The workshop, set for Feb. 28 and March 1, will be followed by a regional fly-in for Zenith aircraft owners and pilots.
Free IA Training Course Launches
While targeted primarily to A&P/IAs, the training is open to anyone interested in general aviation maintenance practices.
Fuel Starvation Followed By Forced Landing in a Field
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and subsequent off-airport forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Jay Carpenter submitted this photo and note: “My Van’s RV-7 “Odette” sitting on the tarmac at the Dimmitt Municipal Airport (T55) in Texas. A squall line of thunderstorms approach. Odette says, “Get me into that hangar!” I got her into safety just in time.”
Flight Training Award Winners Named
The awards are based on feedback received from thousands of student pilots, newly certificated pilots, and pilots completing flight reviews or pursuing advanced certificates or ratings.
New Leader for National Association of Flight Instructors Named
Brian Wynne takes over as NAFI executive director after nine years as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
Absolute AoA System Introduced
Unlike traditional single-sensor differential pressure systems that are limited to near-stall warnings, the Absolute AoA system provides AoA information for climbing, cruising, and landing. It is unaffected by density altitude, weight, or loading, according to company officials.
Training Flight Ends In Gear-Up Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.
Picture of the Day: Twin Beavers on the ramp at KGPZ
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “These identical USFS Beavers make the trek every spring and fall from Ely, Minnesota, to Grand Rapids for their semi-annual float changeovers at Airways Aviation. They switch to hydraulic wheel skis for the winter flying season.”