Dario Costa of Italy wrote a new chapter in aviation history as he flew a plane through the narrow confines of two enclosed automobile tunnels just outside Istanbul, Turkey.
Archives for 2021
The future of flight training
Embry-Riddle students are developing augmented reality holograms that will eventually play a part in training the next generation of airline pilots.
Smart oxygen system unveiled
What makes the system smart is integration with the Aithre Connect app with in-app control of pulse state and dynamic pulse duration based on respiration rate, pressure altitude, and oxygen flow rate, company officials explain.
Near miss at 11,000 feet
The aircraft was so close and approaching so fast that I immediately disconnected the autopilot and put my airplane into a rapid descent to avoid.
Picture of the Day: Springtime in Alaska
David Baldwin submitted this photo and note: “With spring finally here in Alaska, I took my wife Belinda out for a crystal clear day flight down Turnagain Arm inlet near Girdwood/Alyeska Ski Resort to check out the last skiers of the season on the upper slopes. We also looked for bears coming out of hibernation.”
A Sentimental Journey
Among the notable aircraft flying in was an impeccably restored 1935 Taylor E-2 Cub owned by Mark Stewart of Erie, Pennsylvania.
Take a quiz to see if you sound like a pro when talking to ATC
The new quiz not only will test your knowledge of ATC terms and etiquette, but also provides helpful tips and no-nonsense advice from air traffic controllers.
Zenith Homecoming prepares for takeoff
The 30th annual Zenith Homecoming and Open Hangar Days and Fly-In is slated for Sept 17-18, 2021. Events include educational seminars and workshops, factory tours, and a chance to see Zenith aircraft in flight.
James Raisbeck flies west
Raisbeck’s 67-year career was built on using his knowledge of fluid dynamics to create products that reduced drag, enhanced performance, and increased safety margins for numerous business and commercial aircraft.