The Garmin GFC 500 autopilot is now STC’d for some Beechcraft Bonanza and Debonair aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Unlimited emergency landing spots
Tom Kingston submitted the following photo and note: “Flying in the Midwest in the fall is one of the safest places to have an engine out. Unlimited emergency landing spots. Some may find it boring, but the color panorama is often beautiful.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Video: What happens when a drone hits an airplane wing?
What happens when a drone hits the wing of a Mooney?
New documentary chronicles discovery of missing B-24
A new documentary airing on PBS stations Nov. 7 chronicles the search for a missing B-24 and her crew.
Flying Musicians name scholarship recipients
The Flying Musicians Association has named two recipients for its FMA Solo Scholarship.
“The Black Scorpion Pilot,” the second book in the series will be released Dec. 1
Follows the first installment, “The Devil Dragon Project”.
Picture of the Day: Nothing better
Ray Johnson submitted the following photo and note: “Nothing better than attending a fall fly-in in my 1947 Aeronca Chief while chili is being cooked over an open fire. Friends, airplanes, grass strip, and chili!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All […]
Celebrating Aeroplanes, Trains and Automobiles
Airplanes, trains and automobiles were all celebrated at a family-friendly event at Spanish Fork Airport in Utah.
Pilots and medications
As part of its “Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents” initiative, the FAA routinely issues “best practices” for pilots. The latest is all about pilots and medication, both prescribed and over the counter. It begins: “Medicine, whether it’s prescribed or bought over-the-counter, is designed to solve a problem. However, used incorrectly, medicine may create […]