A controller discusses multiple topics including ATC training, the 2020 ADS-B mandate, emergencies, flight following and much more.
STC approved for Raisbeck composite five-blade prop
The new prop delivers more than 15% greater takeoff acceleration, more than 20% better climb rate, and a 30% noise reduction throughout the aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Formation flight
Chris Gardiner submitted the following photo and note: “Living the dream of flight with my wingman, Owen, in our KR2S aircraft.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our […]
Helicopter pilots sets Guinness World Record
“By achieving this record, I want to inspire others to follow their dreams, whatever those dreams may be.”
Free Guide to Flying Drones in Chicago released
The guide provides an overview of the key restrictions in Illinois and specifically Chicago outlined on the Chicago Office of the City Clerk website. And much more.
Applications now being accepted for Hayward Air Rally scholarships
Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2020.
Picture of the Day: In Utah’s backcountry
Allen Macbean submitted the following photo and note: “Late afternoon sun lights up the red rock canyons behind our 1952 Cessna 170B at a remote airstrip in the Utah backcountry in November 2019.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]
Uptick in homebuilt accidents in 2018
“What this increase tells us is that enhancing safety is not simply a target number to be reached, but a continual effort to build on the positive foundation we have already established.”
New app combines maintenance tracking, flight logging and more
The new app tracks FAA compliance with inspections, records squawks, logs aircraft flight times, and more.