Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
Picture of the Day: LX7 near South Sister
Ohad Golani submitted this photo and note: “We went out bright and early on a clear day, in a Cessna 150 we use to provide free flight lessons, and snapped this photo of our new LX7 turboprop. We’re RDD Enterprises, a small experimental aircraft manufacturer based in Redmond, Oregon, a beautiful quiet small town and a major general aviation hub. Photo by Phillip Lipin.”
Creating an interstate in the sky
The initiative, the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility corridor, will aim to connect Charlotte and Atlanta via a dedicated air route for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, according to North Carolina officials.
SKYSCHOLAR takes off
“Choosing the perfect flight school is overwhelming and expensive,” said Luke Pylypciw, founder and president. “I created SKYSCHOLAR to provide students and families with clarity, strategy, and support because one informed decision can save thousands of dollars and years of frustration.”
King School updates drone pilot ground school
Commercial drone pilot applicants now have access to an updated King Schools course to prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate exam.
Magnets cause complete AHRS failure
Hoping the FAA can inform the public of failures caused by speakers and other common magnets near vital components and computers in modern aircraft. Outcome would have been completely different if the situation would have occurred in IMC conditions.
Picture of the Day: Night landing
Bill Bennett submitted this photo and note: “Landing on Runway 18 at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas. Dark skies on our approach in our TB-20 Trinidad.”
ASA to relocate to Kalamazoo
Greg Robbins, ASA’s owner since 2022 and a resident of Kalamazoo, says he views the relocation as a professional milestone and a personal commitment in the company’s future.
ATP Flight School expands in Michigan
Located at the Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Pontiac and the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), the new locations join ATP’s existing operations at Willow Run Airport (KYIP) to provide flight training in Michigan.