“Leather jackets have been popular with professional pilots for decades, and for good reason. They are rugged, comfortable, and never go out of style.”
Flight Service to discontinue TWEB and TIBS in Alaska
The moves are part of the FAA’s modernization of air traffic services.
First flight after overhaul ends in crash
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the cap fitting came off the inlet tee fitting on the throttle body/fuel metering unit.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise at the splash-in
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Ask Paul: Are these temps OK?
The rule of thumb is when leaning, lean to the leanest cylinder.
More than 108,000 ASRS reports will be filed in 2019
The reports are voluntarily submitted by pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance technicians, and others.
Dog rescue flies in to KGMU
A Tennessee pilot is flying dogs from rural areas in Tennessee to Greenville, S.C., to a no-kill shelter.
Air Force Museum to add evening hours in 2020
During these evening hours, visitors will also get the chance to learn more about different aircraft in the collection.
Snow landing goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.