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  • Scott Crossfield: A Pilot’s Pilot – Airplanes

    Two weeks ago, we lost Scott Crossfield at the age of 84, a renowned test pilot and the first to fly at twice the speed of sound in 1960 when he flew the X-15 rocket plane. Tom Wolfe recognized ...

  • Nellis Air Force Base – Aviation Nation 2011

    Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base is Nevada's largest free public event. This year the event will celebrate 70 years of air power in Las Vegas, dating back to the gunnery school opened at ...

  • Georgetown/Scott County Aviation Festival

    With gates opening at 9:00am and the opening ceremony at 11:00am, the Georgetown/Scott County Aviation Festival features static displays, airplane rides...

  • Grand Canyon West Rim Air Adventure 2010

    To enjoy a unique day trip adventure, book a Grand Canyon West Rim Air Adventure excursion, which is bound to be very memorable. Visitors can be collected by shuttle bus from any hotel in Las ...

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What to See

  • SAFECON

    Hosted by Ohio State University at the Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) Date: May 7th-12th 2007

  • FAI European Advanced Aerobatic

    Held between July 20-28, 2007 at the Joensuu Airport in Joensuu, Finland The FAI European Advanced Aerobatic Competition is organized by the Aerobatic Club of Finland. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), or World Air Sports Federation, began in 1905. The FAI is a private, non-profit organization whose goal is to advance aeronautical and astronautical activities around the ...

  • Flight plans

    A flight plan is filed by a pilot with the Aviation Authority of that area before flight. The information included is points of departure and arrival, estimated timing, alternate airports for landing, type of flight, number of passengers as well as the pilot’s name. There are three routing types when creating flight plans. Airway routing is along airways which are predefined ...

  • North Texas Flying Club

    Located in Mc Kinney, Texas at the Collin County Regional Airport at McKinney (TKI) Their Website: http://www.ntxfc.com/ E-mail and telephone: Garry Ackerman at [email protected] or 972-867-8713. Doug Saye at [email protected] or 972-519-0302

  • Paramus

    The Paramus Flying Club is situated at two locations: One at The Essex County Caldwell (CDW) and the other at the Linden Airports in New Jersey (LDJ). The Club was formed 50-years ago and is a non-profit organization with four airplanes that include two Cessna 172 Skyhawks, one (high-performance) Skylane C182, and one complex, high-performance Cessna 182 RG.

  • Safety

    Aircraft safety is of concern to manufacturers, pilots and passengers. The International Civil Aviation Organization has created an international safety oversight audit programme. This aircraft safety programme means that regular, compulsory and systematic safety checks must be conducted by the ICAO on contracting states. Audits are conducted on personnel licenses, aircraft operation and ...

  • New Zealand Helicopter Competition

    Held at the Whitianga Airfield in Thames, New Zealand from April 7-8, 2007 The Whitianga Aeroclub is hosting the 2007 New Zealand Helicopter Championships, sponsored by North Shore Helicopter Training. Up to 25 helicopter teams will compete. The event’s rules and regulations will adhere to those sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), otherwise known as the ...

  • FAI World Aerobatic Competition

    The 24th FAI World Aerobatic Championship will be held June 24-July 4, 2007 in Granada, Spain at the Armilla Military Base. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (“FAI”), or World Air Sports Federation, began in 1905. The FAI is a private, non-profit organization whose goal is to advance aeronautical and astronautical activities around the world. They are recognized as the ...

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