Tim Fuller submitted this photo and note: “I snapped a back seat picture of formation flying in T-34s with the Lima Lima Flight Team during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 air show.”
Video: Could you survive a crash in the desert?
In the latest episode of the FAA’s Pilot Minute video series, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup outlines some important desert survival strategies and provides information on free post-crash training offered by the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute.
NTSB updates accident investigation database
The National Transportation Safety Board has updated CAROL (Case Analysis and Reporting Online), the database for NTSB investigations, as well as aviation investigation search functions on NTSB.gov.
Textron Aviation enhances Caravan avionics
Starting in 2024, the Caravan and Grand Caravan EX, will offer the Garmin G1000 NXi, according to company officials. Avionics that will become standard include the GDL 60 datalink, the GTX 345DR diversity transponder, and the GI 275 electronic standby.
Picture of the Day: His first AirVenture
Steve Bolan submitted this photo and note: “Griffon Bolan, 3, at his first EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.”
Researchers study near misses between airplanes and drones
Given that most close calls happen within 1.5 miles of a runway approach or departure zone, researchers recommend extending the runway exclusion zone for drones at the ends of high-risk runways from about 1 mile to 3.5 miles.
Diamond DA50 RG earns FAA certification
The first U.S. delivery, to Jordan Cram, occurred at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
Garmin’s PlaneSync now available for retrofit installations
PlaneSync automatically updates avionics databases, logs flight and engine data, and allows aircraft owners to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot app, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: AirVenture’s Northern Lights
Adam Miracle submitted this photo and note: “First time flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, so I figured I would be creative so I could easily find the plane in the North 40 camping area and also feel like I’m part of the night show.”