A new independent poll shows that nearly 67% of voters support keeping Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) open rather than turning the property into a park.
Hobbs Flyer Introduces USB-Powered LEMO to GA Adapter
The adapter is compatible with a wide range of headsets, including Bose A20, A30, ProFlight, and AHX models, as well as Lightspeed Zulu and Delta Zulu, and David Clark One-XP, Pro-X, and Jet-X headsets equipped with 6-pin LEMO connectors.
Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: Flying into Galveston
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “Flying my C150 into Galveston for the first time, I couldn’t resist circling the bay before landing. The pier, stretching out below, made for an unforgettable view.”
New Aviation Maintenance Lab Opens at 06C
The new lab, in two hangars at Schaumburg Regional Airport in Illinois, will be used for Harper College’s new Aviation Maintenance Training Program.
FAA Organizational Overhaul Begins
The overhaul, called the largest in the FAA’s history, includes the creation of a new safety oversight office, as well as an office to oversee the addition of drones and eVTOL in the National Airspace System.
Sporty’s Launches New Seaplane Rating Course
The new course is taught by Patty Wagstaff.
Pilot seriously injured after bounced landing
Probable Cause: The improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent noseover.
Picture of the Day: Dream Takes Flight
Tom Martin submitted this photo and note: “A good friend recently acquired a YMF-F5C from WACO Classic Aircraft. It’s a beauty! This is the culmination of many years of hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and the local aviation community couldn’t be happier. Dreams do come true.”