The latest edition of Practical Aviation & Aerospace Law reflects recent judicial decisions and changes in statutory, regulatory, and international treaty law.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent off-airport landing.
Picture of the Day: Early morning
Gwain Streed submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful sunrise caught on my flight to Beagle Sky Ranch (OR96) in Southern Oregon from Table Rock Airport (OG06) for ‘St. T’s’ — my 1962 Piper PA28-180 — annual.”
The practical applications of being a pilot
Pilots deal with emergencies differently than most non-pilots. We tend to take a more productive approach to non-emergencies as well.
Robust sales continue for general aviation aircraft
Piston sales continue to climb, while turboprop sales dropped.
KUZA plans 65th anniversary celebration
York County Airport (KUZA) in South Carolina is celebrating 65 years of flight with an open house Oct. 5, 2024.
Commemorate your flying milestones
The new challenge coin set includes a cherry-stained wooden display box, adorned with the FAA logo. Inside are two challenge coins, commemorating the First Solo and Private Pilot milestones.
Mechanical issue causes engine troubles in RV-9
While on final the engine trouble started again but this time it was much more severe.
Picture of the Day: First flight
Victor Harwood submitted this photo and note: “Ezra Harwood, 10, taking his first flight in a Piper Cherokee 180 from flight school Six 1 Fly at Portland Municipal Airport/ Douglas Hunter Field (1M5) in Tennessee. Ezra has been interested in aviation for several years now after attending The Great Tennessee Airshow. He plans to continue his aviation dreams by obtaining his private pilot certificate at age 17 and wishes to join the Air Force, continuing his family tradition of serving his country.”