Minh Hieu Vo submitted this photo and note: “Pilot Nguyen Tuan Vo is doing a test flight before a festival at Tri Ton, An Giang, Vietnam. The test flight was preparing for a show at the end of April 2021 for Reunification Day in Vietnam. The event may gather up to 10,000 people. We will do paragliding, paramotor, trikes, and kites.”
When ‘just buy a new engine’ isn’t the right answer
I’m frustrated at this juncture simply because many are defaulting to the “just buy a new engine” solution while myself and others realize that doing so without determining exactly what the root cause of this issue is seems foolish and professionally and technically timid.
5 tips for making better landings
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for aircraft owners looking for an affordable, full-featured primary flight display while allowing removal of outdated mechanical attitude indicators,” said Aspen Avionics’ Scott Smith.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.