Aviation professionals will talk about security, maintenance, administration, air traffic control and piloting at the annual Aviation Career Conference on November 21, 2009 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Lewis University's Harold E. White Aviation Center in Romeoville, Illinois. Breakfast will also be served at 8 A.M.
Photo: Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 FlightSaftey International's Center at New York's LaGaurdia Aiport (LGA) will offer training for the Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200.. LaGuardia Airport also has FlightSafety's King Air 200 flight simulator.
Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Missouri has unveiled plans to develop a 27-unit, multi-phase hangar. The project will cost $8.5 million. It'll be located northeast corner of North Bell and Edison Avenues. The executive box hangars will range from 1,8000 square feet (46 by 40) to 3,780 square feet (63 by 60 feet). The hangars can hold single-engine piston aircraft to mid-size corporate jets. The price of the hangar lease will be $157,000.
The Heese Family called police telling that their 6-year old son, Falcon, was trapped in their balloon. Well the Heese family could go to jail for the hoax because they made the balloon. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office could charge Richard and Mayumi Heene Class 3 misdemeanor charge for their false reporting of a crime falls under that class of misdemeanor.
AvConnect has released an iPhone application, AvConnect Mobile--Pilot & Aircraft Management. The pilots will have the ability to update and track every logbook, flight and maintenance record anywhere.
FlightSaftey International, introduced an online International Procedures Recurrent course. The course uses variety of flight scenarios and regulatory requirements. The customers will benefit from it.
The course meets all FAA training objectives for MNPS, RVSM, RNP-4, RNP-10, B-RANV and P-RNAV Special Use Airspace.
The customers who take the program will have access to it for one year to update on their knowledge on current and future items.
Photo: Cessna 210 Centurion The Cessna Pilots Association (CPA) has released "Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines" to help Cessna 210 owners. The guidelines were created by CPA Executive Director: John Fran and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator after a crash. The cause is some cracks in the airplane. The "Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines" shows the aircraft owner and mechanic how to determine what to inspect on a Cessna 210 Centurion, how to perform the inspection and when to do the inspection.
To order a copy of "Cessna 210 Centurion Inspection Guidelines," you must Cessna Pilots Association member. It is available for $60.00, plus shipping or order 805-934-0493.
The Warriors and Warbirds Air Show is November 7 through the 8, 2009 at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport in North Carolina. It's from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Aerobatic Performers Pilatus P-3 P.149 Nakajima B5N North American B-25 Mitchell C45 Expediter Douglas C-47 Skytrain Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Douglas A-26 Invader North American P-51 Mustang Curtiss SB2C Helldriver Douglas SBD Dauntless North American Aviation T-28 Trojan North American T-6 Texan Mitsubishi A6M Zero North American A-T6 Advanced Trainer
The Wings Over Homestead is November 7-8, 2009 in Homestead, Florida from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Aerobatic Performers United States Air Force Thunderbirds- Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Air Combat Command F-15E Strike Eagle Demonstration Team United States Air Force Reserve Jet Car Sky Soldiers A Tribute To Patriots United States Screaming Eagles B-2 Spirit Bomber GEICO Skytypers- SNJ United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team Navy F-18 Demonstration Team Glider- Dan Buchanan Decathlon- John Black Pitts S2C- Fred Cabanas Otto the Helcopter Brute Force Air Show- Pitts YAK 52 TW- Harvey Meek lead, Paul Hornick left wing and David Monroe right wing
The Randolph Air Force Base Airshow in San Antonio, Texas is November 7-8, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M
Aerobatic Performers F-22 Raptor Demonstration A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration United States Air Force Academy Parachute Team United States Air Force Academy Glider Demonstration Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Disabled American Veterans Flight Team - B-25 Tora! Tora! Tora! Aeroshell Aerobatic Team- Bryan Regan lead, Mark Henley right wing, Steve Gustafson left wing & Gene McNeely slot- North American Advanced Trainer AT-6 "Texan" Mig 17- Randy Ball MX-2 Greg Poe Interstate Cadet- Kent Pietsch Clipped Wing T-Craft- Warren Pietsch Extra 300S- Tim Weber T-33- Chris Rounds Pitts Special S2-C- Ed Hamill Lonestar Flight Museum F4U Corsair, B-17 Bomber and F6F Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight- Wildcat and F/A-18 Hornet Collins Foundation F4D and TA-4 CAF A-26 Lady Liberty
The Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville, Florida is on November 6-8, 2009.
