“Fun was had by all,” reports officials with the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York (AACGNY) about the club’s annual fly-in in August.
FAA relaunches ADS-B Out rebate
The FAA has relaunched its $500 ADS-B Out rebate for general aviation aircraft owners.
EAA receives $1 million for young pilots’ flight training
A $1 million grant will fund $10,000 scholarships for flight training for young people.
Piper launches apprenticeship program
Piper Aircraft has launched an apprenticeship program to help meet its demand for new employees.
Avidyne’s ADS-B In solution certified
Avidyne’s ADS-B In solution, the SkyTrax 600 series, is now certified.
Vapor lock contributes to crash
Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the corrosion of the spark plugs and the spacing of the electrode gaps.
Picture of the Day: Soaring above Lake Tahoe
William Hunt submitted the following photo and note: “I took this photo while flying out from Soar Truckee in Truckee, California. We’d been struggling for a half hour or more to get above 12,000′. Once we got to 12,000, the problem then became how to keep under 14,000′. All the thermals above 12,000 were boomers. As […]
Drone Safety: Where to start
Drones, like manned aircraft, require planning and preparation to complete a flight successfully.
Video: NTSB warns pilots and mechanics about worn fuel selectors
In new safety alerts, the NTSB is warning pilots and mechanics of the fatal consequences form worn fuel selectors.