO – The United States Air Force announced Dec. 2, 2010, the assignment of Senior Executive Service member and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John “Jack” L. Hudson as…
Illinois Names New Chief of Aviation Safety
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – Linda Schumm has joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Aeronautics as Bureau Chief of Aviation Safety. Schumm, who has been active in the aviation…
Longtime Illinois Aeronautics Employee Gary Stevens Retires
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – After 24 years, Gary D. Stevens has retired from the Illinois Division of Aeronautics as Flight Safety Coordinator, and chief airport and heliport inspector for northern Illinois….
Airport Association Honors Michigan Aeronautics Director
LANSING, MICH. – Rob Abent, director of the Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics and Freight Services, was recently honored with the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) “President’s Award” at their…
President of South Dakota Pilots Association Made Career Out of Flying & Mining
Grove Rathbun, president of the South Dakota Pilots Association, has turned 80, but remains a very active general aviation pilot after an interesting career in the Air National Guard. He…
Wichita Aero Club Spotlights New National Center For Aviation Training
WICHITA, KAN. – The Wichita Aero Club launched its third year by spotlighting Air Capital’s newest aviation resource, the National Center for Aviation Training at the club’s January 18, 2011…
New FAA Interpretation On Rotax Factory Training Generates Heated Controversy Over S-LSA Maintenance
by Carol Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services As expected, the adoption of the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Rule in 2004, and the FAA interpretation requiring, in some cases, “Manufacturer’s Factory Approved…
Dick Weeden: Still Making A Difference Sixty Years Later
by Ed Leineweber What does it take to make a difference? Big bucks helps, for sure, but as Brodhead Airport’s Dick Weeden has demonstrated throughout his more than 60 years…
Aviation Groups Meet With State Decision-Makers To Determine How Best To Fund Airports
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA) with the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) and the Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) co-hosted a Business Aviation Legislative Luncheon at the Kelly Inn,…
GAMA President To Be Keynote Speaker At Minnesota Trades/Maintenance Conferences
The President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Pete Bunce, will be the keynote speaker at the first joint conferences of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA)…
Imprimis Moves Piper’s Business Plan Forward
VERO BEACH, FLA. – This past year, Piper Aircraft Inc. significantly strengthened its position as a global airplane manufacturer. “During 2010, the first full year since Imprimis acquired Piper, the…
New Law Bans Used Oil Filters & Absorbents From Landfills
As of January 1, 2011, a new law went into effect banning the disposal of used automotive oil filters and oil absorbent materials in landfills. The ban covers everyone in…
Are You Fit To Fly?
by Jeffery Taylor, Aviation Consultant Typically, in this column and many other flight training publications, you will find articles on keeping your stick and rudder skills proficient. While maintaining proficient…
FAA Calls For Aircraft Re-Registration
The rules governing federal registration of U.S. aircraft have changed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), aircraft must now be re-registered every three years. The final ruling was published…