Aerobatic Performers Extra 330SC- Michael Goulian Czech Six Formation and Demonstration Team - L-39- Geoff Hickman & Scott Kelly Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter- Charles Aaron Black Daggers United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team Red Eagles Air Sports- Red Eagle II & Christian Eagle II- Dan McClung & Buck Roetman F-14- Dale Snodgrass Showcat Biplane- Gene Soucy & Teresa Stokes - Wingwalking act Eagle 580- Matt Chapman MX2- Rob Holland Oracle Challenger II biplane- Sean D. Tucker Air Force Heritage Flight H60 SAR Demonstration Navy Legacy Flight F-16 Falcon Demonstration United States Navy Blue Angles - F/A-18 Hornet
Admission FREE
Hours Friday, November 6, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Saturday, November 7, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Sunday, November 8, 2009: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Blackhawk Modifications has received FAA approval for another XP engine upgrade option for Cheyenne I operators. The new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allows for instillation of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 engines on the Cheyenne I. The new improvements include greater climb rates, lower time, distance and fuel to clime and faster cruise speed.
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 aiming at enhancing flight standards for airline pilots that may have repercussions affecting all of aviation. The bill also states that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has to set up a databank with information about every pilot. The Senate has to pass the bill before becoming a law.
Authorities in Colorado are chasing a home-made helium balloon because Mr. and Mrs. Heese called the them saying that their six year old son went inside the balloon. Authorities chased it for two hours and the balloon finally landed in a Colorado field. The six year old son was actually hiding in his parents attic. This appears to be a hoax by Mr. and Mrs. Heese
Photo: Cloud Nine Sightseers that visit Las Vegas, Nevada can visit its new attraction Cloud Nine Balloon, World's Largest Land Tethered Helium Balloon ride. It is 60-foot tall balloon and can hold 25-30 passengers for the 10-minute flight viewing attractions such as the Las Vegas Strip
Ticket Prices (Daytime) Adults: $22.50 Children 5-12: $17.50 Children 4 & Under: Free Adult Fast Pass (No Waiting): $35.00 Child Fast Pass 5-12: $30.00 Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children): $69.50 -Additional Children: $12.50 VIP Private Flight (Solo or Up to 25 Guests): $500.00
Ticket Prices (Nighttime) Adults: $27.50 Children 5-12: $22.50 Children 4 & Under: Free Adult Fast Pass (No Waiting): $40.00 Children Fast Pass 5-12: $35.00 Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children): $89.50 - Additional Children: $17.50 VIP Private Flight (Solo or Up to 25 Guests): $600.00
Hours Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. Friday - Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - Midnight *FAA rules do not permit Cloud Nine to fly in rain or winds in excess of 20 mph
Location: 3951 Las Vegas Boulevard South (directly across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino) Phone: (800)-585-8688 Website:http://www.cloud9vegas.com/index.htm
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) plan to coordinate NATA's 2010 FBO Leadership Conference, taking place January 25-26, 2010, with NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, on January 26-29, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. You will learn about the latest products and more.
Photo: X-Air LSA X-Air LSA has reached an agreement with Aero Credit Corporation to provide for purchase of a new X-Air Aircraft. With the card, X-Air LSA, which sells for $59,995, can be purchased for $12,000 down, followed by five years of monthly payments at $409 a month. At the end of the five years there is a balloon payment, which normally can be refinanced.
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) has teamed up to create "Women's Wing," at AOPA Summit this November 5-7, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. "Women's Wing" will highlight accomplishments and opportunities for women within the aviation community.
Rooms 11 and 12 of the Tampa Convention Center have set aside during AOPA Summit for Women's Wing.
Friday, November 6, 2009 - Women Leaders in Aviation Forum held in Room 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. featuring - Chabrian, Martha King, Jessica Cox, Debby Rihn Harvey, Arlynn Mcmahon, Melissa Rudinger, AOPA Vice President and AOPA Assistant President.
Chabrian will also be at the "One Voice" AOPA Summit session on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. featuring - Chabrian, Tom Poberezny, Paula Derks, Jim Coyne and Ed Bolen.
Women in Aviation will host a WAI Connect Breakfast at AOPA Summit on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. in Room 11 of the Tampa Convention Center.
