The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Aviation unit is looking for artwork for the cover of their 2011-2012 aeronautical chart. Individuals must submit their original artwork in any medium by the December 31st deadline. The size must be 5.5 inches by 12 inches and cannot be framed or have a border. The chart is distributed to […]
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Soaring at Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines Gliderport, on the cliffs of La Jolla, California, was first established as a soaring site in 1928 and has defined the history of motor-less flight. Today the Gliderport is home to hang gliding, paragliding, scale models, and sailplane flight. Torrey Pines Gliderport provides quality instruction, certification, tandem flights, equipment sales, glider repair services, […]
Virginia Aviation Board allocates funds to airports
The Virginia Aviation Board met on Nov. 18 in Richmond to review funding recommendations for Commonwealth Airport Fund projects. Funds allocated included $59,263 for air carrier/reliever airports and $265,170.88 for general aviation airports. Projects include $175,092 for sinkhole repairs at Virginia Highlands and $36,649 for a replacement runway at Hampton Roads Executive (Construction). Attachment:
DigiWx AWOS INSTALLED AT SKY MANOR, PITTSTOWN, NJ
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation system (AWOS) at the Sky Manor Airport (N40), Pittstown, NJ The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dewpoint and altimeter setting and visibility information on a graphical displaying the FBO […]
TKS Ice Protection System for KODIAK Certified
Quest Aircraft Company has received final approval from the FAA for the KODIAK’s Ice Protection System (IPS). The system has been installed on three KODIAKs so far, and is now fully operational. Kodiak’s TKS™ ice protection system is manufactured by CAV Aerospace Inc., and is widely recognized as the most effective ice protection available for […]
FAA Dedicates Recovery Act Funded Fire Station at LAX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today dedicated a new, state-of-the-art fire station at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) funded by nearly $11 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “This project is an example of how the Recovery Act has not only stimulated the economy but also funded a critical safety improvement at one […]
Runway Work Completed at Smith Field in Indiana
The rehabilitation of Runway 5-23 at Smith Field (SMD) has been completed and included recycling of the existing pavement to act as a stabilized base. According to the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, a new asphalt surface was applied over the entire runway. Ninety five percent of the project was funded through the Federal Aviation […]
BELFORT INSTALLS AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVATION SYSTEM AT TILLITT FIELD (1S3), FORSYTH, MONTANA
BALTIMORE, MD. – Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation system (AWOS) at the Tillitt Field (1S3), in Forsyth, Montana The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dewpoint and altimeter setting and visibility information on a graphical […]
Victor Bird Receives Hartranft Award
Victor Bird, Director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, on Saturday, received AOPA’s highest honor for government officials. Each year the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association presents the Joseph B. "Doc" Hartranft Jr. Award to a federal, state, local or foreign government official who has made significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation. This […]
Hawker Beechcraft Services Scheduling WAAS/LPV Upgrade on Pro Line 21-Equipped Premier IA Aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced it is taking orders and scheduling Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) upgrades on Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21-equipped Premier IA aircraft. This installation follows the introduction of the King Air C90GTi and 200/300 upgrades announced earlier this year. The HBS King Air Premier IA WAAS upgrade offers operational flexibility […]
