The juxtaposition of the Piper AD story and the story that followed put a smile on my face.
Hydrogen-electric powered Bonanza in development
Stralis currently has two A36 Bonanza airframes. The pair of A36-HEs are affectionally named Bonnie and Clyde.
FAA memo returns airport flexibility in flight testing
“Needlessly limiting airports during flight testing is detrimental to safety and the flight testing process itself.”
What’s up with unpaved field certification?
If you land on an unpaved runway in an airplane without an approval for operating on that runway type, and something goes wrong, I’d expect your insurer to scrutinize that event closely.
FAA recommends AOA for all aircraft
AOA systems offer a more reliable indication of an impending stall than airspeed indicators alone.
Grounded Hogs Gala returns to Museum of Flight with Martin Mars pilots
“Men on Mars,” will feature Martin Mars pilots Peter Killin and Rick Matthews of Coulson Aviation as the evening’s keynote speakers.
Utah backcountry airstrips recognized by BLM
This is the first Travel Management Plan in which the Bureau of Land Management formally recognizes backcountry airstrips in Utah, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
Not the mission
Electric aircraft can’t match the range and speed of piston-powered planes like the Beech Baron for long flights, but they might excel in specific missions, such as short-haul routes with time for charging. While batteries lag behind 100LL in energy density, history shows early skepticism of disruptive technology — like automobiles — can evolve into widespread acceptance as use cases expand.
Just 50 instances
In 2023, pilots in 50 instances misunderstood “Line Up and Wait” instructions, highlighting a decades-old debate about the clarity of aviation phraseology and its impact on safety.