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GE’s H80 Turboprop

Terry Humphrey has given many “on-wing” checkouts to pilots about to fly single-seat airplanes, and the General Electric H80 engine in the Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft makes his job especially easy.

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ERAU lands top spot in safety competition

For the second year in a row, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Ariz., flight team has won the top spot at the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference.

Impressive competition results >>

Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation announces scholarships

New scholarship opportunities from the Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation seek to draw more young people into aviation.

$5,000 and $10,000 scholarships >>

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Jack Wiegand stood admiring a panorama of islands in the Mediterranean Sea as he checked in from Greece via satellite phone on his flight to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo.

Around-the-world attempt >>

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Earth Day Fly In & Antique Aircraft Display | May 20 - La Verne, CA: Celebrate Earth Day at our Antique Aircraft Display. Fly ins/drive ins welcomed. 10-3pm. Free and ample parking. Biplane rides. Restaurant on site. Historical sign offs at 2pm. Invite family & friends.
WildBlue Aircraft Sales Ribbon Cutting/ World's Fastest Four Cylinder Comes to Kansas City | May 20 - Kansas City, ,USA: May 20, 4:30 to 7:00 WildBlue Aircraft Sales hosts the World's Fastest Four Cylinder Vehicle for a Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony at their Kansas City Downtown Location (KMKC) Join us to celebrate and hear about the efficiency of the Polen Special from owner pilot, Dick Keyt. Food and beverages provided by Heart of America Catering, WildBlue and Cramer Capital Managment. Signature Flight Support will be opening Hangar 1 to host the event. ( Web site )
VOR Navigation for all Pilots | May 21 - St. Louis/Maryland Heights, MO: Ongoing pilot discussion forum. Session begins at 6:30 at the main building at Creve Coeur Airport. Address 3127 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights, Mo. 63146 ( Web site )
Operating Lease Masterclass | May 21 - May 23 - Alexandria, VA: How to Structure, Finance & Administer an Operating Lease. ( Web site )
Bonanzas to Oshkosh Texas Advanced Formation Clinic | May 22 - May 26 - Denison, TX: The purpose of the Clinic is to give Bonanza Pilots truly interested in Formation Flying the tools to fly formation safely and become skilled formation pilots through practice. The Clinic is limited to those that can and will complete the full course. It is expected this cadre of skilled Bonanza Formation Pilots will hold Mini 2 Day Bonanza Formation Clinics throughout the world to share their Bonanza Formation skills with their fellow Bonanza Pilots. ( Web site )
Inaugural Meeting of the IMC Club Lehigh Valley Chapter | May 22 - Allentown, PA: Please join us for the Inaugural Meeting of the IMC Club - Lehigh Valley Chapter! We'll be introducing the IMC Club and will have special guest, Master CFI Radek Wyrzykowski, the founder and President of IMC Club joining us to discuss the IMC Club and it's mission to help pilots become more proficient and safe. The meeting will be held in the LCCC classroom on the second floor of Hangar 7, 600 Hayden Circle, Allentown, PA 18109. You can join the IMC Club at www.IMCClubs.org ( Web site )
B-17 Rides | May 22 - Port Clinton, OH: Join us to take the flight of your life, in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress dubbed the 'Yankee Lady'. Meet the flight crew, and get a close look at one of the greatest bombers ever produced! ( Web site )
B-17 'Field Mess' Welcome Dinner | May 22 - Mukilteo, WA: Join us as we welcome the EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast and crew to Historic Flight at Paine Field. A delicious dinner will be served in authentic WWII 'field mess' style, complete with period music. Veteran B-17 pilots will share their stories. $50 ( Web site )
Fly-In & Airshow No.6 | May 24 - May 25 - Ranger, TX: Memorial Day Weekend Fly-In & Airshow at one of Texas' oldest airfields. Showers available for campers. Airshow Friday evening (Field closed 7:00p-7:30p for evening airshow) Breakfast Saturday morning. BBQ served to pilots and passengers Saturday 11:30. (Field closed Sat. 1:00p-2:00p for airshow) Great 3415 ft. grass runway. Show your support for the volunteer-supported field by bringing your aircraft and spreading the word. RSVP always appreciated. ( Web site )
"World's Smallest" Air Show | May 25 - May 26 - Llano, CA: The 19th annual “World’s Smallest” Air Show will be held Saturday May 25 & Sunday May 26, 2013 from 8 AM until 2 PM. There will be ultralight, light sport, & general aviation flying & static displays, RC airplanes, a rocket demonstration, sky divers, & other events. Food & memorabilia will be available. There will be activities for kids. Admission & parking are free. Check our website www.brianranch.com for directions. For more information, email felice@brianranch.com or call (661) 261-3216 ( Web site )

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GE’s H80 Turboprop

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ERAU lands top spot in safety competition

Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation announces scholarships

Halfway around

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