In “Real Pilot Story: Trouble Over Paradise,” Cessna Caravan pilot Ken Allen experiences piercing pain to the right side of his head during an otherwise routine flight. A quick-thinking passenger pulls Ken from the cockpit, stopping the ensuing nosedive, and radios ATC for help.
Picture of the Day: Mt. Baker
Mark Young submitted this photo and note: “A PA28-161 flying past Mt Baker in Washington state.”
Finding the preflight “gotcha”
During his flight lessons, Rajeev Pandey’s CFI warned that one day he would “mess with something on the plane” and if he didn’t catch it, no flight lesson for that day. The day finally came when Rajeev discovered a “gotcha.”
Video: Upgrade your preflight
A new video from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) features the association’s resident A&P Carlo Cilliers, who shares some expert tips to help you improve your preflight inspection.
Charging station for electric aircraft added to four FBOs
Atlantic Aviation and BETA Technologies have already installed one charger at Elmira Regional Airport (KELM) in New York and have signed agreements for three additional locations, including Birmingham International Airport (KBHM) in Alabama, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) in Jackson, Mississippi, and Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Westfield/Springfield, Massachusetts.
AeroLEDs achieves STC approval for variety of lights
AeroLEDs has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for a diverse range of lighting components on hundreds of Part 23 aircraft, including position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights, and beacon lights.
Picture of the Day: Triple Tree departure
Bill Gideon submitted this photo and note: “My Cessna 170B departing the 2023 Triple Tree Fly-In (SC00).”
PK Floats flies into its 70th year
“Our company has produced over 1,500 sets of aircraft floats over the past 70 years,” said Patrick McGowan, president.
Beacon Air Group opens new FBO at KBIL
Beacon Air Group has opened its new private terminal and FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL).