The FAA Part 141 approved flight training program is designed to teach pilots the basics of test pilot academics and how to design and conduct flight tests.
New textbook introduces aircraft structures, systems and more
The book introduces aircraft to students in any aviation-related track of study, whether they are future mechanics/technicians, pilots, or aviation managers, according to Avotek officials.
Pictures of the Day: Grandson’s first airplane ride
Mike York submitted this photo and note: “My 3-year-old grandson getting strapped in for his first ride in an airplane, a 1946 Champ 7AC. He hung onto the two tubes while we flew around the patch. When we landed, taxied, and shut down he asked ‘Grandpa, can we do it again?’ Future aviator!”
Tecnam P2012 repurposed to deliver vaccines
Equipped with a freezer, the Tecnam P2012 TRAVELCARE can transport up to 115,000 vaccines to areas with less than 1,850 feet of runway.
Electric engine developer wins technology award
The award tops an impressive 2020 for the company, including first flights of its electric Caravan.
Sensenich prop STC’d for Super Cub
This STC allows installation of the prop on PA-18 150 aircraft with Lycoming O-360 series engines, with future STCs planned for Lycoming O-320 powered Super Cubs and other popular training aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Old school vs new school
David Vegh submitted this photo and note: “With the DC-10 firefighting tanker temporarily basing out of my home airport, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA), we took the opportunity to take this photo. After several years I have finally finished my experimental Fisher Celebrity.”
In search of bad CFIs
The NTSB has asked the FAA to develop a system to automatically alert its inspectors of flight instructors whose student pass rates fall below 80%.
Used aircraft sales spiked at end of 2020
After a plunge in sales in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, used aircraft sales rebounded in the fourth quarter, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association.