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Textron Aviation Welcomes Ron Draper as President and CEO

Posted on October 12, 2018 by deditor

To our valued customers, suppliers, and partners: It is my distinct honor today to be introduced as the new president and CEO of Textron Aviation. As a pilot and engineer, I’m proud to join with our 12,500 global employees who … Continue reading →

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Harrison Ford Crashes PT-22 Vintage Aircraft

Posted on March 6, 2015 by deditor

A small plane piloted by Harrison Ford has crash-landed at an L.A. golf course … but we’re told the actor has survived. TMZ has learned … Ford was piloting what appears to be a vintage 2-seater fighter plane Thursday … … Continue reading →

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Mother Cessna 172 and her Chicklets

Posted on February 19, 2015 by deditor

By Norm Goyer There is a good reason why the Cessna 172 Skyhawk is named year after year as one of the best aircraft ever designed. It is! I believe that a huge percentage of pilots around the world have … Continue reading →

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Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Posted on January 16, 2015 by deditor

  By:       Norm Goyer Truthfully, I do miss certain aspects of life in New England. When asked this question, I always answer that I miss our family camping excursions to Horton’s Camp Ground in North Truro. I miss our yearly … Continue reading →

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Aeronca’s Early Birds, Model LC and Scout, Model K

Posted on November 5, 2014 by deditor

By Norm Goyer When I was a about 11 or 12 years old I built dime and quarter models from Megow. Two of them were particular good rubber band powered flyers. The Aeronca Collegiate and Aeronca Model K Scout flew … Continue reading →

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