Following an extensive search process, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s board of directors announced its selection of Mike Adamson as its president and chief executive officer to become effective March 25, 2019, during the 62nd annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Palm Springs, California. Adamson will succeed Paula Derks, who is retiring next spring […]
Author: Kim Stevens
British and U.S. Elected Officials Call for Bilateral GA Agreements
In a Sept. 26 joint letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), members of both Congress and Parliament argued that recognition of each other’s new medical standards would help benefit general aviation. Additionally, the letter urged the authorities to explore ways to […]
Wayne Starling Appointed IADA Executive Director
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named aviation industry veteran Wayne Starling as its Executive Director. He will report to the organization’s Board of Directors and Chairman Brian Proctor. Starling will provide strategic direction and support for the organization while Independent Association Director Devri Pitts will continue to manage day-to-day operations. Starling has specialized […]
Signed FAA Reauthorization Act Establishes New Conditions for Drone Use
The recently signed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 by President Trump establishes new conditions for recreational use of drones and immediately repeals the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. The agency is evaluating the impacts of this change in the law and how implementation will proceed. The FAA says the Reauthorization Act cannot be fully implemented […]
Kentucky 2018 Excellence in Aviation Award Bestowed on Robert G. Riggs
(Photo above – From left are, KAA President, Maj. Gen. Jerry Humble (US Marines – ret.), Robert Riggs, KAA Legislative Committee Chair, and KAA V.P. Jill D. Tiedt, AICP (ret.). The Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) presented its Excellence in Aviation Award to Mr. Robert G. Riggs at the 42nd Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference held in […]
Lynden Unveils First Washington State Airport Kiosk
Lynden Municipal Airport officials unveiled their airport kiosk on Friday, Sept. 28 – the first built using the Washington State Department of Transportation airport kiosk design chosen in March. Kiosks are designed to encourage airport visitors to explore the area and include information about local attractions, landmarks, restaurants, lodging and other points of interest. The […]
AOPA’S High School Aviation STEM Curriculum Featured in Spotlight on Education
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) High School Aviation science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum was featured on ABC 7’s (WJLA) Spotlight on Education. Magruder High School in Rockville, MD., is one of 81 schools across the country using the ninth-grade courses that are the first of a four-year program made up of […]
Big Science in Little Cubes – Ingenuity Taking Flight
How can real science and research be conducted in something that fits in the palm of your hand? Â It takes imagination, creativity, critical thinking and non-traditional problem solving skills to design an experiment that is connected to a real-world Earth or space-based problem and fit into a 4cm X 4cm X 4cm plastic cube. Â As […]
Bell Delivers Three Bell 429s to Mercy Flight Inc.
Bell Helicopter announced recently the delivery of three Bell 429s to Mercy Flight Inc. “The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed and aircraft readiness when minutes matter,” said Jay Ortiz, vice president, Commercial Business, Americas. “Bell is incredibly proud to provide aircraft to support the men and women of Mercy Flight who dedicate their lives to […]
Flying Musicians Seeks Student Musicians for Scholarship Programs
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has opened the floor for nominations to passionate student musicians for the 2019 FMA Solo program. FMA recognizes the correlation between hard work and skill required by both learning to fly and learning music. The path is unmistakable: practice, precision, working with others, multitasking, and ultimately performance. The 2019 FMA […]
