The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Only the Skywagons
Jeff DeFreest sent in this photo with a note: “The three Skywagons at Murphy’s Pullout (8K9) are the only planes left on the ramp as the first snow came to Ketchikan, Alaska, in 2024.”
New FAA rule requires U.S. agent for pilots with foreign addresses
The previous process of serving documents internationally often led to significant delays, potentially compromising safety, as individuals might unknowingly continue operating under suspended or revoked certificates, officials noted.
$20 million approved to modernize airport-owned ATC towers
According to FAA officials, the $20 million has been awarded to upgrade existing towers or build new control towers at 20 airports across the country spanning 15 states.
Longtime pilot and businessman named AOPA chairman
Hauslein has been an AOPA member since 1987 and has held a private pilot certificate since 1996.
NORDO pilot chastised by helicopter pilot
After pushing my aircraft into a hangar, the helicopter pilot came over clearly angry that I had landed with no radio and that he didn’t know where I was.
Picture of the Day: RV-6 at sunset
Gary Baker submitted this photo and note: “A friend and I were about to leave Venango County Airport (KFKL) in Pennsylvanic, after an event at Vintage Wings and the sun peeked out of some clouds.”
The day the sky fell
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, airports along the storm’s path were flooded, airplanes were destroyed, and the clean-up process continues months after the storm.
First flight for electric trainer aircraft
INTEGRAL E, the electric version of AURA AERO’s two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics, and leisure, performed its first flight Dec. 3, 2024, at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France.