Both books have been updated to meet modern practices for safe glider and balloon flight and training operations, according to ASA officials.
Return to airport fatal for Cessna 414 pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain proper airspeed during a turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a non-critical radio anomaly.
Picture of the Day: Meyers morning
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “It’s a misty preflight on this Meyers OTW biplane at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Airport Partner Program expands to Michigan
Since 2023, NASAO has offered its Airport Partner Program, designed to help airports “looking to enhance engagement with state government aviation agencies, stay apprised of the most current aviation issues, and access exclusive NASAO member resources.”
Banyan expands Pilatus maintenance
Banyan Air Service has added the PC-24 to its existing Pilatus Satellite Service Center, offering maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). It also has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 services to the newly established MRO facility at St. Augustine Airport (KSGJ) in North Florida.
Post-maintenance flight ends in bent plane
Being unable to steer the aircraft, the nose gear collided with the runway sign, which resulted in the nose gear retracting and the nose of the aircraft plowing into the grass.
Picture of the Day: 1940 Ryan flies again
Robert Devries submitted this photo and note: “This Ryan STM was a trainer in Java in 1940. Rescued from the jungle in the 1970, it is based at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP) in California.”
Clear Lake Splash-In to highlight aviation career opportunities for young people
The 2025 Clear Lake Splash-In will feature an extensive lineup of activities and seminars designed for both seasoned seaplane pilots and aspiring young aviators. These include a variety of seaplane flying skill contests that highlight the expertise of participating pilots and provide viewers with insights into the art of flying seaplanes.
UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant on drone education, research, and training
As part of the one-year agreement, Vigilant will provide training for UND Aerospace students and faculty, with full integration of FlightHorizon into the program’s operations and research.