On final, I still did not see any traffic, but it is likely the conflicting aircraft was directly below us. The aircraft executed a 360 turn towards the north away from our position before re-entering the final approach. In addition to not seeing the traffic, the traffic did not appear on ADS-B.
Picture of the day: Happy Holidays
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo with a note: “Keenan Zerkel of Alaska Aircraft Sales at Lake Hood Seaplane Base put together this Cessna sleigh complete with reindeer in harness with Santa at the controls ready at the end of Runway 32.”
NASA investigating first aircraft accident on another world
The investigation takes a close look the final flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which was the first aircraft to fly on another world.
EcoPulse concludes flight test campaign
EcoPulse performed its first hybrid-electric test flight Nov. 29, 2023, from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport in France. Since its maiden flight, EcoPulse accumulated 100 flight hours and performed some 50 test flights with the distributed hybrid propulsion system, the last of which took place in July 2024, according to company officials.
Second generation ICARUS focuses on weather decision making for pilots
The Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System (ICARUS) is a Smart View Limiting Device that allows CFIs to dial in simulated poor visibility for scenario-based weather training, company officials explain.
P-51 crashes into PA46 on taxiway
The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.
Picture of the Day: Find the secret word
Rich Wyeroski submitted this photo and note: “Aviation license plate with a secret word.”
Track Santa’s around-the-world flight
As Santa beings his around-the-world journey on Dec. 24, 2024, pilots can track his flight a few different ways.
New book delves into the history of U.S. military drone conversions
From the technical innovations to the operational use of these drones, Q-Birds shines a light on a compelling and secretive side of post-WWII U.S. military aviation.