The new Ascend Flight Training Summit replaces the annual National Association of Flight Instructors annual summit, with an emphasis on educational sessions.
The Blackhawk Group Acquires Silver Sky Aviation
The acquisition establishes Wasilla as the sixth location in The Blackhawk Group’s Performance Center Network, company officials noted.
Loose Connection Leads To Crash
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to the loss of power to the electronic fuel injection and ignition system, which was the result of a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus.
Picture of the day: Sunset training flight
Wes Wojciechowicz submitted this photo with a note: “On a sunset training flight with my instructor, stopped for fuel at Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport (KGAS) in Gallipolis, Ohio. His plane with the sun in the background.”
FAA Expands UAS Test Site Network for First Time Since 2016
The expansion of the test locations is designed to accelerate the integration of drones into the National Airspace System, including how they will share that space with manned aircraft.
Making it Easier to Get Parts for Diamonds
With more than $1.5 million in parts, Premier Aircraft has been named a top distributor for Diamond Aircraft parts.
Pilot Loses Control While Taxiing on Snowy Runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Picture of the day: With a little help from my friends
Ken Snyder submitted these photos with a note: “First flight after installing a Curtiss Reed propeller on my 1930 Waco RNF. In the background is Stanton Airfield (KSYN) in Minnesota. It’s a rare day to have such beautiful weather in mid November in Minnesota.”
The Big Picture on Unleaded Avgas
The EAGLE initiative — Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions — has updated its “Big Picture” flow chart, adding interactive links and pop-up narratives.