'She Was Indeed EAA's First Lady'

ANN E-I-C Note: I've oft remarked that as one ages, we find ourselves confronting a world that becomes smaller with each passing of a treasured friend... and as such, the world regressed to a much smaller state by quite a bit with the passing of Audrey Poberezny. In remembering our dear friend Paul Poberezny, one can not have a complete memory of that great friend and soul without also including Audrey -- often close at hand... his incredibly supportive partner in the creation of EAA. Audrey has gone west... where we believe an amazing reunion is just starting... commencing first with her beloved Paul, and then with the many thousands of souls whose lives were enriched by her efforts and ki

The Spacecraft Is Targeting Delivery Of The SRC To Earth On Sep. 24, 2023

NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission has successfully stowed the spacecraft’s Sample Return Capsule (SRC) and its abundant sample of asteroid Bennu. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the mission team sent commands to the spacecraft, instructing it to close the capsule – marking the end of one of the most challenging phases of the mission. “This achievement by OSIRIS-REx on behalf of NASA and the world has lifted our vision to the higher things we can achieve together, as teams and nations,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Award Based On The Categories Of Safety, Aesthetics, And Airport Management

The Florida Department of Aviation has selected Arcadia Municipal Airport as its 2020 airport of the year... which was up against some stiff competition. Every year, the FDOT Aviation Office considers airports for the award of General Aviation Airport of the Year. Eligible airports for this award must be designated as a Public-Use General Aviation Airport by FDOT and must be geographically located within the State of Florida as part of the Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP). The award is based on the categories of Safety, Aesthetics, and Airport Management.

Klyde Makes Sure That You Know Some Things STILL Remain Sacred

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Provides Air Medical Services To Western NC, Eastern TN, NE Georgia, and Northern SC

Mission Health’s Mountain Area Medical Airlift (MAMA) recently took delivery of their new Airbus EC145e from Metro Aviation. MAMA operates 24 hours per day, providing air medical services to western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, northeast Georgia, and northern South Carolina. MAMA’s new aircraft replaces an aging EC135 and is the first EC145 variant in their fleet. With this new purchase, the program gains a dedicated, branded backup aircraft and a 32% increase in cabin space.

From 2017: Greek Company Looks For U.S. Market Share At Sebring…

A new entry in the U.S. non-certified avionics market is Talos Avionics, a Greek company that was on display in January at the Sebring Sport Aircraft Expo. Herman Eshuis, Owner of Wheels & Wings LLC, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the Talos system is based around an onboard device that interfaces with a free smartphone app which will give the pilot a basic magnetic compass, airspeed and attitude indicators, outside air temperature, AHRS and stand-alone GPS. Eshuis explained that the app is available for both

The Acquired Bombardier Operations Employ Approximately 3,300 People At Three Sites

Spirit AeroSystems has recently completed, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and Spirit AeroSystems Global Holdings Limited, its acquisition of select assets of Bombardier aerostructures and aftermarket services businesses in Belfast, Northern Ireland; Casablanca, Morocco; and Dallas, United States. "We are excited to finalize this strategic and transformational acquisition," said Spirit AeroSystems President and CEO Tom Gentile.

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'Rescue Miss Pick Up from Loch Ness!' is the rallying cry for a project on GoFundme that is trying to keep one of the few remaining PBY Catalinas flying...the bird had to make an emergency landing in, of all places, Loch Ness. Miss Pick Up is the name of one of the world's few airworthy Catalina flying boats and is currently operated by Plane Sailing based in Duxford, Cambridge. Miss Pick Up ran into engine problems while operating on Loch Ness on Saturday, October 17th. RNLI Loch Ness helped t

Tailwheel Rotated Freely To The Right But Would Not Rotate To The Left

On September 30, 2020, about 1940 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180H airplane, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Tok Junction Airport, Tok, Alaska. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, she was landing her tailwheel-equipped airplane on an asphalt surfaced runway. After a normal touchdown in the three-point attitude, the airplane drifted to the left and right of the runway centerline but was corrected each time with the light application of the appropriate rudder pedal.

Aero Linx: Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) The purpose of the Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) is to promote the acquisition, restoration and flying of vintage sailplanes by its members, and to assist the National Soaring Museum in the preservation of soaring history and the promotion of vintage sailplane activity. A Vintage Sailplane is any glider of a type first flown prior to 1958, or a more recently built glider with appearance, performance and construction characteristics similar to gliders built before 1958. Read more about vintage sailplanes. A Classic Sailplane is any glider of a type first flown prior to 1975, but not categorized as a Vintage Sailplane. Read more about classic sailpla

Fuel Remaining A phrase used by either pilots or controllers when relating to the fuel remaining on board until actual fuel exhaustion. When transmitting such information in response to either a controller question or pilot initiated cautionary advisory to air traffic control, pilots will state the APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF MINUTES the flight can continue with the fuel remaining. All reserve fuel SHOULD BE INCLUDED in the time stated, as should an allowance for established fuel gauge system error.

"The quiet power behind the leader in EAA's formation and development was certainly Audrey Poberezny. She supported Paul from the very earliest days of EAA, from being the sounding board for ideas and balancing the books, to answering the phone and typing out membership cards. Audrey did whatever needed to be done, but never sought the spotlight for herself. Her understanding of people was also a gift that helped EAA grow and thrive into its unique place in aviation, and her warmth will be remembered by all who knew her. She was indeed EAA's First Lady..." Source: Statement from Jack J. Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman of the Board, on the death of Audrey Poberezny, wife of the EAA's late founder Paul Poberezny. A