On 1 February 2009 , the International Cospas-Sarsat [1] Organization ( U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). Pilots flying aircraft equipped with 121.5 MHz ELTs after that date will have to depend on pilots of over flying aircraft and or ground stations monitoring 121.5 to…

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is holding its 2nd annual Aviation Career Expo, which is being coordinated by the community education group, PACE on Saturday, September 19, 2009.├é┬á During this event, they will be inviting Chicagoland and suburban area students to learn about the many possible and exciting education and career opportunities that the aviation field…

In keeping with the PAPA at Chicago Executive’s charter of promoting camaraderie and education, each Saturday at 4:30 – 5:30 pm, I will be offering a free ground school session until further notice.├é┬á This is open to all pilots and aviation enthusiasts.├é┬á

The airport is currently closed and will reopen on April 5, 2009.