Zara Rutherford has reached the half-way point in her attempt to fly around the world. Weather and mechanical issues have delayed the flight, but she has made it halfway with her Sept. 29 arrival in Alaska.
Are Service Bulletins mandatory?
Is it mandatory for you to comply with every Service Bulletin issued for your airplane? Watch this 57 second video to find out.
Real-time night authorization now available for drone pilots
The announcement means there is a “permanent solution for Part 107 drone pilots to operate in controlled airspace at night,” according to FAA officials.
Vintage T-shirt collection for pilots debuts
The four T-shirts in the collection range from “In Thrust We Trust” to “Keep the Blue Side Up.”
Picture of the Day: Sunset over the Hudson
Ahmed Elsaadany submitted this photo and note: “Sunset over the Hudson River.”
CAP wraps up Hurricane Ida aerial missions
CAP crews made 148 flights, gathered almost 122,000 photos, and covered 1,012 miles to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, which struck the state Aug. 29.
EAA Halls of Fame to induct Class of 2020 and 2021
12 aviation luminaries will be inducted into the EAA Halls of Fame in November 2021, including General Aviation News columnist Dan Johnson.
Piper M600 sim gets FAA nod
The M600/SLS simulator has an actual M600 fuselage, pilot seating, sub panels, switching and flight controls, and a multi-channel projection system with wrap around visuals. It also features M600 type specific Garmin G3000 avionics with Piper’s HALO safety system, inflight stability protection, level mode, and auto throttle system.
Picture of the Day: Over Wisconsin on a fall afternoon
Jim Stevenson submitted this photo and note: “Ross Wilke in his Aviat Husky over Southern Wisconsin in October 2020.”