Gilles Roy submitted this photo and note: “My aircraft is a 2007 Cessna Turbo Skylane. I was flying over Salton Sea, south of Coachella Valley in Southern California, at an altitude 3,000 MSL. I question if you can find out this: Am I flying in the sunrise or sunset? I am the only soul aboard. This is a clip of a GoPro video, one of the best I did over many years. Mother Nature often offers us spectacular views, now decide if it’s morning or late in the day…sunrise or sunset.”
MedXpress upgraded
Upgrades have been made to the FAA’s MedXpress website to assist pilots in preparing for their next visit with an aviation medical examiner (AME).
FlightSimExpo prepares for takeoff
More than 3,000 attendees and 70 exhibitors are expected at FlightSimExpo 2025, slated for June 27-29 in Providence, Rhode Island. New this year: Patriot Aircraft will display its Super Patriot in the exhibit hall.
TAS Aviation expands to KAOH
TAS Aviation, which provides Twin Cessna maintenance and support, has opened its second location at Lima Allen County Regional Airport (KAOH) in Lima, Ohio.
Loss of control fatal for two
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
Picture of the Day: Spanish Peaks in Colorado
Patrick Brown submitted this photo and note: “Picture taken heading south from Colorado Springs on my way to Albuquerque on a nice clear day.”
Embry‑Riddle introduces air traffic management associate’s degree
The new Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management program — set to debut in August 2025 — has been approved to be part of the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
Sporty’s launches IFR Focus
“At its core, instrument flying is about proficiency — not just staying legal,” said Eric Radtke, editor of IFR Focus. “This new site is a place where instrument pilots can stay current, challenge themselves, and pick up practical techniques they can use right away.”
Carb ice contributes to crash
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.