This year the grant program is focusing on schools that use AOPA’s high school aviation STEM curriculum.
Universal joint fails in flight
Probable cause: The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure.
Picture of the Day: A dusty High Sierra Fly-In
Gary Lanthrum submitted the following photos and note: “The High Sierra Fly-In had great, and not so great, conditions this year. This shot was taken during one of the dustier days. This is looking east towards Tule Peak.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
Parks Air College in the 1920s: Build it, fly it, teach it
Parks’ bag of tricks included having students build aircraft that were used in the college’s flight training program.
FAA develops plan to preserve aircraft owners privacy as ADS-B becomes mandatory
Worries about privacy have kept some aircraft owners from equipping with ADS-B.
Celebrating 90 years of the 99s
The Cradle of Aviation Museum also has created a self-guided tour highlighting the accomplishments of women in air and space.
Streamlined flight bag from Cool Travel Stuff
A flight bag for the essential items you need.
C-172 hits power lines during low recon flight
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Picture of the Day: Two Boeing airplanes
Two very different Boeing aircraft.