“A lack of awareness, with respect to angle of attack (AOA), has resulted in the loss of aircraft control and contributed to fatal GA accidents,” FAA officials note in the video’s introduction. “Increasing a pilot’s awareness of the aerodynamic effects of AOA and available technology will help general aviation pilots avoid an inadvertent loss of control.”
Pictures of the Day: More scenes from SUN ‘n FUN
Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos, taken during the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.
Flight testing reveals electric aircraft reduce noise pollution
“Intuitively, we knew electric powered aircraft should be quieter than traditional powered aircraft, but these results highlight just how significant the difference is which is pretty amazing,” said Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX.
New runway opens at 1K8
Founded in 2004 by volunteers, South Grand Lake Regional Airport in Ketchum, Oklahoma, has an expanded runway with a new visual guidance system and new runway lights.
Epic Flight Academy offers $65,000 in aviation scholarships
The flight school is offering two flight training scholarships and two aircraft mechanic training scholarships. Applications are due Oct. 1, 2021.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from SUN ‘n FUN opening day
Jason McLemore sent in these photos, taken on opening day of the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 13.
Engine failure at 950 feet
What goes through your mind when your engine betrays you? General Aviation News contributor Bill Walker takes us through his thoughts and actions when his engine went silent just 950 feet in the air.
Finding new ways to repel wildlife at airports
“As part of an effort to help guide recommendations on the use of a naturally occurring wildlife repellent at airports, WS is planning a series of trials at airports in several states,” reports research wildlife biologist Dr. Scott Werner.
Florida flight school offers carbon offsets for flight training
“Global warming is happening and eventually we all have to adapt. We decided to recommit to and go in the right direction today, not tomorrow.”