AircraftLogs.com and Aviation Financial Consulting has debuted a new service for corporate flight departments called "Aircraft Compliance Solutions," which provides companies operating business jets with simplified reporting solutions for aircraft utilization.
iTowBots The iTowBots are a remote control aircraft tugs and are now available at Aircraft Spruce. The iTowBot loading sequence is as easy as driving the unit directly under the nosewheel of your aircraft. iTowbot is engineered so that when the aircraft loads, the weight of the loaded aircraft doesn't inhibit zero-turn capability. A foot-operated release allows the operator to unlock the swivel carriage and back out from beneath the nosewheel. The operator can drive the unit back into its spot into the hangar, with no tugging, pushing or rolling up extension cords required.
Features:
Measures 38" Wide x 46" Long x 12" High
Powerful Reversible 24 Volt DC Motors
Rugged Steel Construction
Powder-Coated Frame
Virtually Zero Maintenance
Easy Ergonomic Remote Control Handset
Max Towing Speed 1.7 Feet Per Second
Overvoltage Thermally Protected
Tows Aircraft up to 15,000+ Pounds Gross Weight
Trouble Free Cast Iron Rims with Non-Marking Moldon Wheels
Solid State Heavy Duty Fully Articulating Motor Control
Hybrid Zero Turn Capability about Stationary Nosewheel
Built in Interference Protection Featuring Spektrum's New 2.4 Ghz Technology
Equipped with Solid State Battery Charger/Maintainer
Also available with built-in 24V Auxiliary Power Plug (APU) & Power Cord
Prices Standard Unit: $7499.00 Standard Unit with APU: $8499.00 Dual Wheel Carriage: $7695.00 Dual Wheel with APU: 8695.00 Wheel Paint Unit: $7495.00 Wheel Paint with APU: $8495.00 Heavy Duty Single Wheel Carriage: $7999.00 Heavy Duty Single Wheel Carriage with APU: $8999.00 Heavy Dual Wheel Carriage: $8195.00 Heavy Duty Dual Wheel Carriage with APU: $9195.00 *You can order online at http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/towBots.php
The Commissioners Committee of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has award scholarships of $2,500 each to three aviation students: Brett Fay, Middle Tennessee States University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Gregory Myers, Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Robert Hanks, California State University in Los Angeles, California.
"The Commissioners Committee is proud to honor these students for their academic excellence and leadership," said David Jennings chair of ACI-NA's Commissioners Committee and chairman of the Charleston County Aviation Authority.
Brett Fay: Attends Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He majors in Aerospace Administration. He has a GPA of 3.9 in Aerospace Administration.
Gregory Myers: Attends Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is majoring in Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management with a minor in Aviation Operations. He has a pilot's license and almost done completing his instrument rating.
Robert Hanks: Attends California State University in Los Angeles, California. He is majoring in Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology. He has a GPA of 3.8. He has served as the Lander County, Nevada, county administrator and local County Airport Authority.
National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), reports that several Certified Flight Instructors have got new NAFI Master Flight Instructors while some rewed their Master status. It is recognized by FAA which earned through continuous professional activity and peer review.
Earned Masters: Jeffery Duncan, Phoenix; William Dryden, San Diego; and Micheal Walcker Vallejo, California.
Renewed Master Status: Wallace Moran, Summerville, South Carolina; Matthew McDaniel, Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Jason Blair, Allegan, Michigan; Charles Skelton, Branford, Connecticut; Raymond Brown, Avon Lake, Ohio; Carla Dedera, Bonners Ferry, Idaho; and Dale Wilson, Ellensburgh, Washington.
The Gloster Gladiator (or Gloster SS.37) was a British-built biplane fighter, used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy (as the Sea Gladiator variant) and was exported to a number of other air forces during the late 1930s. It was the RAF's last biplane fighter aircraft and was rendered ob...
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Photo: Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200
Photo: Cessna 210 Centurion 
Blackhawk Modifications has received FAA approval for another XP engine upgrade option for Cheyenne I operators. The new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allows for instillation of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 engines on the Cheyenne I. The new improvements include greater climb rates, lower time, distance and fuel to clime and faster cruise speed. 
Photo: Cloud Nine
Photo: X-Air LSA
Amelia Earnhart's goggles from her historic 1932 solo transatlantic flight on ProfilesInHistory.com were bidding on and sold for $141,600. 
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