Mark Flynn, a general aviation pilot and an attorney in private practice, has been named the new director of the Virginia Department of Aviation by Gov. Ralph Northam. Flynn replaces Randy Burdette who served 13 years as the agency’s director. Flynn was sworn in January 13th following the inauguration of Ralph Northam as Virginia’s 73rd […]
Author: Kim Stevens
GAMA Hails European Parliament Transport Committee’s Endorsement of New EASA Mandate
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today applauded the European Parliament Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) members’ vote in favour of concluding a new mandate for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The EU institutions have been working on an update to EASA’s existing Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 since 2015. Members of Parliament (MEPs) […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport Reports Record-Breaking December and Year-End Traffic
During December, 873,494 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 3.9 percent compared to December 2016. Year-end passenger traffic was up 2.8 percent compared to last year. “December 2017 was the best December in the 35-year history of the airport and our performance for the year exceeded all […]
More than 200 EAA VMC and IMC Clubs Nationwide Share Aviation Knowledge
The EAA IMC Club and EAA VMC Club aviation safety resources available through the Experimental Aircraft Association have reached a milestone, as more than 200 local mentor programs have now been created throughout the country. These programs are available as a valuable EAA benefit to members and local chapters. The EAA IMC Club, which promotes […]
Hartzell 2-Blade Aluminum Scimitar Prop Approved as Replacement for Cessna 177B
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propellers to replace the factory standard props for Cessna Cardinal 177B aircraft. Offered through Hartzell’s Top Prop performance conversion program, pricing is $10,800 for the new 76.5-inch diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner and STC documentation. Hartzell’s latest propeller offers increased 177B performance in a […]
Flying Musicians in Sebring for Sport Aviation Expo
Flying Musicians Association (FMA), a nonprofit organization for pilots who are musicians, will once again descend upon Sebring, Florida for the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo from January 24-27. A passionate group of aviators/musicians will be on hand to inspire, educate, entertain, and encourage others to grow through aviation and music. Attendees can hear free performances […]
Springfield Illinois Airport Authority Files Solid Financial Report, Receives Award For Excellence
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, the Springfield Airport Authority received an unmodified, or “clean opinion”, of its financial report from the CPA firm of Eck, Schafer & Punke. Jim Hogge from the CPA firm said, “Once again, the Airport Authority’s staff did a fantastic job preparing for us and the audit process […]
Wings Over the Rockies Announces Unique to the Nation Campus at Centennial Airport
After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, Wings Over the Rockies (Wings), an aerospace focused Colorado non-profit, is proud to announce its unique to the nation entertainment and education campus, Exploration of Flight. Designed to incorporate future-focused aviation and space centers, Exploration of Flight is a 15-acre campus located on the south side […]
4 STEM Programs Powered by Aviation
By Joey Colleran, Redbird Flight Aviation is STEM. It’s the ultimate way to get kids and teens engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (and so much more). These amazing programs provide students with the most advanced and interactive learning experiences available, and will never have to struggle to answer, “when will I ever need […]
AviationNation Thrives in the Heartland
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Recently, David Moll, Nebraska Division of Aeronautics PIREPS editor, featured a story on AviationNation Omaha (www.aviation.nation.omaha on Facebook) writing, “I think this is one of the most important aviation programs aimed at the youth today. Their motto ‘Mentors build students, students build the airplane’ is what aviation needs because hands-on […]
