Landing is one of the most fun and rewarding parts of flying, since all of your skills come together in a few important seconds and you get to grade the outcome based on tangible factors like landing smoothness, touchdown accuracy, and overall landing distance. This video offers some practical and effective tips from Charlie Gasmire of the Airplane Academy.
Monster Splash Fly-In at America’s Seaplane City
The splash-in, set for Oct. 16, will include contests for pilots, including a pumpkin bomb drop. The city is also holding its Rocktoberfest the same day, which will feature live music, children’s activities, and more.
FAA approves removal of attitude indicator with installation of Aspen Avionics Pro MAX
“This is a game-changing development for aircraft owners looking for an affordable, full-featured primary flight display while allowing removal of outdated mechanical attitude indicators,” said Aspen Avionics’ Scott Smith.
Picture of the Day: Honda dream
Jack Maita submitted this photo and note: “From lawn mowers to jets…”
Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education launches
The new institute will support the growth of the aerospace industry in Oklahoma, reaching out to students from kindergarten to graduate school.
First DPE symposium slated
Flight School Association of North America officials hope to make this an annual symposium for Designated Pilot Examiners, who “form the backbone of the airman practical testing system in America.”
Avionics services expand at KFTW
Spirit Aeronautics has opened a new avionics repair station at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Texas.
Picture of the Day: Mount Saint Helens from an amphib
Matthew McCoy submitted this photo and note: “Mount Saint Helens crater under the wing of a Cessna 185 amphib.”
Video: Mustangs in the morning
Fred Johnsen just posted still more video from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, including “Mustangs in the morning, a special formation flying by a Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, the famous Tora! Tora! Tora! Pearl Harbor attack demonstration” and much more.