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October 15, 2009

Gone West: Richard Whitcomb

Langley Engineer Developed Supercritical Wing And The Winglet

NASA's Langley Research Center said Tuesday that former aviation engineer Richard Whitcomb passed away Tuesday at a nursing home in Newport News, Virginia. He was 89.

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Aero-TV: AAA of Colorado - Keeping Aviation Alive for the Next Generation

Member Describes Mentoring Next Generation’s Passion for Aviation

Founded in August of 1953 by Robert L. Taylor, the Antique Aircraft Association is the world’s oldest organization specifically devoted to antique and classic aircraft.  Yet as airfield accessibility continues to diminish and the general aviation community continues to grey, there is growing concern among antique aircraft enthusiasts:  how can we appeal to youth in order to grow and support the next generation of pilots?




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