Upon receiving something outside my normal experience, I could have requested a change in pattern and reminded tower of student status, which may have changed tower’s approach to the line-up.
Picture of the Day: Cubbing
Jim Rice submitted this photo and note: “My brother, Rick, and I about to go flying in our 1946 Piper J-3 Cubs at Wolf River Airport (54MA) in Rossville, Tennessee. Rick’s Cub, in the distance, is the plane our dad taught both of us to fly in the 1970s. Dad restored both of these Cubs. Both have been in the family since the late 1960s. Our mom was also a pilot and dad taught her in a J-3.”
Florida Presidential TFRs return with new TSA requirements
Most other operations, such as banner towing, inspections, and flight training will not be authorized while a TFR is in effect.
Free Plotting Your Course brochure updated
Designed to mimic a true aeronautical chart, the brochure includes information on how to earn a pilot certificate, ASA officials noted, adding it is also designed to pique the interest of aspiring aviators in a fun way.
Pilot’s mismanagement of fuel system proves fatal
Probable Cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Frosty the Lineman
Dave Newill submitted this photo and note: “Frosty the Lineman was lending an extra hand when everyone else was busy at Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ) after 11 inches of snow fell in mid-January 2025.”
New program helps homeschooled teens become pilots
A Colorado mom, Richelle McKim, has started a program that gives homeschooled teenagers the ability to obtain their private and commercial pilot’s certificates by the time they graduate from high school.
Nominations now being taken for Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame
According to hall of fame officials, candidates “must have made an enduring and indelible contribution to aviation or space flight through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit.”
Inadequate preflight throws a wrench in training flight
After landing we inspected the inside of the engine cowl to find a wrench lodged. A more thorough preflight by my student may have found the wrench.