There are moments of great beauty and wonder in the air. There are also moments of concern, with maybe a pinch of fear, lurking over the horizon.
FAA says Santa Monica can use airport revenue to shorten runway
“The FAA’s decision allows Santa Monica to continue its avowed agenda to make SMO as inhospitable as possible to aviation operators.,”
Nominations open for General Aviation Awards
Deadline is Nov. 30 to nominate a deserving aviator.
Travel back in time with Sporty’s
“Whether you were already flying in the 1960s or joined us much later, this T-shirt and hat are a fun way to start a conversation with other pilots.”
Improper glide path leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper glidepath during a night approach, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
Picture of the Day: Fall reflections
Benjamin Redman submitted this photo and note: “An Aeronca 7DC Champ on PK1500 floats. Morning departure from Winjums Resort on Roberds Lake, Faribault, Minnesota. Pilot Mark Wolter.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
Ask Paul: Can wide deck cylinders be used in my narrow-deck engine?
Would it be an option to install the wide deck version in this airplane or is that a bad idea?
Listening to engine blades to stop disasters
Researchers have developed a monitoring system to detect one of the most common causes of premature blade failure in gas turbine engines.
College wins $1.5 million grant to train aviation mechanics
The ultimate goal is to build a “reliable workforce pipeline of trained and certified aviation maintenance professionals.”