“We all want to know, as pilots, what happened in an accident. Sadly, you want to learn from what they did. We need to at least not let them die in vain, to learn from what happened to them so that this will not happen to anybody else.”
Trapped in ice
The case study recreates the events that led to two ill-fated flights in April 2018 when a large swath of hazardous icing conditions and mountain obscuration in IMC proved to be no match for the pilots or their airplanes, which were not anti-icing or deicing equipped.
FAA launches new safety data tool
“The tool represents a giant step forward in providing consistency and standardization of regulatory interpretation by expediting research of aviation regulations and related documents. In the past, complex research projects could sometimes take days. DRS has consolidated all of this information so projects can be completed in minutes.”
Free admission to Oshkosh 2021 for kids 18 and under
“As we continue to plan for a full AirVenture fly-in in 2021, inspiring young people and giving them a first look at what’s possible in aviation is part of our mission, but it’s only achievable if they can get in the gate.”
Picture of the Day: Quiet afternoon on the Highveld
Conrad Stark submitted this photo and note: “This photo of my clean, recently acquired Flamingo/VL3 was taken at Springs Airfield (FASI) following a flight to the general flying area east of Johannesburg in South Africa.”
Getting the lead out of avgas will require a concerted effort among pilots, FAA, fuel providers, and more
It’s going to take a concerted effort from everyone — from the FAA to general aviation pilots — to reduce lead emissions from avgas-burning airplanes.
Washington IDs six airports with potential for expansion
Six airports were identified as having the potential for expansion, while work continues to locate a site for a new airport for the state.
Sporty’s Flight Gear gets a makeover
The six flight gear bags boast features suggested by pilots.
Picture of the Day: Camping at X06
Stephen Martin submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning while camping at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06) in Florida. Plane is a 1977 C-206U.”