“For those who are interested, opportunities exist for some right-seat flying time on nonrevenue flights between tour stops, though a pilot certificate is not required.”
Gyroplane damaged by pilot error
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff in gusting wind conditions with insufficient rotor rpm.
Picture of the Day: Driven to new heights
Cody Matthews submitted the following photo and note: “My son has conquered the task of driving stick shift and getting his drivers license, so now he’s working on his pilot’s license. He decided to combine his interest in this photo that he put together.” “As a parent, it’s always a roller coaster ride of emotions: […]
Cockpit clothing: Flight pants for GA pilots
Our resident air racer tests a pair of pants with enough pockets for any pilot.
Video: Keeping the neighbors happy
Building an aircraft can be noisy.
Plane raffle to benefit future pilots
Other prizes in the raffle include a flight training scholarship, headset, Stratus ADS-B receiver, and more.
iFly GPS upgrades include intelligent flight planning, graphical weather, X-Plane integration
Intelligent flight planning, based on patent pending technology, optimizes a route based on time or cost while considering airspace, winds, aircraft performance, fuel costs, and more.
Car hits Maule on taxiway
Probable cause: The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Near perfect spontaneous conditions
Gregory Novotny submitted the following photo and note: “Friend and professional pilot buddy Mike Sutton took this photo of my Van’s RV-14A at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, under near perfect spontaneous conditions.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]