South African artist Ralph Ziman took five years to transform a decommissioned Cold War era, Soviet-designed MiG-21 fighter jet into a stunning work of art, entirely covered in tens of millions of colorful glass beads, according to museum officials.
Texas university chosen for new FAA center
Texas A&M University has been chosen to establish the FAA’s new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, which will focus on drones, advanced air mobility, and other emerging sectors of the aviation industry.
The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School updated
The seventh edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” covers all the required knowledge tested on the private and commercial FAA knowledge exams and the oral portion of the practical exam (check ride).
First flight in new plane goes awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind.
Picture of the Day: Base to final
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “A late winter/early spring flight to San Juan Island. The wide angle of my video camera caught both the harbor and the airport as I turned from base to final at Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR) in Washington.”
FAA withdraws controversial medical denial policy
The changes, initially scheduled to go into effect in January 2025, would have replaced the longstanding practice of deferring incomplete medical applications to immediate denials of the medicals.
Airport takes over FBO at KIFP
Pilots flying into Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) in Bullhead City, Arizona, will see lower prices on fuel, as well as “pricing transparency,” airport officials noted.
Textron Aviation launches A&P training program for veterans
The Textron Aviation initiative will prepare active duty, transitioning service members and veterans for careers as A&Ps.
First flight after annual ends in crash
Probable Cause: Failure of the down limit and down indicator switch and the warning horn switch assemblies, which prevented the landing gear from extending and at the same time providing a false indication that the landing gear was extended.