Fundamental concepts include preparing for and conducting mountain and canyon flights, airport operations, situational awareness, aircraft performance, risk management, analysis of accident scenarios and emergency operations.
Cub and 172 collide on runway
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to land on an occupied runway and his failure to see and avoid the other airplane.
Picture of the day: Airshow star Julie Clark
Jose Ramos submitted this photo, taken at SUN ‘n FUN 2019, of Julie Clark after her airshow performance. 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 new Page 4 […]
Blimps and ADS-B: All ‘In’ a day’s work
“ADS-B is a check and balance on the pilot’s eyes being outside the cockpit and the possibility that air traffic controllers may be too busy to call out traffic.”
Video: The XP-82 in flight
Couldn’t be at SUN ‘n FUN to see the XP-82 fly? Fred Johnsen’s video is the next best thing.
New name unveiled for SUN ‘n FUN
A new name sets the course for SUN ‘n FUN’s future.
Iowa airport changes name to honor FBO owner
James “Jim” Connell started his FBO business in 1967 at Independence Municipal Airport and was appointed airport manager in 1980.
King Schools introduces new instructor
Barry Knuttila holds an ATP certificate with a Falcon 10 type rating and flight and ground instructor certificates with all available airplane ratings.
Encounter with downburst proves fatal for four
Probable cause: An encounter with a downburst during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller’s failure to solicit and disseminate pilot reports from