Dave: Thanks for the great article on Jeff Baum (Oct/Nov 2011). I learned several things about Jeff I did not know. I’ve known Jeff ever since he started in the…
Sonex Aircraft To Hold 50th Builder Workshop!
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sonex Aircraft, LLC will achieve a significant milestone in 2012, holding its 50th Sonex Builder Workshop on the weekend of January 28-29! This milestone comes in the…
2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide
BAHAMAS – This 34th edition of the 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide is now available. This 400-page spiral bound pilot’s guide is a great source of information on airports,…
Piper Aircraft Indefinitely Suspends Light Jet Development
VERO BEACH, FLA. (October 24, 2011) – Piper Aircraft Inc. has indefinitely suspended further development of the “Piper Altaire” business jet following a review to align the company’s business goals…
General Aviation Industry Prepares For An Unleaded Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the industry’s transition…
Mayor Supports Local Airport
BARABOO, WIS. – All too often, local politicians do not support their local airport, claiming that airplanes based there are only toys for rich people. But not so in Baraboo,…
Demo Flight Turns Into Lifelong Career For Dee Price Of Des Moines Flying Service
DES MOINES, IOWA – As a little girl, Dee Price, Vice President of Sales Administration at Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS) and Hondajet Midwest at Des Moines International Airport, always…
Eastern Michigan University To Meet Pilot Demand
LANSING, MICH. – When some aviation campuses are closing, others are realizing the need for expanding or creating new flight training programs. Such is the case at Eastern Michigan University…
Blackhawk Tech A&P Program Suspended!
JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician Program has been suspended for at least one year following the 2012 summer semester. Approximately 70 supporters…
The Future of Collegiate Aviation
by Dr. Patrick Mattson Professor Emeritus & Dr. Jeffrey Johnson Professor St. Cloud State University-Aviation The University Aviation Association (UAA) membership and program accreditation teams from the Aviation Accreditation Board…